Cuba Soviet ties threaten U.S. security in the Caribbean
A State Department study warns Cuba's military modernization and Soviet presence create a substantial regional intervention capability. It cites 3,000 to 4,000 airborne troops, enhanced airlift and sealift, and potential to interdict Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean sea lanes. The report notes Soviet forces and advisers in Cuba may mainly provide symbolic security and guard key facilities while enabling regional influence.
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Arms cutback strains U S ties with Taiwan
Reagan defends ongoing U S commitment to Taipei while cutting arms sales marks a major shift from his 1980 campaign stance. Senator Goldwater calls Taiwan double crossed as experts warn of weakening defense and deteriorating Taiwan China balance.
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Taipei
Taiwan
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Reagan policy shift on Taiwan arms sales sparks debate
AP analysis notes the U S Taiwan arms policy in the U S China communique signals a retreat from earlier aims Aimed at restraining arms sales to Taiwan the plan would keep levels similar to recent years and gradually reduce them The act requires aiding Taiwan’s self defense while critics say the move favors Beijing and freezes Taiwan’s qualitative arsenal whereas China vows peaceful reunification
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Alexander M. Haig Jr
China
Gary Jarmin
American Council For A Free Asia
Washington
Beauticians Barbers 2 Station Shop on Lake Perry Front
Own a 2 station shop in a 3 bedroom Perry lake front ranch home. Located in a small town with an exclusive trade area. Call Les Cary, Licensed Agent, at 1913-233-7447 for details.
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Gas explosion at Osaka area Daicei plant kills four workers
A pocket of gas exploded at Daicei Chemical Industries near Osaka on Saturday after a mixing tank was shut down. Police said four workers died from burns and at least 63 people, including nearby residents, were injured. About 2,000 people were evacuated within a one mile radius as a large blaze burned for hours with 50 fire engines on site.
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Osaka
Soviet Welcomes Woman Astronaut to Space Station
Soviet cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya, the second woman in space, was greeted aboard Salyut 7 by Anatoly Berezovoy and Valentin Lebedev with kisses and banter. The TV broadcast shows Lebedev joking about an apron and kitchen as Savitskaya asks if they will feed her first.
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Anatoly Berezovoy
Valentin Lebedev
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