French jets hit Shiite guerrilla camps in Bekaa Valley
French airstrikes pounded camps and a hotel in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley killing at least 39 and wounding 150, in retaliation for attacks on French US and Israeli troops. The raids followed Israeli bombardment of the area and amid cross border tensions involving Yasser Arafat and PLO forces.
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Washington
United States
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Mideast
Negotiators drop funds for nerve gas program
Congressional negotiators backed a defense bill of over 250 billion while deleting 124.4 million earmarked for nerve gas production. CIA funding of 24 million for operations against Nicaragua was included. The panel met behind closed doors with little debate.
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International Monetary Fund
Telephone operators oppose speed up amid public service risks
Midwest operators face pressure to speed work, unions warn could affect service and operator stability. An official cites calls to finish a call in 10 seconds as an example, though a Northwestern Bell spokesman disputes the number. District 7 CWA in Omaha adopted a resolution after Milwaukee convention discussions.
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Communications Workers of America
Northwestern Bell
Milwaukee
District 7 Cwa
Omaha
Protests greet Greyhound as limited service resumes
Protests greet Greyhound as non union drivers run limited service across 27 states. Police report 100 plus arrests and several injuries while violence erupts in San Francisco and Seattle. Union accuses company of trying to break the strike and calls for a nationwide boycott.
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Afl-Cio
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Pennsylvania
Michael O’connor
Phoenix
Ariz
America
Boston
Americruiser
Peter Woloschuk
Marine deaths misclassified as accidental in Beirut bombing
The Marine Corps says about 30 Beirut attack casualties were listed as accidental on death certificates, later corrected to death-non-battle in most cases. Senator Percy criticized the mislabeling, noting President Reagan’s remarks on heroic sacrifice.
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Jay Farrar
Beirut
Charles Percy
Ill
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Illinois
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Wilmette
John A. Phillips
Farrar
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Chuckle Inflation Turns Nest Egg To Chicken Feed
A humorous item notes that inflation erodes investment value, likening a nest egg to chicken feed. The quip underscores the daily impact of rising prices on personal savings in a witty, period-voice tone.
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