U S Envoy John Gunther Dean Escapes Beirut Shooting
U S Ambassador John Gunther Dean was targeted as his motorcade moved from Christian East Beirut to Moslem West Beirut across the Green Line. A shot struck an escort car tire but Dean escaped unharmed after the attempted attack, with police saying the hit may not have been aimed directly at him. Dean, 55, has faced previous assassination attempts in Beirut, a longtime danger zone for American diplomats.
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New Books at the Ottawa Library Featured
The Ottawa Library lists Best Evidence by David Lifton detailing a long investigation into the Kennedy assassination and alleged government falsification of evidence. Gene Wolf's Book of Days collects 18 holiday tied stories by a Nebula Award winner. The Competitive Edge by Col. James Anderson outlines a year round West Point inspired conditioning program for 35 sports. A Crime Story by Jay Robert Nash follows Jack Journey as he investigates a governor-elect son’s murder amid more killings. The Biggest Company on Earth by Sonny Kleinfield analyzes AT T assets, operations, and power.
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Dole Tests Waters In Car Import Impasse
Sen. Bob Dole says Japan is open to voluntary limits on auto imports to the United States, warning that failure to resolve the issue could push Congress to consider mandatory quotas. He spoke after meeting Japanese Ambassador Okawara while recovering at Walter Reed. The hearings addressed a 1.6 million car quota for Japan over three years.
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