World leaders condemn Beirut bombings seek Lebanon stay
Leaders including Pope John Paul II and Italian Premier Mauroy demand continued French and multinational force presence in Lebanon after Sunday attacks that killed many American and French troops. Nations warn against withdrawal while Pravda portrays U S actions as expanding in Lebanese fighting.
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Reagan cuts golf weekend as hostage drama unfolds
President Reagan hurried home from Augusta after a gunman seized five hostages at the golf club, ending a rare weekend of golf with George Shultz Donald Regan and Nicholas Brady. In Beirut a terrorist attack also claimed lives as the president convened security discussions aboard Air Force One and in the White House situation room.
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Iowa leaders react to Beirut bombing and U S role shift
Iowa politicians react to the Beirut Marine bombing with shock and debate over U S policy in Lebanon. Gov. Branstad urges unity with Reagan policies, while Hart calls for ending military presence and Harkin warns against withdrawal without clear objectives. Grassley and Jepsen urge careful appraisal of missions.
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Lebanon
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Kissinger warns of continued casualties in Lebanon crisis
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger urged a coordinated international effort to stabilize Lebanon and warned that without changing the balance of power U S forces will keep suffering casualties. He favored a stronger American presence only if Beirut’s government is strengthened.
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