Plot to kill U.S. envoy Habib uncovered in Beirut
UPI reports Lebanese security sources uncovered a Libyan plot to assassinate U.S. envoy Philip Habib during a Beirut stop on his Mideast tour. Security would be increased for his next Lebanon visit, likely next week, amid broader tensions and a threatened U.S. embassy presence.
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Reagan orders protection for top aides threats loom
President Reagan said he ordered protection for his top aides amid reports of a Libyan trained hit squad in the United States. Officials say five terrorists may be here on a mission to kill Reagan and senior aides, though confirmation is lacking and FBI comments are cautious.
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White House Asks Media For Restraint On Reagan Security
The White House urged major news organizations to exercise restraint in covering presidential security measures. Top aides invited editors and publishers to discuss coverage of actions taken after reports that Libyan trained terrorists might have been sent to kill Reagan and other senior U.S. officials.
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