Reagan Speaks to Seek More Aid on Central America
President Reagan will address a joint session tonight as networks televise his call for new aid to counter communist advances in Central America. The House panel cut his proposed $60 million diversion for the Salvadoran regime in half, citing a 7-5 vote.
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Reagan
Washington
Central America
Congress
House
Senate
Nicaragua
el Salvador
House Appropriations
House Appropriations Subcommittee On Foreign Operations
Gannett News Service
DOE Says Funds Out For BNFP
Energy Secretary Donald Hodel rejected Allied General Nuclear Services request for an extra 2.8 million for Barnwell Nuclear Fuel Plant research. Rep Derrick said the secretary was adamant in his refusal. DOE spokesman said funds have run out and nothing has changed.
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Columbia
Donald P. Hodel
Allied General Nuclear Services
Barnwell
Butler C. Derrick
D-S.c
Derrick
Department of Energy
Washington Bureau
Hodel
Second Graders Note Resemblance to Werewolf Star in Court Scene
In a curious courtroom moment, students from a local elementary class compared Rudnick to David Naughton, star of An American Werewolf in London, drawing attention to the judge and smoking sign as witnesses in a lighthearted dispute.
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Gabon
Aiken County
Graniteville Stockholders Meet Postponed Amid Takeover Bid
Graniteville Company postponed its annual stockholders meeting after Victor Posner announced a tender offer of 15 dollars per share to gain 51 percent. Posner currently owns 26.3 percent, with market values cited at 12.75 and 11.75, while Timmerman offered no further comments.
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Graniteville Company
Graniteville
R.P. Timmerman
Timmerman
Florida
Victor Posner
Posner
Meeting On Whiskey Road Traffic In Aiken Area
A public meeting will discuss proposed road projects in Aiken and surrounding areas tied to the Augusta Regional Transportation Study. Topics include widening Whiskey Road or routing alternatives, with opposition likely due to historical significance, plus upgrades to Pine Log/Silver Bluff, S C 302 and U S 78, U S 1 segments, and a Western Connector project.
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City of
Aiken
Whiskey Road
City of Aiken
Planning and Zoning Commission
Aiken County
Augusta
Pine Log
Silver Bluff Road
Pine Log Road
U.S. 78
U.S. 1
Hampton Road
S.C. 118
Nine Aiken County Schools Urged for Replacement
The Aiken County Board of Education received a Facilities survey from the South Carolina Department of Education calling for the closure and replacement of nine elementary schools including Aiken Elementary Laurens Street and North Augusta campuses. The report also urges major changes at several middle schools and notes leaky roofs inadequate heating and outdated designs. The recommendations are non binding but urged for prompt action to avoid accreditation issues in coming years.
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Aiken County
Robert W. Paskel
Paskel
Aiken
Laurens Street
J.D. Lever
North Augusta
Summerfield
Belvedere
Warrenville
Downer
Jackson
Leavelle McCampbell
Gloverville
Busbee
A.L. Corbett
New Ellenton
D. Kent Phillips
Education Department
Officials Pleased With Jail Progress In Aiken County
County Administrator W Scott Barnes says officials are extremely pleased with progress at the Aiken County Detention Center despite deficiencies noted in an April 12 inspection by the South Carolina Department of Corrections. Council has approved significant funding increases including a $3 million jail bond for construction and renovation.
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Aiken County Detention Center
W. Scott Barnes
Lonnie McCarthy
Barnes
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BNFP
Michael Anaclerio
Robinson- Humphrey
Kay Norwood
Interstate Securities
Charlotte
N.C
Phil Jones
Weeks Center
DR. Paskel
Gunnells
McCarthy
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