Haig says Libyans on targeted mission in Gulf clash
Secretary of State Haig said tapes show Libyan pilots were on a targeted mission when they attacked U S jets in the Mediterranean and the ensuing dogfight near the Gulf of Sidra. He suggested the action was premeditated and tied to testing U S resolve.
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Arafat Calls for New Initiative on Palestinian State
PLO leader Yasser Arafat urged a fresh diplomatic effort to solve the Palestinian question, saying the Camp David approach has failed. He asserted the PLO crossed the bridge to acceptance with Reagan and pressed for a Palestinian state, UN role in interim governance, and recognition of Palestinian rights. He claimed Israel failed twice to destroy Palestinians in southern Lebanon and noted European interest but lack of capacity to deliver.
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Reagan to push AWACS sale to Saudi Arabia
President Reagan moves to notify Congress of plans to sell Airborne Warning and Control System planes to Saudi Arabia. Haig says the goal is a strategic U.S. position lift, despite Israel’s opposition and congressional doubt. The process begins Sept 9 with a 20 day informal period and 30 day review. Israel warns the Saudi system could threaten its security.
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Hinckley Indicted Under Federal Juvenile Law Up to 26
Grand jury charges James Hinckley with attempted assassination of the president and assault on a federal officer. Indictment covers related shootings of Brady and Delahanty, with possible life sentence if convicted. Presidents, agents, and four victims named. incident occurred March 30 at 2:25 pm after a Hilton event.
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Self defense firing in Libyan coast air drill prompts debate
U S naval officials described a dog fight between American fighter pilots and unmanned drones during a war game off Libyan waters. The area spanned about 100 miles, with portions over contested Libyan claims and support for freedom of navigation.
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OARC honors J Stanley Coyne with rose gift and center name
The OARC event at 600 Wilbur Ave named the J Stanley Coyne Center and presented a commemorative plaque to J Stanley Coyne. A 25 foot high redwood rose sculpture by Buck Warren was unveiled for Pasadena's Rose Bowl. Mayors and officials from Pasadena attended amid mixed reactions while Coyne and others enjoyed the ceremony.
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