Warning on Little Pro garments choking hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission urges removing star shaped yellow buttons from Little Pro shirts worn by children under 3. Elkay Industries reports about 9,200 outfits sold, with no injury reports. Retailers are asked to stop selling stock and for more information contact Elkay at 800-223-2393.
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Elkay Industries Inc
New York
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Vuono Nominated as Army Chief of Staff
Washington AP General Carl E. Vuono a 29 year Army veteran is Reagan’s nominee for Army chief of staff awaiting Senate confirmation. If confirmed he would succeed Gen John A Wickham Jr retired by law after four years in the post.
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Carl E. Vuono
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Army
White House
Senate
Army Training and Doctrine Command
Fort Monroe
John A. Wickham Jr
Pentagon
Defense
Caspar Weinberger
Vuono
Maxwell R. Thurman
Monogahela
West Point
FDA approves Heart Guard heartworm prevention for dogs
The FDA approved Heart Guard a monthly dog med to prevent heartworm, reducing dosing to once a month. It targets microfilaria in tissues and blood, aiding prevention and lowering fatal disease risk. U.S. Mint reports booming sales of the American Eagle gold and silver coins with 2.2 million ounces sold since Oct 20 1986.
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Food and Drug Administration
Heart Guard
FDA
Susan Cruzan
U.S
Mint
Donna Pope
Bell Psychotic Phase Waves in Helmick Murder Trial
AP reports three clinical psychologists testified Bell was psychotic during Debra May Helmick kidnapping and murder in June 1985. Bell was found guilty in the Richland County case and jurors prepare to weigh life imprisonment versus death, with deliberations toward the end of the week as defense argues severe mental illness.
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Miss Helmick
Nesmith Denies Liability in Racial Hazing Suit at Citadel
Alonzo Nesmith Jr a Citadel Board member acknowledges a hazing incident involving his brother Kevin as a racially motivated act of violence and harassment but seeks dismissal of an $880 000 lawsuit. Five white cadets in sheets entered Kevin Nesmiths barracks room left a charred cross and faced campus punishment. Kevin Nesmith later resigned and the NAACP filed suit alleging constitutional rights violations including racial discrimination.
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Citadel Board of Visitors
Alonzo Nesmith Jr
Nesmith
Kevin
Kevin Nesmith
College
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Shorter Legislative Sessions Move Forward in House
The House Judiciary Committee advanced a joint resolution to amend the constitution to start the General Assembly on the second Tuesday in February, shortening the annual session by one month. The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed action, delaying a vote. passage would require voter approval in a general election. Senator Thomas Pope supported the measure, part of a package to boost efficiency.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Thomas Pope
D-Newberry
Senate
Banks Raise Prime Rate for First Time Since 1984
Citibank in New York lifted its prime rate to 7.75 percent from 7.5 percent, followed quickly by Chase Manhattan. The move signals rising costs of funds and potential higher consumer credit rates as economists note the prime is increasingly used to set charges on cards and home equity loans.
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New York
Citibank
Chase Manhattan
Reagan
Robert Chandross
Lloyds Bank PLC
Gordon Pye
Irving Trust Co
Reagan Veto Fight Hinges On Senate Clash
President Reagan aims to sustain his veto of an 88 billion highway bill in the Senate after a heavy House defeat. Vice President Bush says the vote will be very close as Democrats denounce the veto amid Iran Contra controversy.
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Reagan
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Senate
House
George Bush
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
White House
Howard Baker
Robert Dole
Kansas
Aiken Standard Classified and Subscription Details
Subscriptions and ads information for Aiken Standard with contact numbers 649-5316 649-1555 648-2311 and office hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m weekdays 8 a m to 10 30 a m Sundays address 124 Rutland Drive Aiken S C 29802 mailing box 456 sub rates shown all advance payments to Aiken Standard PBM Subscription version.
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Emergency numbers and contact points listed by Aiken Standard
A list of emergency and public service numbers is provided by the Aiken Standard. It includes Aiken Police and Fire, EMS, regional hospitals and various sheriff, fire, and police agencies with local contacts and long distance lines.
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Salley
Sheriff's Department
Prime Lending peat Cate leads to bank rate change note
A brief item notes Major banks align rate adjustments with market shifts and set a common change date. The message highlights March 31 as the effective date, applicable to Catank Only.
Some Will Give Away Pay Raise in Congress
More than 12 percent of Congress will either give back or give away a 12 100 pay raise starting this month. A Ralph Nader Stop the Salary Grab survey counts 56 House members and 12 senators who planned to reject the raise as of last Friday. Some would donate to charity, while two lawmakers reportedly will take the increase. The issue stems from an automatic February rise to 89 500 from 77 400, with the first installment appearing in April paychecks amid lawsuits and political backlash.
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