Intelligence official Gates named to replace CIA deputy chief
President Reagan selects Robert M. Gates a career intelligence officer to succeed John N. McMahon who resigned for personal reasons after 34 years of service. Gates will become the CIA deputy director for intelligence with prior NSC experience and a focus on Soviet and Eastern European affairs.
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Federation For American- Afghan Action
Afghanistan
the Post
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Central Intelligence Agency
National Security Council
Georgetown University
Airline checks debated by NASA probe panel
Pan American urged NASA to increase shuttle inspections and a maintenance study. agency and contractors call it a flawed method as a presidential commission learns of the recommendation during the Challenger probe. Reagan seeks Ireland aid under new act tying Northern Ireland and Republic funding. An American Airlines DC-10 skirted a smaller plane near Salem Michigan. Bhagwan Rajneesh arrested in Crete and to be expelled. An Oslo avalanche injures eight soldiers.
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Reagan defends Star Wars budget on Capitol Hill
Air Force Lt. Gen. James Abrahamson told the House subcommittee that past cuts have harmed SDI research and forced major program changes. He warned that further cuts could delay completion and raise total costs while Congress weighs the budget for fiscal year 1986 and beyond. Senator Sam Nunn signaled close scrutiny of the Star Wars program amid ongoing debates over defense priorities.
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