Exiled PLO fighter Abu Amal reflects on Beirut exodus
Abu Amal, a veteran in Yasser Arafat’s Fatah, heads into a sixth exile in 15 years as PLO fighters depart Beirut after 77 days of conflict. He recalls decades of displacement from Gaza to Libya to Jordan and Syria, vowing to fight if time remains. He leaves behind a family split by war, with eight children and two wives, one now in Syria.
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Abu Amal
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Egypt
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Gaza Strip
Shatila
Beirut relieved as PLO exits
Beiruts Christian eastern sector reacts with tears and relief as the first group of Palestinian guerrillas leaves west Beirut. Residents gather around radios. some celebratory women dispersed by militiamen. Habib urges reflection as PLO evacuation proceeds and civilians hope Israelis and Syrians depart.
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Beirut
Lebanon
West Beirut
Reagan signals cautious optimism on PLO withdrawal
President Reagan gave a thumbs up as reporters asked about the Palestine Liberation Organization withdrawal from west Beirut. Aides said the operation was proceeding as planned and Habib’s cables indicated smooth progress.
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Achrafieh
Carlos Berberian
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Beirut
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Cyprus
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Naval Air Station
Calif
Upi
Reagan
Palestine Liberation Organization
California
Santa Barbara
William Clark
James Baker
Phoenix
Ariz
Larry Speakes
U.S
Philip
Farm economics and passions drive stubborn family farming
The article surveys farmers like Burrer Trammell and Barrer facing high interest rates and equipment costs, export barriers, and weather risks. It notes credit options from the Production Credit Association, past loan performance concerns, and optimistic tolerance as spouses and farmers stay in farming despite financial pressures.
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Barrer
United States
Soviet Union
Burrer
Trammell
Production Credit Association
Baker
Long
Return of Vietnam era veterans shapes Cleveland youth trends
The region sees a mixed impact from Vietnam War veterans returning, with a drop in ages 15 to 24 counts by 1980 and a 53 000 young adults loss plus 41 000 teens. Population growth slows, births drop, and job competition eases as 10 to 19 year olds near parity with the prior cohort.
Mugabe claims clash with South African troops inside Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Prime Minister Robert Mugabe said three white South African soldiers were killed in a clash 18 miles inside Zimbabwe near Sengwe on the borders with South Africa and Mozambique. He accused Pretoria of planning invasion and sabotage and presented seized weapons and foreign diplomats as evidence of South Africa’s aggression.
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Zimbabwe
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Mozambique
China
Soviet Union
Romania
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Australia
United States
Ireland
Samora Machel
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