Conspiracy Charged in Aiken County Civil Rights Case
Attorney Robert Warren says he will refer information to the Department of Justice regarding possible criminal obstruction of justice in the civil suit over the 1974 shooting of George Allen in Aiken. Plaintiffs seek open damages above $10,000 naming Sheriff Grant and multiple deputies and state officers. The incident involved a 12 gauge shotgun shootout after Allen fled a yard chase. Three defendants are sheriff candidates. The statute of limitations has expired.
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Iran halts oil to Japan over price demand
Iran ends shipments to Japan after six major traders reject a $2.50 per barrel price rise to 35 dollars. Kharg Island port supply halted as the National Iranian Oil Co informs the six traders.
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Begin backs Mideast move station forces in region
Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin says the United States should station military forces in the Middle East and in every region with Soviet expansion risk. He suggested facilities in Israel for U S troops and recommended the move to his government.
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GOP Backs Defense Boost in 1981 Budget Move
House conservatives push a 5.1 billion dollar defense increase by cutting the same amount from domestic programs. The amendment, sponsored by Rep. Marjorie Holt and Rep. Phil Gramm, will be debated as the House takes up the fiscal 1981 balanced budget plan starting October 1.
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Court Hears Abortion Plea In High Court
The Supreme Court prepares a full day of hearings on whether government funds can pay for medically necessary abortions for poor women. The cases from New York and Chicago raise key legal and constitutional questions regarding public funding for abortion services.
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Family eats fried chicken as weekend twist at local eatery
A weekend family outing ends in comic chaos as a three week old baby, Freddie and Anna Fulmer, and their children navigate a busy dining scene. The event coincides with Polo action at Whitney Field and a first communion at St John s United Methodist Church. The child asks if she must eat the bread after dipping in grape juice.
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First visit by hostage’s relative at Tehran embassy
Barbara Timm of Wisconsin met her 20 year old Marine Sgt. Kevin Hermening alone for an hour inside the U S Embassy in Tehran. Militants said no Iranian officials were present during the meeting. The visit follows repeated pilgrimages by family members as Tehran University saw clashes between pro government and leftist students.
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Reagan Confident as Kennedy Says Race Is Not Finished
In Philadelphia Reagan with George Bush claims momentum for a GOP comeback as Kennedy insists his Democratic challenge remains active. Mondale campaigns for Carter, urging turnout in Pennsylvania where 185 Democratic delegates are at stake and 83 Republican delegates are up for grabs. Baker and Rhodes endorse Reagan as the delegate race tightens.
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Derrick Is Running Again for Fourth Term in Congress
Rep. Butler Derrick of South Carolina announces seek of a fourth term as Third District congressman. He highlights three terms of constituent services from district offices in Aiken Anderson and Greenwood and his role on the rules committee.
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