Guerrillas kill two Israeli soldiers in ambush near Beirut
Guerrilla squad attacked two Israeli military vehicles with bazookas and small arms on a road south of Bhamdoun, killing two Israeli soldiers and wounding three. The Lebanese National Resistance Front claimed responsibility. Arafat was rumored to be targeted in an assassination bid, with conflicting reports about his location. U.S. Marines arrived in Beirut to replace American troops, while a Fiji UN soldier was killed in a clash with Israeli-backed militiamen. Lebanese President Gemayel defended the U.S.-sponsored troop withdrawal accord and urged Lebanon’s dignity amid regional tensions.
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A Marine’s son finds closure at Vietnam memorial
The narrative follows Donald Koelper a Marine adviser in Vietnam whose life intertwined with his family’s grief. After his father’s death in Saigon and a long era of silence the Memorial Day reflections bring healing. Donald’s mother Lauretta recalls the personal costs and the impact on siblings and the widow Nancy. The family moves forward with the Marine legacy shaping futures as the widow nears her 50th birthday and their son considers a Navy career.
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Soviets Want an Agreement on Intercontinental Missiles
Ambassador Edward Rowny, head of START negotiators, said the Soviet Union appears eager for a pact limiting intercontinental missiles despite stall tactics in the three talks. He spoke to the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Detroit. a copy of his Detroit remarks was released by the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency in Washington.
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China silent on Mongolian expulsion of Chinese
The Chinese government offers no public comment on Mongolia expelling hundreds to thousands of Chinese citizens over two months. About 7,000 Chinese live in Mongolia, many since the 1950s labor migration. Analysts say the scale implies Soviet acquiescence amid normalization talks with Beijing.
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Man Charged With Manslaughter In Illicit Fireworks Blast
Benton Tennessee AP reports owner Dan Lee Webb surrendered to Polk County Jail after an explosion at an illegal fireworks facility killed 11 people including Webb’s mother and brother. The blast shattered a two story barn and sent a 600 foot plume skyward. Webb was not at home. his lawyer says he will not speak to the media.
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Stormy Memorial Day dampens parts of Texas weather
Weather summary notes showers and thunderstorms across Northwest and Southeast Texas before dawn, patchy fog along the coast, and mixed skies from East to South Texas. Temperatures ranged from the upper 50s to low 70s early, with north to northwest winds and a weak cool front approaching.
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UTPB amendment endorsed by Parrish and Texas college group
Parrish and the Texas Community College Association endorsed the amendment dropping the 60 hour requirement. Friends of UTPB push four year status to combat low enrollment. Lewis notes the bill would have passed Sendars Committee and possibly the Legislature, but Gibson’s busy role as Budget and Oversight Subcommittee chair hindered progress.
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Montford Praised For Bill Push At UTPB Watch
Lewis credited Montford with driving a key higher education bill through the Senate and continuing advocacy after passage. He praised Montford for his energy and said the Friends of UTPB remain optimistic about returning with the proposal in two years.
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