Army takes delivery of Bradley Fighting Vehicle at Fort Benning
At Fort Benning Georgia the Army to accept the first two production_line Bradley Fighting Vehicle models in a ceremony with live ammunition demonstrations. Named for General Omar N Bradley the hybrid personnel carrier tank features a fully functioning turret and a 25 millimeter gun. The Army plans to buy 6882 Bradleys by 1988 in a project budgeted up to 13 billion dollars with FMC Corp as prime contractor.
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Reagan plans new Israeli arms sale to Israel
The Reagan administration notified Congress of plans to sell Israel 75 F 16 fighters for over 2.5 billion dollars in the largest such sale in over four years. The move followed talks between Ariel Sharon and Caspar Weinberger and amid U S objections to weapons deliveries to Jordan. A Senate resolution urged delaying arms to Jordan unless peace negotiations with Israel advance. A formal strategic cooperation pact between the United States and Israel would stay suspended for now.
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Donations to colleges hit record level in 1980 81
American colleges and universities drew a record 4.23 billion dollars in voluntary donations for 1980 81 led by Harvard University. Alumni and non alumni supplied most gifts with 1.049 and 1.007 billion dollars respectively. Foundations and corporations also contributed sizable sums amid economic concerns.
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