Victory seen as textbook Falklands operation
London based analysts hail Britain's Falklands campaign as a textbook operation blending classic tactics, advanced weaponry, and bold marches. The San Carlos invasion, Goose Green, and Mount Kent victories, aided by night fighting tech and surprise, shaped a swift result despite harsh weather and long distance.
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Falklands War Ends as Argentina Surrenders to British
The Argentine garrison surrendered in Port Stanley after a 74 day war. Major General Mario Menendez capitulated at 9 tonight with all Argentine forces and impediments in East and West Falkland. British troops prepared for return to Argentina and munitions were to be gathered.
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Thatcher joins cheering crowd after Falklands announcement
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher spurred jubilant scenes outside 10 Downing Street and in Parliament as she announced progress on Falkland Islands talks. She joined supporters in singing Rule Britannia and God Save the Queen, praising united effort and Great Britain’s resurgence.
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Israelis Demand PLO Surrender as Lebanon Action Rises
Israeli Chief of Staff Rafael Kitan declares the PLO on its knees, says its infrastructure is destroyed, while Begin presses Washington for a peacekeeping role. Habib meets Sarkis in Beirut amid a siege that has trapped thousands of guerrillas. Arafat denial follows claims he hid in an embassy.
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Syria
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Amtrak derailment kills 1 and injures 150 near Emerson Iowa
An Amtrak Superliner on the Chicago to San Francisco route jumped the tracks in rain swollen Mills County Iowa. One passenger died and about 150 were injured as up to 500 rescue workers formed a human chain to evacuate travelers from the submerged cars.
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Senate panel OKs food stamp workfare plan in 1983
The Senate Agriculture Committee endorsed mandatory nationwide workfare and a seven month cutoff for food stamp recipients who do not secure work or prove inability. If adopted, about four million people could be forced to work for stamps pending full approval by Congress.
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