Behind the Scenes on KAL Flight 007 Tragedy
Washington reports detail how KAL Flight 007 veered off course and was shot down by Soviet interceptors. Pilots Chung Byung In and 268 others died after a mislogged course and orders from Moscow air defense HQ. Officials weigh what was known and when, plus lingering questions about intelligence handling.
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Labor Day highlights unemployment and auto industry gains
The report notes 600 000 Ohioans unemployed and 165 000 exhausted benefit receivers as nationwide unrest persists despite an upswing claim. Lorain County sees auto plants near full employment with Ford and General Motors expanding output, yet 100 000 auto workers remain on layoffs nationally. Programs like Lorain County Community College counseling aid are insufficient to fix the broader job crisis.
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Solidarity Day Protests Across Nation Mark Labor Day
Labor Day actions unfold at 150 sites as Solidarity Day I in 1931 drew 400000 unionists to Washington to protest unemployment and anti union policies. Solidarity Day II last year boosted pro labor candidates, while this year focuses on unemployment woes and calls for a domestic content law amid federal and state benefit cuts.
Reagan cites definite Soviet proof of downing jet
President Reagan says the United States has definite proof the Soviets shot down the Korean Air Lines jet. He planned a Monday night announcement on sanctions and steps with other nations after a two hour White House meeting with congressional leaders.
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U S spy plane near area of Korean airliner incident
A Reagan administration official said a U S reconnaissance plane operated near the Soviet coast as the Soviet defenses engaged the missing Korean passenger jetliner last Thursday. The plane may have drawn mistaken Soviet attention, but officials noted the U S aircraft was about 1000 miles from the restricted zone and two hours away from the event.
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Druse Attacks Follow Israeli Pullout Near Beirut
In central Lebanon heavy fighting erupts as Druse gunmen target U S Marine positions near Beirut International Airport after Israel withdraws. At least 34 people killed and 71 wounded with eight mortars hitting Marine areas. one Marine hurt. Senate leaders say Reagan not planning to redeploy Marines to the mountains.
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