World birthrate rises as China spurs growth to 5 billion
Washington reports a private study showing the global population at about 5 billion with 28 births per 1000 people. China's birthrate climbs from 18 to 21 per 1000 as authorities ease controls, prompting cautions about returning to strict small-family policies.
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Washington
Earth
Independent Population Reference Bureau
China
Bureau
Mary Kent
Carl Haub
Army Bans Fast Low Flight For UH 60 Blackhawks
The Army restricts UH 60 Blackhawk pilots from flying above 80 knots below 3000 feet after a training incident in West Germany where altitude control was lost from 5000 to 2500 feet. No injuries reported as the service tightens flight limits on its new air assault helicopter.
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Washington
Army
West Germany
Hart Aims Fire At Reagan Administration
Hart formally entered the White House race with speeches in Denver his hometown outlining a path to reform He condemned Reagan era policies asserting a need to restore patriotism and unity He declared he runs for one reason because he loves his country and urged supporters to march on
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Denver
Gary Hart
Reagan
White House
Hart
Rocky Mountains
Colorado
America
Army halts Bradley amphibious ops for skirt fixes
Prompted by a Bradley sinking at Fort Benning, the Army suspends amphibious maneuvers for 3,000 Bradleys until modifications to the swim skirt are completed. Chief of Staff Wickham cites operator error in erecting the canvas skirt as the likely cause. no injuries reported.
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Bradley
Morton Thiokol seeks access to FBI report in Challenger case
Morton Thiokol asks a judge for permission to view an FBI criminal investigation report about the company. The sealed document was briefly made public and shows the FBI used informants among MTI employees. Roger Boisjoly sues the company over the Challenger tragedy.
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Washington
Morton Thiokol, Inc
FBI
Morton Thiokol
Roger Boisjoly
Justice Department
U.S
Harold Greene
MTI
Shultz renews invitation for Gorbachev to Washington
Secretary of State George P. Shultz delivered President Reagan's invitation for a U.S. summit to Mikhail Gorbachev at the Kremlin. Gorbachev signaled continued discussion and noted he generally avoids travel to America, while reiterating hope for dialogue.
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Moscow
George P. Shultz
Mikhail Gorbachev
Washington
Kremlin
America
Gorbachev
Shultz
Reagan
Geneva
Iceland
Rea
Gan
U.S
Howard H. Baker Jr
California
Nikolai Ryzhkov
Europe
Eduard Shevardnadze
Shevardnadze
EPA reports drop in most air pollutants led by lead
The 1985 EPA air pollution report notes modest declines in most pollutants with a 48 percent cut in lead emissions and a 32 percent drop in airborne concentrations. Leaded gasoline reductions to 0.1 gram per gallon underlie the improvements, though nine urban areas still exceed the lead standard.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Cost-Cutting Hurts Poor And Elderly
A GAO study finds six years of Congress spending and tax bills raised out-of-pocket medical costs for poor and elderly Americans. Medicare Part A costs rose 49 percent and Part B costs climbed 31 percent from 1980 to 1985, totaling $41 and $121 per enrollee respectively, with state Medicaid cost-sharing expanding in 26 states. Rep. Edward Roybal urged action to prevent further cuts.
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Washington
Congress
General Accounting Office
GAO
Edward Roybal
D-Calif
Roybal
House
Select Committee On
House Appropriations Committee
South Carolina urged to join water sewer programs
A state agency report warns South Carolina would forfeit 87 million in federal matching funds and lose potential new industries if it does not join programs for water and sewer system expansion. The Budget and Control Board notes the General Assembly must back loan, bond and grant programs to fund infrastructure.
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Columbia
South Carolina
General Assembly
Budget and Control Board
Division of Local Government
Aiken Standard Contact and Office Hours
Aiken Standard provides phone numbers for subscriptions and classifieds and lists office hours and mailing address. Customer service hours are shown for weekdays and Sunday, with offices at 124 Rutland Drive and mailing address P O Box 456, Aiken SC 29802.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O. Box
P.O. Boxiken
Emergency Numbers Listed by Aiken Standard
Emergency contacts provided by the Aiken Standard include Poison Control, SC Highway Patrol, Salley and Wagener fire and police, the sheriff, plus voluntary groups. The paper notes address and postal details for Aiken Communications Inc. and its P O Box in Aiken South Carolina.
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S.C. Highway Patrol
Salley
Wagener
Wagener Police
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