Reagan vows noncombat Lebanon role after Beirut attack
President Reagan pledges no change to peacekeeping Marines in Lebanon and rejects a combat mission. He says the United States will pursue those responsible for the Beirut blast and notes potential links to past attacks. The toll rises to 191 U S Marines with French casualties and Dover shipments planned.
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Iowan Killed in Terrorist Bombing at Marine Compound
AP reports one Iowa serviceman Gunnery Sgt. Edward E. Kimm 33 of Atlantic was killed and another wounded when a truck bomb struck a Marine compound, killing 191 Americans and injuring 75. Iowa officials noted about 20 Iowans among 1600 troops near Lebanon as Gov Branstad ordered flags at half mast.
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Marines Near Grenada Could Aid Evacuation
In Barbados about 50 U.S. Marines arrived and may assist in evacuating Americans from Grenada after the killing of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop. Helicopters carried the troops from a Navy transport plane. spokesperson Michael Morgan cited safety and departure options.
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Chuckle Posse Bites Back at The Check Splitters
A humorous quip about mutual talking during a date or outing where one party covers the cost. The line notes the ability to keep talking as the other person picks up the check, framed as playful banter about social Etiquette.
Savitch Dies In Car Crash In New Hope
NBC anchor Jessica Savitch and New York Post executive Martin Fischbein died when their car left a rain slick road and overturned in the Delaware Canal in New Hope Pennsylvania. Coroner said both bodies were recovered from the overturned vehicle in the canal around 1 a.m. Autopsies were planned.
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