Beirut Marines Endure First Direct Attack Since Bombing
In Beirut a rocket propelled grenade wounded two U S Marines as they manned Alpha Company positions near the Lebanese University science center east of Beirut airport. Marines returned fire while a congressional delegation voiced concern over the exposed post and a memorial service honored French victims at the former paratroop HQ site.
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Poll Drives Mixed Feelings on U S Presence in Lebanon
New York Times CBS News poll finds a slight majority supports keeping U S troops in Lebanon after the Beirut bombing that killed over 200 Marines. Forty eight percent approve a U S presence, 36 percent in September, while half doubt the Marines can keep peace and 45 percent blame security lapses for the death toll. Some support exists for U S action in Grenada, with 51 percent approval.
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Reagan signals retaliation over Beirut attack on Marines
The Reagan administration pledges retaliation for the Lebanon Marine barracks massacre while delaying exact targets. Officials say actions may be economic rather than military and stress identifying those behind the truck bombing. Iran and Syria ties are cited as likely factors amid ongoing investigations. A possible replacement for Robert McFarlane as Middle East envoy is discussed with Donald Rumsfeld.
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Casey urges new U.S. strategy against Soviet Third World push
CIA director William Casey called for a realistic counter strategy to Soviet ideology in the Third World. He urged elevating developing nations in policy, promoting human rights standards, and leveraging private business as a key asset, in a Westminster College speech.
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