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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1983

Page

3

Hunger remarks spark Democratic attack on Meese comments

Democrats seized on White House adviser Edwin Meese questioning hunger in America. Mondale, campaigning in Mobile, added a Salvation Army soup kitchen tour. Critics cited Meese remarks as evidence of hunger, while Meese and aides argued data show high food assistance spending and urged waiting for a government hunger study.

Washington White House Edwin Meese America Walter F. Mondale Mobile Ala Salvation Army Meese M. Meese Paterson Catherine Rowe Eva N.J Larry Speakes Speakes Richard Fulton Nashville, Tenn National Conference of Mayors United States James Thompson Illinois National Governors Association Reagan

Congress Faces Waning Public Support for Lebanon Troops

Congress members report falling backing for the Marines in Lebanon amid rising casualties and clashes. Officials discuss safety plans, including possibly halving the Beirut contingent and shifting Marines offshore, while emphasizing loyalty to the Lebanese government and honoring the War Powers Act deadline.

Congress Lebanon Washington Barbara Mikulski D.a House State Defense Department Lawrence Eagleburger Thomas P. O’neill D-Mass Kenneth Dam Beirut

Ford calls for Beirut pullout if Lebanese factions fail

Former President Gerald R Ford urged in a CNN interview that the United States withdraw Marines from Beirut if Lebanese leaders fail to establish a viable government within a reasonable time. He backed tax revenue increases to address deficits and suggested extending Reagan's defense program. He also said a Reagan reelection bid would be closer than some expect.

Amin Gemayel U.S Washington Gerald R. ‘Ford United States Beirut Lebanon Ford Martin S. Feldstein Reagan Council of Economic Advisers White House

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