Begin visits Beaufort Castle as Israeli offensive continues
Vice President Bush met officials in Washington amid debate over possible U S sanctions to push Israel from Lebanese areas. Philip Habib arrived in Jerusalem to curb fighting as Prime Minister Begin and Defense Minister Sharon praised the Beaufort Castle capture in a pre-dawn assault near the border. The battle described as one of Israel’s greatest military operations.
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Israeli offensive escalates in Lebanon amid UN call for withdrawal
Israeli forces breach into southern Lebanon facing 30 to 50 Palestinian defenders in fort tunnels. UN Security Council urges immediate withdrawal. Syria reportedly sends armored division as air and ground clashes injure 59 and provoke mutual losses including downed aircraft.
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Welfare reporting rules spark funding and privacy concerns
Iowa considers waiving monthly reporting rules for ADC recipients to cut paperwork costs, with about 10 000 of 33 000 families affected starting Sept. 1. The plan would require monthly reports from some income earners and from others with refugees or free medical care, drawing criticism over data handling and unnecessary overlaps with food stamps.
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Falklands clashes raise death toll and battlefield gains
British and Argentine forces clash near Stanley with 60 Argentine fatalities reported by press sources and British advances on surrounding heights. A Gazelle helicopter crash killed four, while five Argentine prisoners died in related incidents. details remain unconfirmed.
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