Nancy Reagan helps lift Heart Fund for Korean children
Two Korean children travel to the United States for free heart surgery, aboard Air Force One, as Nancy Reagan supports the Gift of Life program. The effort, run by Manhasset Rotary Club and Harriet Hodges, brings 198 children to St. Francis Hospital for open heart operations with hospital staff and nuns aiding families.
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Roslyn
N.Y
United States
Air Force One
Nancy Reagan
Lee Kil Woo
Ahn Gi Sook
Long Island
St. Francis Hospital
Zino
Korea
Harriet Hodges
Anh
St. Francis
Reagan Defends Asia Trip as anti Communism Gains Ground
President Reagan concluded a week long Asia tour claiming progress in advancing freedom and placing communism on the defensive. National security adviser McFarlane and Secretary of State Shultz called the trip a great success, though the 15 point communiqué clarified little on the outcomes and skirted human rights issues.
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Washington Post
Seoul
South Korea
Reagan
Asia
Robert McFarlane
McFarlane
George Shultz
Japan
Chun Doo Hwan
U.S
Shultz
CIA chief buys stock in agency tied firms
William Casey, new head of the CIA, acquired stock in companies doing business with the agency. CIA documents show holdings dating to his 1981 start, with both classified and unclassified contracts. Ethics reviews found no conflicts. company names and amounts are redacted. Senate and House panels have questioned his compliance with prior procedures.
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CIA
Gazette Wire Services
Washington
William Casey
Agency
Casey
Senate
House
Adm
Stansfield Turner
George
Chuckle Quote on Finding Lost Items by Replacement
A humorous aphorism notes the best way to recover a lost item is to buy a near copy of it. The quip suggests substitution over search and reflects lighthearted retail wit.
U S Warns Syria Of Retaliation Over Lebanon Attacks
Reagan aide Robert McFarlane warned Syria that the United States would respond if its gunners continue attacking U S aircraft over Lebanon. He cited Grenada to show U S resolve and urged Damascus to take a sober view of U S commitment. Arafat note follows.
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Gazette Wire Services Washington
Syria
United States
U.S
Lebanon
Grenada
McFarlane
Damascus
Man jailed after emerald turns to dust in failed cut
Galen Shawver, facing debt and a creditor's suit, refused to surrender an uncut gem he believed could be a 112-carat emerald. He attempted to cut it himself to pay debts, destroying the rock into slivers and was jailed for civil contempt. now in Dare County Jail in Manteo, awaiting further action.
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Galen Shawver
Easy Street
Shawver
Outer Banks Construction Company
Dare County
Manteo
Asheville
Dreena Birdsall
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