Reagan extends F-16 suspensions to Israel
President Reagan with allies and advisers extends the suspension of F-16 fighter-bomber deliveries to Israel. Haig announced the move amid rising Middle East violence, noting the decision has backing from Reagan's advisers and congressional leaders. The action covers six F-16s at Pease AFB and does not affect other armaments.
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12 Busted in Huge Pot Haul at Sea
The Coast Guard arrested 12 Cuban crew members of the shrimp boat Lucky Louise after they attempted to burn and scuttle the vessel to hide up to 600 bales of marijuana valued at about 10 million dollars. The ship bore false registry details and was tied to Colombia and Key West.
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Chicago approves three new taxes to bailout transit
Chicago officials backed Mayor Byrne's plan to raise 2 percent city sales tax, a 5 cent cigarette tax, and 4% professional services tax to fund mass transit. The move aims to generate about 213 million yearly while a state subsidy remains sought to roll back taxes. A 13 member CTA oversight board was approved, with mayoral control, alongside a $20 million city loan to cover next payroll.
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Paris to New York Nonstop Flight Opens 1930 Route
The first nonstop Paris to New York flight began on September 2 1930 marking a milestone in transatlantic air travel. In 1945 the international committee of chief prosecutors indicted 24 top German leaders as major war criminals.
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