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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1982
Page
1
Britain says bombers and jet fighters attacked Port Stanley airport on the Falkland Islands as war raged. Argentina claimed two planes were shot down, which Britain denies, while analysts foresee a possible ground assault.
Briefing from page A-2 notes high clouds and possible showers as British Harrier aircraft attacked Port Stanley airstrip during incursions. Reports say two jets were shot down in the second attack with no confirmation on a captured pilot. Reagan, en route to Knoxville for the World's Fair, said the military move was a surprise. Britain seeks U.S. help while Argentina imposes sanctions and defends its sovereignty with anti-aircraft fire.
Reports claim Soviet electronic gear from Cuba was sent to Argentina to bolster forces against Britain in the Falklands crisis. Haig disclosed at a Capitol Hill meeting that Cuba and Moscow offered broader military support via Havana, while the State Department denied the intelligence findings.
Knoxville prepares for the 1982 World’s Fair with an expected 70 to 100 thousand visitors. Police plan to delay permits to avoid clashes with protests over nuclear arms poverty and pollution. Reagan will speak at Court of Flags and broadcast from the US pavilion. Exhibits from France Mexico and the Philippines go up as Sunsphere towers over energy themed displays.
Four leftist hijackers released 15 hostages and flew toward Cebu aboard a government plane. Civilians including seven Americans ran across the tarmac amid gunfire and injuries as the crew opened an emergency exit. The executive Greg Barcom reportedly fled the scene. Local officials offered few details on the Americans’ escape.
Tonight will dip to the mid 40s with clearing skies and a 16 percent chance of rain. Sunday looks mostly sunny with highs near 65 to 66, cooler near Lake Erie as winds shift NW at 5 to 10 mph. Details on Page A-3.
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