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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1983

Page

2

Espriella Objects To Use Of Panama As U.S. Base

Panamanian President Ri cardo de la Espriella objects to the Reagan administration using Panama as a launch pad for Air Force reconnaissance sorties over Central America. He says bases should not be used for purposes in other countries but acknowledges little he can do to stop the flights. He also urges withdrawal of land and sea forces sent for warning exercises through year end.

Panama City Panama Ricardo de la Espriella Central America United States de la Espriella Associated Press

Reagan heads to Florida on four day Hispanic outreach trip

President Reagan travels from Washington to Tampa to address the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, then moves to El Paso to meet Mexican-American veterans with a four day tour aimed at boosting support among Hispanics. He has not announced re election plans, while about 30 percent of Hispanics supported him in 1980. Only about two million of the 50 million eligible Hispanics were registered in 1980.

Washington Reagan California Tampa Fla U.S Hispanic Chamber of Commerce White House el Paso G.I. Forum

Derrick reassured on Savannah River tritium safeguards

Representative Butler Derrick of South Carolina said Energy Department officials assured him the Savannah River Plant safety system is being strengthened to prevent future radioactive tritium releases after a July gas escape. Derrick noted the maximum possible dose in the weather pathway would be ten times less than originally projected, but stressed ongoing vigilance.

Washington Butler Derrick Ds.c Energy Department Savannah River Edgefield Democrat DOE Derrick

Textile Employment Gains In The Southeast

Four of eight Southeastern states report textile job gains with 4 000 more workers in June versus a year earlier. Georgia added 2 600, North Carolina 2 100, with Alabama and Tennessee also rising while South Carolina Florida and Mississippi cut staff. Kentucky unchanged. The gains signal economic recovery and rising textile orders.

Atlanta Donald M. Cruse Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Department of Labor Georgia North Carolina Alabama Tennessee South Carolina Florida Mississippi Kentucky Cruse

Nureyev injury forces weeks off stage

Ballet star Rudolph Nureyev tore his left calf during a Boston Ballet preview of Don Quixote but continued the performance. Doctors say he cannot perform again until the injury heals, expected to take at least three weeks.

Ballet Rudolph Nureyev Nureyev Boston Ballet Audrey Jonckheer

Rebels Overrun Faya-Largeau in Chad See-Saw War

The crossroad town of Faya-Largeau fell after Libyan troops and rebels overran Chad government forces. Western sources said retreat routes to N'Djamena were severed, trapping thousands near the frontline as Oum Chalouba and Koro Toro were also seized, cutting major lines to the capital.

N’djamena Chad Faya-Largeau Oasis U S Washington Soumaila Mahamat Libya Soumaila Faya- Largeau Palm Grove N’djmena Hisser Habre Habre Nort Goukow Oueddei Faya

Reagan Declines Direct U.S. Intervention in Chad War

President Reagan says the United States will not intervene directly in Chad to stop Libyan backed rebels. He cites France as the main actor and expresses frustration over Paris reluctance to act. Officials warn Khadafy’s Chad war could destabilize North Africa.

Washington Reagan United States Chad U.S France Faya-Largeaut Libya Faya-Largeau Moammar Khadafy North Africa

Meat prices to dip then rise as heat bites corn crop

Analysts say drought harmed corn yields pushing up feed costs. Meat supply may surge this fall and lower prices briefly, then prices rise in 1984 as herds shrink. USDA estimates 5.24 billion bushels of corn this year, down 38 percent, with acreage cut 28 percent under the payment in kind program.

Agriculture Department Jens Knutson American Meat Institute Ray Daniel Chase Econometric Associates Daniel Knutson USDA Chase Roger Berglund National Cattlemen’s Association

Tornadoes Sweep Nation Leaving Dozens Injured Across Regions

Severe storms disrupted the nation's heartland and Northeast with 92 mph winds. In eastern Pennsylvania a tornado damaged homes and cut power as thousands lost electricity. New York City subway riders were stranded after heavy rain and ceiling leaks interrupted an opera.

Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley New York City Midwest National Weather Service West Chester

Ruling Allows Summer Tuition by South Carolina Schools

The state Supreme Court unanimously ruled public school districts may charge tuition for summer school without violating the free education guarantee. The Beaufort County case involved mothers of two students who sued after not earning credit due to nonpayment. Chief Justice J Woodrow Lewis said the constitution assigns free education to the General Assembly which provides 185 days of schooling and caps state aid for teachers at that length.

Columbia State Supreme Court South Carolina Beaufort County High Court J. Woodrow Lewis General Assembly

Aiken Standard Advertising and Contact Details

The Aiken Standard lists subscription and advertising numbers: 648 2311 for subscriptions news tips and display ads, 649 1555 for classified advertising. Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday at 124 Rutland Drive.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive

Emergency Numbers Provided by Aiken Standard

The Aiken Standard shares essential emergency contact numbers for local outreach. This service lists police and fire department hotlines, hospital services, poison control, and crisis resources available to residents.

Aiken Police Aiken Fire Crisis Line Coalition Aiken Community Hospital Jackson Graniteville New Ellenton Aiken County North Augusta S.C. Highway Patrol Wagener Fire Wagener Police Salley Fire Salley Police

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