Sadat Assassinated During Cairo Military Parade
Egyptian officials report President Anwar Sadat killed by gunmen in army uniforms during a parade in Cairo. Hosni Mubarak and defense minister injured lightly as security forces deny coup plans. U S officials note some foreign diplomats wounded. attack follows decades of Arab-Israeli conflict.
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Sadat era marked by peace push and regional clash
Anwar Sadat’s 11 year rule sees home dissension and Arab criticism over the peace with Israel. He shifted Egypt from the Soviet bloc to the United States, expelling Soviet advisers and facing mass arrests of perceived foes, while clashing with Libya and navigating regional conflicts and defense pacts with Sudan.
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Sadat's death sparks cautious outlook among U S leaders
Senator Charles Percy lauds Sadat's foresight in forging Egypt Israel peace but expects continuity in Egypt policy. Representative Paul Simon warns Sudan Libyan ties may shift, while SIU Carbondale political scientist Judson Jones predicts a powerful impact on the Camp David process and possible Middle East instability without a successor aligned to peace.
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Weather outlook clear and cooler tonight then sunny midweek
The National Weather Service forecasts clear and cooler conditions tonight with a low in the mid 40s. Sunny Wednesday brings a high in the 70s, followed by partly cloudy skies Thursday and Friday. A chance of showers Saturday with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s.
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Reagan plans CIA domestic powers raising civil liberty concerns
A draft presidential order would grant the CIA authority to infiltrate and influence U.S. organizations and conduct covert operations domestically. The document, prepared to replace Carter era limits, awaits House and Senate committee comment amid disputes over legal interpretations and implications for Fourth Amendment rights and existing statutes.
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