Pilots Offer $4.5 Billion Buyout Of United Airlines
United Airlines pilots propose a 4.5 billion dollar purchase of the carrier in a letter to UAL chairman Richard Ferris. They say service safety and profitability would improve if UAL sold and criticize the companys diversification into Hertz Westin and Hilton.
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United Airlines
UAL Inc
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James Damron
UAL
Matt Gonring
Damron
Hertz Rent-a-Car
Westin Hotels
Hilton International
Allegis
New Measure of America Published
Washington AP reports the updated Statistical Abstract of the United States offers 960 pages of data on American life. It notes 96 breweries in 1984 down from 156 in 1970 while per capita beer consumption rose from 28.4 to 31.5 gallons. Government Printing Office sells the volume for $29 in hardbound and $29 in paperback.
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America
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Clark Says Palestinians Have Poor Image in U S
Former Attorney General Ramsey Clark told about 400 people at the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee convention that Palestinians have a poor image in the United States due to associations with terrorism. He urged protection of Palestinian rights amid fear and discrimination.
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Washington
United States
Ramsey Clark
Clark
United
Cuban Prisoners Arrive In The United States
Cuban authorities quietly permit 20 former long term prisoners to immigrate to the United States following a personal appeal to Fidel Castro by Jacques Cousteau. U.S. officials say the move appears aimed at avoiding publicity, with 59 more prisoners awaiting approval to depart with relatives.
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Fidel Castro
Jacques Cousteau
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United States
U.S
Miami
Elliott Abrams
Japanese tourists boost New York trips with yen power
Tokyo reports rising Japanese travel to New York City driven by a strong yen and image of sophistication. About 300,000 Japanese visited New York in 1986, up 36 percent in two years, with shoppers spending tens of millions annually on Broadway shows, attractions, and souvenirs.
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Eunie Kogure
Pope John Paul II Seeks Peace in Chile Visit
The pope travels across Chile ending a violent pilgrimage and plans to visit Antofagasta prison where political detainees are jailed. He earlier urged farm workers and Mapuche Indians and urged both sides in the terrorism debate to seek justice while rights groups cite torture and abuses under Pinochet.
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Investigators Seek Reagan Diaries for Iran Contra Probes
White House officials work on ground rules for investigators to view President Reagan's personal diaries amid Iran Contra inquiries. Independent counsel Walsh and House Senate committees seek access to notes and transcripts, with coordination led by Arthur Culvahouse. Da vid Abshire has left the White House.
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White House
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Lawrence E. Walsh
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Senate Select
U.S
Iran
Marlin Fitzwater
Tower Commission
Arthur V. Culvahouse
Howard H. Baker Jr
Baker
Culvahouse
Peter J. Wallison
SC Researchers Aim to Develop Breast Cancer Vaccine
At the Medical University of South Carolina Dr Anthony J Strelkauskas and Dr Paul H Alderfer isolated a pure breast cancer cell antigen from patient blood serum The antigen could trigger immune defense and form antibodies to potentially protect against breast cancer They plan to seek funding to test the antigen in mice and move toward human trials.
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Charleston
Medical University of South Carolina
Anthony J. Strelkauskas
Paul H. Aldederfer
Aiken Standard Contact and Office Hours Notice
Aiken Standard provides phone numbers for subscriptions and classifieds and lists office hours. The main office is at 124 Rutland Drive with hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Mailing address and subscription rates are noted for 3, 6, and 12 month terms.
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Aiken
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Aiken Standard Emergency Numbers Listing
The Aiken Standard provides emergency numbers as a community service. Published by Aiken Communications Inc from 124 Rutland Drive in Aiken South Carolina 29802 with mail to P O Box 456.
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Aiken Communications Inc
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Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
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