Soviet Nuclear Carrier Nearing Sea Trials by 1988
Satellite photos published by Jane's Defense Weekly show speeded construction of the Soviet Union's first nuclear powered aircraft carrier, likely named The Kremlin, built in two halves at a Black Sea yard. Western experts note the 75 000 ton ship, NATO code named Black Prince 2, could become a major adversary to US carrier groups and be ready for sea trials by 1988.
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ABA Plans Tepid Punishment Over Discriminatory Clubs
The American Bar Association approved a weak warning deeming it inappropriate for judges to belong to clubs that discriminate on race sex religion or national origin. The House of Delegates passed the amendment to the Code of Judicial Conduct after a brief debate. It lets individual judges decide by their own conscience.
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American Bar Association
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Agent Orange Settlement Hearings Open In Brooklyn
Vietnam veterans voice opposition as 31 speakers appear before U.S. District Judge Jack B. Weinstein in Brooklyn to weigh a proposed 180 million settlement with seven herbicide makers. Plaintiffs argue the amount is too small and fails to admit responsibility for Agent Orange danger.
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New York
Brooklyn
U.S
Jack B. Weinstein
Ex IRS Chief Urges Retaining Income Tax Fairness
Jerome Kurtz, former IRS commissioner, cautions Congress not to abandon the income tax in pursuit of fairness and simplicity. He argues continued reliance on a progressive tax, supported by taxpayer perception of fairness, remains essential to the system. He spoke Tuesday amid tax reform discussions.
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Congress
Jerome Kurtz
IRS
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Hijackers Free Passengers From Iran Air Jet in Rome
An Iran Air Airbus carrying about 280 pilgrims bound for Mecca was hijacked late Tuesday and diverted to Rome. About 123 passengers were released at Ciampino airport as authorities confirmed two hijackers armed with a pistol and a hand grenade remained aboard.
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Ferraro Promises Full Financial Disclosure Ahead
Washington AP Geraldine Ferraro vows to release a full disclosure of her and her husband John Zaccaro's finances within about ten days. She defends exempting holdings from disclosure and says she will reveal tax returns and all questions answered. Legal group disputes her claimed ignorance of her husband’s holdings.
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Ex-Astronaut Lousma Wins Michigan GOP Primary
Ex-astronaut Jack Lousma surged to a 62 percent victory over Jim Dunn in Michigan's Republican primary, moving toward a confrontation with Senator Carl Levin. Results showed Lousma with 310,078 votes to Dunn's 189,900 as 93 percent of precincts reported.
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Ann Arbor
Washington
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Detroit
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Sinatra spokesman rejects casino bully claim in licensing push
A Sinatra spokesman said remarks calling him an obnoxious bully at a casino table were a smokescreen by Casino Commissioner Joel Jacobson who sought to win backing for a proposal to license entertainers in gaming halls. The plan would require fingerprinting and background checks for top entertainers. Jacobson denied comment.
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Lee Solters
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Aiken Standard Contact and Local Emergency Numbers
Local ads list subscriptions and classifieds with phone lines. Office hours at 124 Rutland Drive and emergency contacts for Aiken County Sheriff EMS police and fire services are provided along with poison control and crisis lines.
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Sneeden Likely Confirmed by Senate Judiciary Panel
The Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearings on Emory M. Sneeden to fill a new 4th Circuit seat in Richmond. Sneeden, 57, faces questions over trial experience, but committee aides expect smooth confirmation with possible shifts if other nominees fail.
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4Th Circuit Court of Appeals
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Thurmond to Introduce Railroad Drug Ban Bill
U S Senator Strom Thurmond planned to introduce federal legislation this week banning drugs or alcohol by railroad workers on duty and enforcing penalties. He urged a review of federal safety rules for rural rail crossings after three Amtrak accidents in South Carolina in July that killed five people.
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