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From: silber@p.cs.uiuc.edu
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Subject: Re: USS Iowa explosion
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Date: 27 Apr 89 03:10:40 GMT
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From: silber@p.cs.uiuc.edu



	Another benefit to the battleship, no need to risk aviators.
(This is especially important when dealing with undeclared semi-hostilities
ala Beiruit where downed flyers may become hostages.)