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   European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - August 29, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Friday August 29, 1986 the stars and stripes Page 3 Jane s warns against cutting Navy funds London up1 the new edition of Jane s fighting ships said thursday that Modem gunboat diplomacy Suchias . Maneu vers off Libya is taking on increased importance and warned Washington against reducing Navy funds. Writing in the foreword editor  Moore said that since the end of world War ii warships have been use Din International intervention just As frequently As in the 19th Century. The Only variation in modern gun boat diplomacy is that today there is Little resort to weapons Moore  there have been occasions when bombardments have taken place. But the Overall picture has been one of  the editor of the authoritative refer ence Book on the world s navies said the chernobyl nuclear Accident underlined the dangers of a nuclear Exchange which he said would make naval operations As now understood nearly  Moore said if the major nation swish to avoid such a horrifying engagement the chances arc that navies will find themselves called upon to act As the picket of diplomacy. If political persuasions fail there May Well be localized engagements and the locality might be anywhere on the  As examples he cited the . 6threel s probe into the Gulf of sine claimed by Libya and intervention of the soviet Mediterranean Squadron in the 1973 Arab israeli War. Moore said that in Washington there has been growing evidence of congressional Clamp on defense spend ing and that the . Navy construction program could be seriously  he said navies Are far More Likely Tobe the pickets of diplomacy than to be launched into a full scale War. But pick ets can be overwhelmed by the enemy s patrols if they arc not adequately armed and prepared. This seems to be the situation into which the . Navy Isnow Drifting not by its own default but because of the machinations of those who control the  Jane s said that during the past year Libya received from the soviet Union its first frigate a Koni class vessel wit surface to surface missiles. But the editor said there May be some misgivings in Moscow Over the Standard of those who Man the new acquisitions. The libyan Fleet headed by six submarines and 31 missile Craft wit four More on order makes an impressive show on paper but availability is Low select lists Long and training  Moore said the soviet Navy May be upgrading the role of its submarines As its main strike Force. The pre eminent position now Given to submarines is reflected in the current building program that is going Forward on six different classes of submarines he said. Moore said the soviets had not carried out such a flurry of submarine construction since 1967. Macdonald passed lie test his lawyer says Jeffrey Mic Dould to photo Washington up Jeffrey Macdonald serving life in prison for the brutal murders of his pregnant wife and two children passed a polygraph test with flying colors to support his claims of innocence his lawyer said wednesday. Dennis Eisman said the polygraph test results plus what he claims is new evidence in the sensational Macdonald Case should bolster efforts Mohave the supreme court overturn the three murder convictions. An Appeal was filed with the High court in March and Eisman said the justices May decide whether to hear the Case As Early As oct. 6. He  conference that the Appeal potted if the supreme Courtni manias re   refused to act if my  said Brian Murtaugh the . Attorney  Macdonald be cause it isaf0fffaencll9 Jruth and falsity of his  by a pc. Fly there is no  he Murtaugh said Eisman announced results in an Effort to manipulate the Brand because he is opening his shop in washings he wants to grab a couple of  Macdonald 42, was a 26-year-old army Captain and Green Beret physician when his pregnant wife Colette 26, and their two daughters Kimberly 5, and Kristen 2 were beaten and stabbed to death feb. 17,1970. Nine years later following an investigation pushed along by his late wife s parents he was convicted and sentenced to three life terms. His first Appeal for a new trial was denied in 198s. The Case became the subject of a Book fatal vision which was made into a to series. We feel that at least the Public should know that he did get this examination and Pas edit with Fly ing colors said Eisman.  evidence does not affect what the  will be whether or not they in but in  he said the polygraph results  May persuade the parole ant Macdonald s release when he is first in april 1991. Macdonald claimed four hippies broke into the family s apartment at fort Bragg n.c., and attacked them a Story that recalled the previous year s murders in los Angeles by the Charles Man son  Macdonald s injuries were superficial except for a lung puncture which prosecutors argued could have been self inflicted. The polygraph test was conducted by David Ras Kin of Salt Lake City described by Eisman As a leading polygraph  he said that it was the first full examination of Macdonald and that such tests now have a 95 percent accuracy rate. The results of polygraphs popularly known  lie detectors generally have not been admitted As Dence in . Courts although they Are All Wedoe instances. _ Cald. Who is being held in Phoenix ariz.,denied Obla two hour examination that he had any role inn Louhis family or arranging to have friends of drs Aid Raskin whose fee air fare. Old paid for the test,l,500 a Day plus Alaska Oklahoma hold primary elections v the associated press lawyer St stat Ancmon Alaska s democratic gubernatorial Nomina lot monday defeating gov. Bill Sheffield while in the go he Olsen. Friiss Sturgulewski held a slight Lead Over i term keel meanwhile Henry Bellmon Oklahoma s first re publican elected governor won the gop nomination tuesday to succeed gov. George nigh but democrats David Walters and attorney general Mike Turpen will meet in a sept. 16 Runoff. With 396 of Alaska s 442 precincts reporting Cowper bad an overwhelming Lead Over Sheffield in tues Day s primary balloting 31,348 to 21,560, or 59 per cent to 40 percent. Phil Stoddard and Ryal White had combined total of 237 votes. We be had a lot of accomplishments so said in a Brief appearance Early wednesday Apig at Anchorage election Headquarters. I had Appod four years. I be Cut the budget Ever sinc Eft in there. I think when we had the  shortfall it Cost me a lot. But i met the a possibility head on. I Don t feel bad about anum on the gop Side Margulewski led a nine candidate Field with 22jfolk, or 31 percent while Hickel other publicans included Dick Randolph with 15919 votes or 22 percent and former House speaker Joe Hayes with 7,058, or 9 percent. Five men split the remaining gop primary vote. First term gop sen. Frank Murkowski had no Pri Mary opposition in his bid for a second term. With 396 of 442 precincts reporting Glenn Olds president of Alaska Pacific University won the demo tic primary in a five Way Competition with 32,72" tj7 percent Bill Barnes his closest or 9 percent. Jones easily won the Democrat Lumbi nomination tuesday to Challenge re pub Phi Eckles who had no primary Oppositi Lotus bit with Kent of precincts  72 percent burying four  a Distant second was state rep. Mike. To had 26,311, or 19 percent. Nigh a Democrat is barred by Law from seeking a third term. In Oklahoma s six Way democratic gubernatorial race with 92 percent of the precincts reporting Wal ters led with 209,105 votes or 45 percent Over Turpen who had 185,408 or 40 percent. Because neither received a majority they will meet in a sept. 16 Runoff. In the democratic Senate primary with 92 percent of precincts reporting former House budget commit tee chairman Jones had 291,309 votes or 67 percent. Lyndon Larouche supporter George Gentry who lost his farm at auction earlier this month had 143,398 or 33 percent. Bellmon 64, became  n elected Oklahoma  from the sen ate in 198lmripowheat fanning but said he make a living because of falling s. I m humbled that Oklahoma Republic still believe in me he said. Walters 34, ran on a Reform platform and called for passage of a right to work Law outlawing Union membership As a condition of employment As one Way to recruit Industry to revive Oklahoma s sagging econ omy. Oklahoman were looking for a change he said. They were looking for someone new and  jump in 36, said he deserved a promotion based on 1 As attorney general which included winning s court lawsuit to lower workers com  rates. It s obviously time for me to take my it Lucand fight Back he said. Alaska  whether to endorse a freeze and reduction nah Kation s nuclear weapons stockpile. The initiative would a Fricia he agonize that the prevention of nuclear War is the  fac ing the Earth and that the nuclear Ousby increases the risk of a War that Wou  with 396 of 442 precincts the measure led returns 68,697, or 58 percent to 49,653,or 41 percent  
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