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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1981
Page
1
Du Pont Co reportedly gains control of Conoco Inc after a protracted takeover battle with Mobil failing to block the offer. Tendered shares amount to 38.7 million for cash plus 1.7 Du Pont shares per Conoco share, totaling about 7.4 billion in value.
Anne Hale searched red clay roads near Mead last night for a Blue Omni. The missing car carried visitors who lost their way as Don Law hunts for a new First Presbyterian pastor. Dawn found LaClaire Burkhalter serving coffee and pastry while Law quips about lunch.
The Reagan administration extended the reporting deadline for striking controllers by four hours amid legal questions over who must report. Transportation officials warned that any controller failing to report by the new deadline would be fired, while FAA officials noted most strikers remained off the job.
Readers weigh whether striking air traffic controllers should be fired. One supporter argues public service requires timely work, while others condemn sympathy for those halting flights. Paula Blackmon compiles opinions from staff.
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