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A WARM WELCOME TO CAPTAIN AND MRS. CONDON DAILY -s" ' _ GA ZETTE Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Vol. 41 - 1o. 192 -- U.S. Navy's only shore-based daily newspaper -- Tuesday, October 8, 1985 Hijacking Commandos take luxury liner (UPI) - Nations are standing by force base in Sicily as been put as an Italian luxury liner lies on alert. Several ships of the adrift off the Egyptian coast, U.S. 6th Fleet are reported too the captive of latter-day be in the Eastern Mediterranean. pirates with 420 people believed Egyptian security sources say held aboard. the commandos boarded the ship At least 28 of the captives posing as passengers and took are believed to be Americans. control in the international They were seized when a seven- waters about 50 miles off man team of Palestinian Egypt's Port Said at the carmandos armed with explosives northern entrance to the Suez took over the ship yesterday. Canal. The coumandos are threatening A radio message monitored by a to blow up the ship unless Spanish fishing radio station Israel frees 50 Palestinian says the Italian luxury liner prisoners. hijacked by Palestinian pirates The hostages are believed to is headed for Beirut. A include Americans, British, spokesman for the Spanish French, Mexican and Italian station says it picked up a Many divers claim that the waters around be fun if it is done safely. Please turn passengers. conversation between the ship's Guantanamo Bay are some of the finest in to page three for a story about diving One Egyptian security officer captain and an unidentified the world for diving. Above, a diver safety. (Photo by M. Mayhew) says the pirates have threatened warship. The spokesman says the inspects an abandoned anchor. Diving can to kill the passengers. An captain reported all the Italian news agency says the passengers and crewmembers commandos have locked the aboard were in good condition. Budget stalemate, chamber stalls again passengers and crew into their However, there are reports cabins. from Lebanon that Palestinian (UPI) -- Government finances authority by midnight government the military budget, would also None of the hostages is gunmen aboard the liner have could be disrupted today and checks might not be honored by be exempt. reported injured so far. killed one hostage, and are recipients of federal checks later today or tomorrow. Democratic Leader Robert Byrd The pirates are believed to threatening to kill more unless left in limbo because of a President Reagan is backing is proposing to take the pres- belong to a Palestinian splinter western diplomats agree to Senate stalemate over balancing the balanced budget measure, but sure off by passing a temporary group opposed to PLO Leader negotiate with them. Christian the budget. the Senate is stalemated over extension of the debt ceiling. Yasser Arafat. Arafat denies the voice of Lebanon radio reports The chamber has been stalled the attempt to take the federal He suggests a vote Thursday on Palestine Liberation the hijackers' demand was made for a fifth day over a proposal deficit down to zero in six the balanced budget issue and Organization is involved. in a radio conversation with to tack balanced budget legisla- years. several other amendments. Italian officials say an air Syrian authorities. tion onto the bill needed to Backers say the ammendment Senate Majority Leader Robert raise the federal debt ceiling would mean equal budget cuts in Doyle has elected to take Byrd's to $2 trillion. all programs except Social offer to his fellow Republicans Adm. Trost relieves McDonald, The Treasury warns that Security. Opponents charge many and let them think about it without the incresed borrowing areas, including 80 percent of overnight. looks forward to leadership role It is my honor and privilege -- deterrence, and the McDonald's tour ends, he extends thanks to relieve Adm. Wesley McDonald capability to win should as Commander in Chief, United deterrence fail. As my tour of duty at the helm their loyal support, the count- pared and determined to give States Atlantic Fleet. Our principal asset is our of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet comes less hours on station far from their all. I have assured him I look forward to the chal- people: Your well-being will to an end, I would like to take home would have been much more that he will lead a fleet second lenge of leading this fine fleet always be foremost in my mind. I this opportunity to express my difficult for you in uniform to to none. I am truly proud to as it continues to perform its know I can count on your con- sincere appreciation to the endure. Please convey my great have been part of this most vital role in support of our tinuing dedication, support and sailors, Marines and civilians respect and appreciation to your impressive and unique team. Good nation's defense. professionalism as you respond o have manned their stations mothers, fathers, husbands and on you! My priorities are straight- to the demands of your often- with selfless devotion and wives for keeping the home fires forward: A continuing high level arduous taskings. utmost professionalism. Your warm. Adm. W. L. McDonald, USN of readiness of all components I look forward with enthusiasm steadfast performance and Adm. Trost will take comand Commander in Chief, to perform any assigned mission, to working with you and meeting dedication to duty have proven of the fleet manned by a group U.S. Atlantic Fleet the necessary strength to as many of you as possible in to be the mainstay in our Navy's of men and women who are pre- contribute to our primary role the years ahead. ability to meet its many important commitments in the Adm. Carlisle A. H. Trost, USN Atlantic. Commander in Chief, During my tenure, the Atlantic from around the globe. U.S. Atlantic Fleet Fleet has seen many changes and has gone through some challenging times. These times (UPI) -- Japan, the United States and the Soviet headquarters near Tunis. Further shipments of have tested our skill and Union have exchanged a letter of agreement aimed aircraft or other weapons could have been New loan plan courage and sadly, se of our at ensuring the safety of civilian aircraft suspended if the strike violated export laws. shipmates have been called upon flying over the North Pacific. The agreement to help debtors, to make the ultimate sacrifice. called for the establishment of a communications (UPI) - NATO Secretary-General Lord Carrigton But with each event you have network linking Anchorage, Alaska, Tokyo and a had a busy day in Washington yesterday. He held $20 billion worth proven to the American people town in Siberia to deal jointly with potentially meetings with President Reagan, Secretary of (UPI) -- The United States has and perhaps more importantly to disastrous events. Included are violations of State Shultz and Defense Secretary Weinberger. unveiled a plan by which third ourselves, that you are a territorial airspace by commercial aircraft. Carrington told reporters that the stage is set world debtors would receive $20 ified, enduring and proud team for a 'give and take" with the Soviet Union as billion in new loans from com- professionals. Your actions, (UPI) - British officials have announced that arms control. mercial banks over the next on and off the job, were vital police will be allowed to use rubber bullets and three years. to the success of the mission of tear gas to quiet future disturbances. Order was (UP ) -- Members of the House Ways and Means U.S. Treasury Secretary Baker the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. restored yesterday in the London suburb of Committee agree that the generous tan treatment announced the program before the Not since World War II has our Tottenham, the scene Sunday night of Britain's of so-called three-martini lunches should be opening of the International Navy and Marine Corps team been worst riots. One officer was stabbed to death and changed, but they have not decided how to change Monetary Fund and World Bank's more visible. With the world 2s5 people injured, it. The panel yesterday rejected an amendment annual meeting in Seoul, South seemingly getting smaller that would have killed a proposal that business Korea. He says debtor nations through advancements in (UPI) -- The couple who conceived septuplets meal and entertainment expenses be only partially should begin overall reforms in technology, our commitments in after infertility treatment at a California tax deductible. their economic policies and support of national policy have clinic are suing the facility for medical adopt comprehensive policies grown. Without your support, malpractice. The suit by Patti and Sam Frustaci (UPI) -- Police in Los Angeles say a black supported by international meeting these commitments would will be filed in Los Angeles today. Only three of leather case filled with as such as $1 million in financial institutions. have been impossible. the seven infants survived and are all now at precious gems was stolenyesterday from a New Baker says banks were I would especially like to home. York jewelry salesman at International Airport. receptive to the idea when he extend my fond farewell and deep Police say the salesman took a transit bus into met with their representatives appreciation to that often (UPS) - Officials say the United States will not the the airport and loaded his baggage onto a recently in Washington. unheralded but vital part of our take punitive action against Israel for using cart outside an airline terminal when his case Brazil's foreign minister says LANTFLT team - the families of American-made F-li fighter jets in last week's suddenly disappeared.