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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1980
Page
3
The coast guard escorted the 850 refugee laden Red Diamond V to Florida as 14 more boats landed 2,270 Cubans by midnight bringing the 43 day total to 96,980. Fort Chaffee officials report Quiet after Carter's order and new army rules.
The 1980 primaries conclude with more than 1000 delegates up for grabs in nine states. Reagan appears headed for the Republican nomination with Carter close behind in the Democratic race. The piece notes a riot at a Cuban refugee camp and FEMA cautions on use of force.
Former U S attorney general Ramsey Clark called the failed hostage rescue a lawless act and warned future force would be unacceptable as he led an American delegation at an Iran conference called by Ayatollah Khomeini. He hoped to foster dialogue toward hostage release while remaining in Iran after the conference.
Amy Carter raised over 750 dollars for the Washington Chapter of the March of Dimes 23 mile Superwalk, the top amount among 4,415 participants. Her effort shows strong support for charity projects while American political families navigate campaigns and neighborhood ties.
At Fort Chaffee Arkansas a second wave of violence among Cuban refugees continues amid sparse information. About 100000 total Cubans have arrived since late April, with roughly half resettled and about 17500 at Fort Chaffee still awaiting placement. Some refugees helped fight fires during rock throwing and barracks burning while others fled, passing a nearby baseball game as it went on. Officials say processing may take six to eight months or longer, complicating sponsor recruitment for the 15 to 20 percent without family ties in the United States. The lack of information fuels frustration and questions about the speed of official disclosures.
Officials report no fixed time frame for refugee releases at Eglin Air Force Base and Fort Chaffee. Numbers released rose to around 260 daily at Eglin, while Fort Chaffee processes about 450 refugees in a recent day. Authorities cite health and security checks, family matching, and sponsor alignment as key steps. Local tension grows as residents fear violence and camps expand communications with Spanish language efforts.
Severe storms packing tornadoes hail and heavy rain ripped through Indiana Iowa and Ohio killing at least one person injuring 32 and prompting curfews in Cincinnati suburbs. In Lagoda Indiana a mobile home was destroyed killing Twailia G. Emery and injuring her son Clint Harrison as power outages and damaged roofs affected multiple counties. Utility crews worked to restore electricity for thousands while a Lebanon Indiana radio station lost half its tower during a tornado warning.
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