British commander dies in Falklands battle Goose Green
The British paratroopers seized Goose Green in the Falklands and captured about 900 Argentine soldiers. Lt. Col. Herbert Jones, commander of the 2nd Battalion Red Devil Parachute Regiment, was killed leading an assault on a machine gun position. Thatcher praised Jones as valiant as fighting continued around Goose Green and Stanley amid escalation in the undeclared war.
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Darwin
Argentina
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Herbert Jones
Jones
Red Devil” Parachute Regiment
Margaret Thatcher
Indonesia
Middle East
Northern Ireland
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Teal Inlet
San Carlos Bay
Tornadoes kill at least 12 in southern Illinois
The Marion area experiences a deadly twister that leaves 12 dead and over 100 injured. Authorities estimate damage between 50 and 100 million dollars as National Guardsmen assist and curfews are enforced. Hundreds are displaced with shelters opened at St Joseph Church.
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Illinois Disaster and Emergency Services
Marion Twister
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Kobler
Support Your Church You Can Send It On Ahead
A church bulletin board note urges generosity with a witty reminder You cant take money with you but you can send it on ahead The message emphasizes eternal savings through giving to the church.
Vietnamese officials name four U S casualties in meeting
In Hanoi a three hour session with nine Vietnam Veterans of America representatives saw officials reveal four American servicemen KIA in the Vietnam War and promise to return more remains later. Ngo Minh said new information included the four names and that the remains would be handed to U S representatives. The DoD said it is looking into the claims and urged caution amid past inaccuracies.
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Vietnam
Ngo Minh
Office
United States
Vietnam Veterans of America
Washington
Department of Defense
Americans split on nuclear freeze if Soviet gains possible
A New York Times CBS News poll shows 72 percent favor stopping new nuclear weapons but 30 percent oppose a freeze that could give the Soviet Union an edge. About 87 percent back a freeze if U S and Soviet forces are equal, with broad confusion over President Reagan's position.
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New York Times-Cbs News
Reagan Administration
United States
Reagan
Reagan and Democrats renew budget battles in 1983 clash
President Reagan accused House Democrats of political games over the budget process after the House rejected his 1983 plan. Senator Dale Bumpers countered that Reagan's tax cut program is an economic nightmare as the nation faces recession and high interest rates. Reagan noted the Senate approved a $784 billion budget while the House stalled, promising a return after a vacation.
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Senate
Terrorist gang robs party and diner on Long Island
A gang of gunmen attacked a Plainview house party and the Sea Crest Diner in Old Westbury, stripping and robbing revelers, wounding two men, raping one woman, and abusing several others. Police arrested three Brooklyn men as prime suspects.
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