Refugees pour into Indiantown Gap base fast
Cuban refugees arrive at Indiantown Gap Army base in Pennsylvania at a rapid pace. Maj. Ernest Mosby says the base could reach capacity of 20,000 by the weekend as up to 4000 more refugees are expected daily. Each plane carries 180 to 375 people and processing strains the center. If capacity is hit, admissions will be halted and overflow sent to Camp McCoy in Wisconsin.
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Afghanistan rarely seen in Soviet coverage despite casualties
Western observers note 6000-plus Soviet casualties in Afghanistan since December, yet Soviet media shows few details. Citizens see medals for domestic acts but none for combat valor, while officials claim the troops are in Afghanistan to aid a government and are keeping the conflict distant from daily life.
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