Lebanese Boost Soviet Security
United Press International
BEIRUT —
Squads of Lebanese militiamen beefed up security at the Soviet Embassy and other Soviet facilities today to prevent possible attacks by Muslim extremists believed to be holding three kidnaped Soviet officials.
The discovery of the body of a fourth hostage--counselor Arkady Katkov, 32--in mostly Muslim West Beirut on Wednesday raised fears about the safety of the other three prisoners.
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