One third of MX fleet inoperative report says
The report cites weak contractor checks and rapid Northrop work creating quality gaps as the MX Peacekeeper program advanced. The Washington Post says the Air Force suspended all MX flight tests while questions on missile accuracy are resolved. Br. Gen. May confirms changes. Col. Oborn defends searcher system. Northrop's Cantafio cites quality issues and backlog reductions.
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Tony Canfafio
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Jury to Decide Sentence in Marine Spy Case
Convicted Marine spy Lonetree faces sentencing after a long court martial. Defense contends coerced confessions and deception by naval investigators tainted the case while prosecutors say the spy acted to aid the Soviet cause. Jurors heard 32 witnesses in seven days. Lonetree was then remanded to the Quantico brig in Virginia.
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Moscow
Sanni
Sasha
KGB
Aleksei Yefimov
Limetree
Naval
Kunstler
Secret U.S. Army Aided Latin Nations, Tehran Plans Revealed
Time magazine says a covert U.S. Army unit grew to 283 personnel by 1980 and was to back a second hostage rescue in Tehran codenamed Honey Badger but failed due to weak intelligence. The report cites failed or unexecuted missions, including support to Nicaragua and a proposed Iraq tank swap, with morale and capability described as in shambles.
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Time
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Tame
ISA
Iraq
Al Gore Jr. Journey From Reporter to Presidential Hopeful
The piece traces Al Gore Jr. from a Tennessee Tennessean reporter on the Nashville city desk to a U.S. Congress candidate and leading Democratic figure. It notes his wartime era stance, his father Gore Sr.’s political path, and Gore’s early exposure to politics through family, education, and public service. It highlights his reporting background shaping his information seeking and leadership style.
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Harvard College
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Gore Sr
Gore Jr
Cambridge
Mass
Canada
Carthagetown
Pauline
Gore and Dukakis Spar in Second Democratic Iowa Debate
Gore attacked Dukakis for lacking specifics on agriculture and economic policy at the Iowa State Fair debate. Dukakis touted rural development but faced sharp questions about a diverse economy and partnership plans. Other candidates included Babbitt Biden Gephardt Jackson Schroeder, not invited.
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Dukakis
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Arizona
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Delaware
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Missouri
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Illinois
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Chicago
Colorado
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Des Moines Register
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Houston
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