Libyan capital reels after night raid by 83 US warplanes
Libya condemns the nighttime bombing near Tripoli and Benghazi in which bursts of anti aircraft fire and a harbor flash were reported. Khadafy survival unconfirmed. officials say several downtown buildings were hit while foreign leaders react with mixed support and opposition.
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Libya
Moammar Khadafy
Benghazi
Tripei
Reagan
Berlin
Khadafy
Ments
Mediterranean
Caspar Weinberger
Washington
Tripoli Bombing Ruins Neighborhood Killings Feared
In Tripoli a dawn US bombing left many buildings destroyed and residents in shock. An elderly man was found dead. 60 to 100 people were treated for injuries, many superficial. A Greek doctor and Taher Gubbin denounced the attack, recalling their families and cries.
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Tripoli
Libya
bin Ashur
Fathi Benghazi
Central Hospital
Benghazi
Central Security Organization
Bijry Tanaka
Taher Gubbin
Fatah University
Georgetown University
Gubbia
Libyan motor launch fires on U S facility at Lampedusa
Libyan motor launch fired today at a U S telecommunications facility on Lampedusa island. Premier Craxi aide called the incident very small and said the launch was four miles from shore with no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Libyan radio claimed retaliation for U S bombing, but the island remains a small Pelagic island near Malta with about 3 000 residents.
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Rome
Lampedusa
Mediterranean
Bettino Crax
Antonio Ghirell
Libya
Cyprus
London
Malta
Outside Tonight Weather Update Covers Rain and Snow
The forecast calls for occasional rain and colder air with a mix of possible snow late. Lows in the mid 30s and a high near the mid 40s are expected. A note about luncheon specials appears on page A-3 alongside the weather.
Reaction here Mostly cheers and many fears
Debbi Courtright quotes area residents about supporting the U S attack on Libya amid fears of future consequences Some residents defend Reagan actions while others fear retaliation and draft impact Several shoppers and locals in Elyria North Olmsted Vermilion and nearby towns express mixed views on whether the strike was necessary and whether the response was timely or overly aggressive
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Reagan
Khadafy
Kory Korzan
Elyna
Korzan
Jim
Mary Lou Crevier
Vermilion
Ann White
Vermulson
Rowe Wiggins
North Olmsted
Diane Porter
Lyri
Vietnam
OC students march against Contra aid
Oberlin College students march behind a coffin to protest U S funding of the Contras in Nicaragua. About 70 protesters urge lawmakers to vote against aid as a House vote on more assistance looms.
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Tappan Square
Nicaragua
Oberlin
US House of Representatives
Nicara
Jennifer Collins
Graham Hettlinger
Reagans
Congress
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