Puerto Rico leaders oppose Reagan Caribbean plan
Puerto Rico officials led by Governor Carls Romero Barcelo warned the Reagan Caribbean Basin initiative could bypass the island and hurt its economy. They fear trade concessions and incentives aimed at independent Caribbean states may draw investment away from Puerto Rico, a U.S. commonwealth seeking statehood, as Haig and Brock signals push toward regional tax breaks and incentives.
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Carls Romero Barcelo
Reagan
Washington
Caribbean
U.S
Associated Press
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Alexander M. Haig Jr
William Brock
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Governor’s tariff plan stirs Puerto Rican rum debate
The governor and his officials oppose a proposal to remove the tariff on foreign rum. Puerto Rican rum currently earns about $250 million annually for the island, comprising nearly 20 percent of its $14 billion budget, highlighting the potential fiscal impact amid the U.S. market.
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Dozier Delivers Prayer After Kidnapping Ordeal
U S Brig Gen James L Dozier joined a Protestant service at the Verona NATO base with his wife and daughter after 42 days in Red Brigades captivity. Italian police reported progress in the inquiry, arresting suspects connected to his abduction and asking Dozier to recount details of his time in captivity for debriefing.
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Italy
U.S
James L. Dozier
Red Brigades
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Robert E. Bendick
Florence
Luigi Gastadello
Padua
Rome
Nicola Simone
Massimiliano Corsi
People’s Prison
Jack Barham
Barham
Guido Papalia
Verona
Judith
Cheryl
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Frankfurt
West Germany
Bendick
NATO
Boston Harbor Crash Tests Air Safety Readiness
A World Airways DC-10 with 198 aboard skidded along Logan Airport runway and sank into Boston Harbor during a night landing. Two missing, others rescued with no major injuries. Experts warn the near ditching exposes gaps in the U.S. air travel safety net and readiness of crews for water landings near coastal airports.
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Boston Harbor
Logan International Airport
Wayne Williams
Air Force
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Williams
James King
National Transportation Safety
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U.S
King
NTSB
FAA
David Stamey
Airline Passengers Association
Boston
Logan International
Florida gambling groups report progress toward ballot
Florida supporters say they have collected about 100,000 signatures toward a November vote on casino gambling and a state lottery, about a third of the required 300,000 by August. A series of six rallies, starting in Hollywood, aims to build momentum for the measures amid a statewide drive.
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Florida
Hollywood Lakes Country Club
Jack Desdourian
Desdourian
Free Hearing Test Day For Senior Citizens In Frederick
A Beltone Hearing Aid Service Center will visit Dr. Snow's office at 238 N Market St Frederick Md Tuesday from 1 00 to 3 00 pm offering free electronic hearing tests and on the spot service. Free home appointments available by calling 64 9199.
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Frederick- Hagerstown
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