Chernenko Is New Soviet Leader Chinese Citizens and Three Are Chinese-Born Americans
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GAZETTE Guantanamo Bay, Cuba volume 35 Numue 30 Monday, February 13, 1984 World news roundup l1 ANGOLA (UPI)--The nation's main guerilla group claims it shot down an Angolan jetliner last week, killing "about 100" Cuban and Angolan troopers. A rebel communique gives . details. Western intelligence sources say the group has iet-made ground-to-air missiles. TOKYO (UPI)--For many Japanese teen-agers, the outcome of events this month and next decide the future course of their lives. Today, entrance exams are given at Tokyo's prestigious Sophia University, among a series held around the country. The most recent police statistics show 259 Japanese youths committed suicide last year because of pressure caused by "school problems." KASHMIR (UPI)--Police in this disputed Indian State report that terrorists seeking independence for the region say they have planted bombs. Police tore down posters which said the bombs were planted along the only highway linking Kashmir to the rest of India and that they may be exploded during the next nine days. WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP)--The latest reports filed with the Senate Secretary and the House Clerk show that lobbyists spent more than $39 million to influence Congress in 1983. That is more than the combined federal paychecks of the 535 lawmakers. Late filed reports should push the total spent CTM2 Julia Weldon, a Calibration Technician at the Naval by lobbyists on U.S. lawmakers last year to beyond $40 mil- Security Group Activity (NSGA) and her husband, CTMT Stephen lion. Weldon, head of the Maintenance Shop at the Joint Air Recon- naissance Comnand (JARCC), were recently re-enlisted in a EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP)--One judge does more than impose double ceremony at the Northeast Gate. Both re-enlisted for fines and set jail terms. Associate Circuit Judge Thomas Double four years and have since departed for spouse duty at NSGA Hildebrand sentences defendants to write term papers on San Diego, Calif. The two received a total of $8,579 on drug abuse or deliver letters of apology to stores where their first installment of their SRB (Selective Re-enlist- they shoplifted. He has also sentenced a drunken driver to ment Bonus). The couple is shown here with their re-enlist- learn to read and write in six months and ordered thousands Re-enlistment ing officers. Left to right are:, Lt. Michael Burke, NSGA Ex- of offenders to keep employment diaries. He says he prefers ecutive Officer; the Weldons, and Lt. Cmdr. J. C. Treva- '"at people do something to help themselves rather than than, Director JARCC. (U.S. Navy photo by PHAN Leon J. Dudley. * t pay fines. TRENTON, N.J. (AP)--Federal authorities say yesterday's ar- rests of five people is the first time suspected foreign agents were caught in the act of attempting to smuggle sen- sitive electronics out of the country. Two suspects are Chernenko is new Soviet leader Chinese citizens and three are Chinese-born Americans. MOSCOW (AP)--One day before selected to lead the 18 mil- George Bush. He is hoping the burial of the late So- lion-member party. his visit will contribute hope for beer weather today TACOMA, Wash. (AP)--Scientists viet Leader Yuri Andropov, Unlike many Politburo mem- toward resuming the stalled the first-hand look they say they need to so they can get the Soviet Communist Party bers, Chernenko has no ex- U.S.-Soviet arms control inside the Mount St. Helens determine what is happening has chosen his successor, perience in foreign affairs talks. readings suggest molten rock from deep in Volcano. Seismic Konstantin Chernenko (Kahn- or managing industry, but Also notable among the the surface of the crater dome and the earth was breaking stan-teen' Chehr-nehn'-koh), because of his lifelong ser- dignitaries going to Moscow the side. pushing rocks down a veteran ideologist who vice to the party, he is is a member of China's Com- rose through party ranks considered a figure around munist Party Politburo who DETROIT (AP)--Increased popularity of big cars is news in alongside his ally of 30 which the membership can is talking of improved auto circles, but statistics show sales of small cars are years, former President Leo- rally. China-Soviet relations. keeping pace with the rest of the industry. Ford Motor an- nid Breznev. Dozens of world leaders alyst L. Raymond Windecker says there is no great surplus The 72-year-old Politburo are arriving in Moscow to During the last two de- inventory of domestic subcompacts. He says the public al- member had played the most pay their last respects to cades, the two Communist ways will need such basic transportation. active leadership role since Andropov. giants have been at odds Representing Andropov's death Thursday the United over idealogical, political NEW YORK (AP)--Wall Street opens this week some 37 points States and had been widely expected is Vice President and border differences. below where it was at the same time last week, even with to take over the reins. last Friday's comfortable rally. The Dow Industrials gained The son of peasants, he 7.96 to 1160.70 on very active trade of 92.2 million becomes the oldest man ever Brush fire inminefield near Poet 37 shares. Advances led declines 3-2. A brush fire occurred in a firebreaks to prevent the minefield near Post 37 at fire from spreading beyond 10:30 last night. It burned the minefield. until 4:30 this morning. No injuries or property Leeward Two vehicles were dis- damage resulted. patched by the Fire Depart- According to the Fire De- ment to control the blaze. partment, an exploding mine At the scene, the tanker is suspected to be the cause Fence Repair truck was positioned by the of the fire. NMCB-74 personnel are cur- 15-f alloen oil Spill at Pier linia daybreak and rently replacing wire and There was an oil spill of remained by normal sunshine will evapo- approximately 15 gallons of installing barbed wire along rate the residue. oil Saturday at Pier Lima. (9h miles) of the 51,000 The spill resulted from an No hazards to people, fenceline on Leeward Point. ' inaccurate reading on an in- beaches or wildlife resulted strument aboard the USS from the oil spill. Working on the fence are Shenandoah (AD-44) which left to right, SH2 Jeff wrongly indicated two oil- carrying pipes were aligned. Ship Trip Kasamore, BU2 Carl Allen and Shenandoah sailors, with The USS Shenandoah (AD-44) BUCN Patrick Flanagan. NHCB- the assistance of GTMO's Oil Pollution Team, used oil- will be conducting a port 74 is headed by Lt. Thomas absorbing mats to clean up visit to Montego Bay, Ja- maica from Feb. 18-20. Beckman, Officer in Charge. the spill. The task took approxi- Persons interested in the (U.S. Navy photo by J02 Lee mately six hours to complete trip may contact their R&R coordinator and submit an Holloway) P; and was finished around 4 a.m. Sunday. R&R form. There is limited A light film was all that space available. Page 2 The Daily Gazette Monday, February 13, 1984 On February 14 the Black History Month opening pro- There will be a meeting of gram "Black Americans and the base game wardens Feb. the Struggle for Excellence 13 at 7 p.m. in the Naval in Education" will be pre- Hospital training and educa- community bulletin tion classroom. The agenda sented board] at the Base Chapel beginning at 3:35 p.m. Dr. will center on a proposed Jesse Allen, Superintendent revision of the Outdoor Sports and Wildlife regula- of Norfolk, Va. Public The W.T. Sampson High School The March Navy-Wide Advance- What is TOPS? TOPS--Take tions. Base Schools, will be the guest Guidance Counselor, Celia citizens in- ment exam is just around the Off Pounds Sensibly--is a speaker. The entire commun- Dawson, would like terested in working with the to be corner. Individuals intend- nonprofit, self-help, weight ity is invited so please try sure that parents game wardens on the revision of col- ing on participating in the control organization with to attend. lege-bound seniors are encouraged to attend. are in- exam are reminded that all physician-set weight goals formed Contact Lt. Gallagher at of the collection of requirements for advancement and approved diets. TOPS em- A Black History Month Teen college 2635 AWH with any questions. catalogs now on must be completed no later ploys group therapy, recog- Dance will be held Feb. 17 microfilm in the high school than Feb. 15 and received by nition, and competition to The Jamaican Committee will from 7:30 until 11:30 p.m. library. Community members the PSD Educational Services help members attain and be having a dance in support at the Barrel Club. Music are welcome to view these Office no later than Feb. maintain their weight goals. of the Seabee Queen program will be provided by "Sugar catalogs during school 17. All individuals who are Men, women and teens are Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Bear." Admission will be hours. being transferred or antici- welcome. Our chapter meets Culture Center. Music will $1.00. High school students pate being away from Guan- each Tuesday evening at 6:30 be provided by "Invasion." and other dependents 19 and The E.D.F. Advisory Board tanamo Bay during the exam- in Rm. 810 of the elemen- There will be an admission under are invited to attend. will meet at 2 p.m., Monday, ining period and desire to tary school.