Abdallah Given Life Term for 1982 Diplomat Killings
French special terrorist court sentenced Lebanese suspect Georges Ibrahim Abdallah to life in prison for complicity in the killings of two diplomats and the attempted murder of a third. The court rejected a 10 year plea and ordered damages to the U.S. and Israeli families, with symbolic payouts to the United States and the Strasbourg survivor.
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Abdallah
Paris
Georges Ibrahim Abdallah
France
United States
Farl
Maurice Colomb
Sharon Ray
U.S
Robert Q. Homme
Strasbourg
Charles R. Ray
Yacov Barsimantou
Homme
Jacques Verges
Verges
Reagan outlines evolving White House shake up plan
President Reagan, angry about the mismanagement cited in the Tower Commission report, led a weekend round of meetings to shape a counterattack. Steps include ousting Don Regan, naming Howard Baker as chief of staff, pledging cooperation with investigations, and planning a Wednesday national address to restore public approval. Marlin Fitzwater said Reagan is determined to reset the administration.
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Washington
Reagan
White House
Tower Commission
Donald Regan
Howard Baker
Nancy Reagan
Ins
Marlin Fitzwater
Fitzwater
Gates Faces Senate Vote Struggles Over Iran Affair
Senate GOP Leader Dole canvasses support for CLA director nominee Robert M. Gates amid questions tied to the Iran-Contra affair. Dole briefed Reagan. Leahy says Gates could face deep trouble as delays mount and senators feel misled by the administration.
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Washington — Senate
Bob Dole
CLA
Robert M. Gates
Gates
Kansas
CIA
Reagan
William Casey
Casey
Dole
Senate
White House
Intelligence Committee
Patrick Leahy
D-Vi
Leahy
Vermont
Iran
Reagan taps Baker to replace Regan as chief of staff
President Reagan announces former Senate majority leader Howard Baker will replace Donald Regan as chief of staff. Baker pledged to bring instant credibility, with Reagan and Nancy expressing elation. Regan resigned after Tower Commission findings and amid White House turmoil, as Baker accepts the role and rules out 1988 presidential run.
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Washington
Reagan
Howard Baker
Donald T
Regan
White House
Tower Commission
Iran
Baker
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
Tower
Senate
Bob Dole
Kansas
Congress
Reagan White House
Nancy Reagan
United States
Washington Post
Heagan
Hoge
Wall Street
Treasury
James Baker III
Elaine Crispen
Reagans
Joy
Tower Board
CIA
Ronald Reagan
U.S
Paul Laxalt
Transportation
Drew Lewis
Evening Wet Windy Mews Circulation Details
A brief notice lists contact lines for circulation services with telephone numbers 470-2266 and 470-0050. The short item implies operational details for the evening edition and distribution, highlighting two key lines for reader inquiries.
Orlov Says Battle Must Go On At Ithaca Forum
Soviet dissident Yuri Orlov told about 350 at an Amnesty International event in Ithaca that human rights abuses in the Soviet Union persist despite reform. He cited censorship, forced signings, and restrictions on criticizing policy, urging nonviolent pressure and international attention to uphold rights.
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Orlov
Ithaca
Yuri F. Orlov
Amnesty International
Soviet Union
Sig
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Willard Hotel
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Nicholas Danioff
Genadi Zak- Barov
Sever Union
Cornell University
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