Arms sale to Saudis proposed
The Reagan administration moves to sell Saudi Arabia ground radar stations and 10,000 more anti-tank missiles to bolster an anti Soviet bulwark. Critics warn it risks arming a volatile monarchy and upsetting Israel while Congress weighs three deals. Several sections describe concerns over weapon transfers and motives behind the policy shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Pentagon
Congress
Persian Gulf
Palestine Liberation Organization
Reagan pardons two FBI officials in 1970s break-in case
President Reagan unconditional pardons W Mark Felt and Edward Miller for authorizing secret searches of Weather Underground fugitives in 1972 73. The two men avoid fines and prison, calling the action vindicating and a boost for the intelligence community amid debate over presidential mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
FBI
Reagan
U.S
W. Mark Felt
Edward S. Miller
Bureau
Felt
Miller
U.S. District Court
Weather Underground
America
Notre Dame
George Gipp
Fred Fielding
Justice Department
Tom DeCair
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congressional
The
United
States
Iran
Yonkers
N.Y
Department
White House
William French Smith
NBC
Smith
John Nields
Executive Branch
KRIG
Bea Crawford
Hurt Florist
Betty
N. Grandview
Mide
Sutton Place
Pinocchio’s Pizza
Frumbrussel’s
Lyn Mar Shoes
Santo's
Treasure Trove
Robbie Casey
Insight Interiors
Evergreen Gingham Ltd
Roselle’s Too Barbara's Tall Shop
Double L Gallery & Studio
Diamantrique Baths & Linens Unlimited Arabic Center