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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1983

Page

2

Shultz Rules Out U.S. Armed Push Against Nicaragua

Secretary of State George P. Shultz says the United States will not mount an armed effort to topple the Sandinista government in Nicaragua. He notes covert aid to guerrillas will continue and urges Cuba and El Salvador guerrillas to seek negotiated regional solutions. Shultz calls the House vote against covert Nicaragua aid important but says the administration will press to keep Senate opposition from becoming final.

Washington George P. Shultz U.S Nicaragua Cuba el Salvador Nbc-Tv Meet the Press Shultz House Senate

AFL-CIO Debates Early Endorsement For Mondale

AFL-CIO leaders in Boston at a three day policy meeting consider moving up the 1984 presidential endorsement to October to aid Walter Mondale while others urge keeping the December timetable to allow rivals more time to seek the backing.

Boston Afl-Cio Big Labor White House Executive Council Walter F. Mondale Mondale

Reagan Moves Toward 1980 Campaign Style Prep

In Washington Reagan and aides act like a candidate scheduling outreach to key groups, planning a campaign apparatus, and mapping an announcement timetable. A preliminary reelection committee is set for Oct. 15 with possible candidacy announcement by Nov. 1 after a Asia trip slated to start Nov. 2.

Washington Reagan Asia White House

Operation Jackpot Lawyers Protest Chart As Evidence

Defense lawyers contest the use of a witness chart in the Operation Jackpot drug smuggling trial in federal court Charleston. The chart shows which witnesses testified against which defendants in a case involving eight defendants and potential profits of 125 million since 1974. Ringleaders Thomas N. Rhoad III and Barry J. Foy are at large. 25 total named in May indictment.

Thomas N. Rhoad III Branchville Barry J. Foy Columbia

Mass Bombing Fallout Sparks Lebanon Strike in Baalbek

Residents in Baalbek halted daily life to protest a car bombing that killed 35 and wounded many in the central market. Authorities described the incident as part of a regional pattern, while leaders mourned the dead and questioned foreign meddling amid Syria's stance on Lebanese troop withdrawal.

Baalbek Ilitia Lebanon Bekaa Valley Tripoli An-Nahar Today Shafik Wazzan U.S Robert C. McFarlane Syria McFarlane Assad Jidda Saudi Arabia Fahd

Dorn Favors Force To Stop Rebels

US should send troops to El Salvador if guerilla victory looms says Bryan Dorn at Little Mountain Reunion. He cites Soviet involvement and foreign subversion as threats and backs Reagan’s Central American policy and Monroe Doctrine stance.

Little Mountain United States el Salvador Democratic Party Bryan Dorn Little Mountain Reunion Dorn Caribbean U.S Reagan Regan South Carolina

Gunbattle Ends Kidnap Bid On Irish Polo Estate

Irish police captured five of seven would be kidnappers after a bloody gunfight near the Roundwood Estates as they closed in on Galen Weston the Canadian supermarket magnate. Two attackers fled into woods while four captors were wounded and none of the officers were hurt. Police blame the Provisional IRA and its Marxist branch the Irish National Army for the raid.

Dublin Ireland England Prince Charles Galen Weston London Roundwood Park Provisional Irish Republican Army Northern Ireland British Broadcasting Corp IRA Irish National Army

Riley says he will not challenge Thurmond for Senate

Gov. Dick Riley ruled out a 1984 bid against incumbent Sen. Strom Thurmond, ending speculation sparked by August chatter. Republican leaders deem Riley's popularity strong but doubt a rival would unseat Thurmond, citing his long political strength and high name recognition.

Columbia Dick Riley Strom Thurmond South Carolina Riley Thurmond Senate Warren Tompkins Republican Party George Graham Riley-Thurmond Charlotte N.C Observer Graham

Sacred Fire and Totem Pole Spark Church Assembly Debate

In Vancouver the World Council of Churches hosts an 18 day assembly where an Indian sacred fire burns beside a 50 foot totem pole. Indians perform ceremonies while some Christian attendees condemn the rites as pagan and idolatrous.

Vancouver British Columbia World Council of Churches Assembly David Grant Council Art Solomon Jim Bob Nanoose

O'Neal Son in Hawaii Rehab for Help Facing Addiction

Griffin O 窶年 e 18 with Ryan O 窶年 eal put in private rehab in Hawaii sister Tatum says he needed help and a structured environment. She quoted People magazine noting the aim was firm guidance and accountability after a May Bel Air fight that left Griffin with two missing front teeth.

Griffin O’neal Ryan O’neal Hawaii Tatum O’neal People Magazine Griffin Ryan Bel Air Farrah Fawcett

Aiken Standard Contact Numbers and Office Hours

Readers can subscribe or place ads by calling 648 2311 or 649 1555. News tips are welcomed at 648 2311. The Aiken Standard offices at 124 Rutland Drive are open 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive

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