Beirut Bombing Triggers Shoot to Kill Orders for Marines
In Beirut U S Marines receive orders to man sandbagged bunkers and shoot to kill anyone near the camp after a suspected explosive truck threat surrounding the airfield. The toll from the bomb blast at the Marine command post rises to 216 with 197 bodies processed in Frankfurt before onward to Dover.
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Residents of Atlantic mourn Marine Kimm in Beirut blast
Relatives of Edward Kimm and neighbors in Atlantic Iowa react with hurt and anger after the Beirut bombing that killed him. They question U.S. objectives, reflect on his service, and honor his family as they cope with a second son lost to combat. Kimm, 33, was the only Iowa casualty in the attack. his brother also served in Vietnam.
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Clarence couple learns Marine son safe after Beirut blast
Clarence residents Jeffrey A. Kahl 21, Marine corporal, was stationed in Beirut when a compound explosion occurred. His parents Richard and Audrey received a call at 7 40 a m Tuesday confirming he was safe and would write when able.
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Tearful commandant awards Purple Hearts in Beirut
General Paul Kelley awarded 18 Purple Hearts to Marines wounded in the Beirut bombing, with 16 at Wiesbaden and two at Frankfurt Army hospital. He described a wounded Marine who pressed a hand written note reading Semper Fi as he died or faced critical condition, while a ninth Marine later died. The attack killed at least 216 Americans and wounded 70 at the Beirut airport. The commandant noted a tearful exchange as reporters observed, with the wounded Marine unable to speak due to tubes but signaling through a written message.
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Harkin urges congressional probe into Beirut Marine security
Rep. Tom Harkin says Congress should investigate why U S Marines were exposed to the Beirut truck bombing that killed at least 216 Americans. He threatens resignation calls for Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger if found responsible and favors a non military House panel.
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Flags at half staff through Oct 31 in remembrance
Federal guidelines held by GSA dictate flags be flown at half staff through Oct 31 in memory of Marines killed by a terrorist truck bombing. Cedar Rapids officials said to follow the federal schedule with full staff resuming Nov 1. The state adheres to the same order.
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