Iran leader rules out talks with United States
In Nicosia and Cyprus monitored broadcasts Ayatollah Khamenei said Iran will never negotiate with the United States. He reiterated Tehran’s offer to help free hostages in Lebanon if US frees Iranian assets, while labeling the US as the most cursed government. He blamed America for abuses in Lebanon and for Israel's actions, citing the July 28 kidnapping of Sheik Abdul Karim Obeid.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Iran
Ayatollah
Ali Khamenei
United States
Lebanon
Islamic Republic
Tehran
Tehran Radio
Khamenei
Palestine
U.S
America
Israel
Sheik Abdul Karim Obeid
Gas Falls Nearly 3 Cents In 3 Weeks
The nationwide survey shows the national average price at 112.95 cents a gallon, down 2.71 cents in three weeks. Self service regular 102.29, premium 118.32, regular leaded 102.64. full service regular 129.55, premium 141.74, regular 129.25. Analysts cite ample supply and cleaner product due to renewed regulations and tighter refining capacity.
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Ios Angeles
Trilby Lundberg
Ms. Lundberg
Drug Tests Flag Risk For Postal Workers
A new study shows postal workers who tested positive for drugs had 41 percent higher absenteeism and about 40 percent higher firing rates. Researcher Jacques Normand says screening 1.8 million annually could avert 3.1 million in first year costs and over 17 million in three years. Presented at the American Psychological Association meeting in Washington.
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New Orleans
Jacques Normand
Normand
U.S. Postal Service
Washington
American Psychological Association
Bennett Opposes New Taxes in Expanded War on Drugs
Washington policy chief William J. Bennett says no need for tax increases to fund the broader drug war but urges Congress to make tough choices to free funds. He defends Nancy Reagan’s Just Say No and Reagan era anti drug efforts, insisting drug users are to blame, not policy failures. Bennett says the money will be found and pledges to show spending plans, awaiting Congress’s response.
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Washington
William J. Bennett
Congress
Bush
Richard G. Darman
Bennett
Nancy Reagan
Reagan Administration
CBS
Aiken Standard Subscription Offer Confusing Mailer
A messy OCR shows subscription rates for the Aiken Standard with multiple renewal options and advance payment details. The text mentions 3 months for 16.20, 6 months for 332.40, and 12 months for 35.40 monthly, plus a 12 second class postage note and an address change instruction at Aan SC Postmaster.
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Aiken Standard - Pbm
Violence erupts in West Belfast on anniversary of British entry
Police fired plastic bullets at rioters in West Belfast early today as Northern Ireland marked the 20th anniversary of British troops arriving. Two buses and a truck were hijacked and set ablaze while bus service was halted for two hours. Chief Constable Hugh Annesley urged calm across the region amid marches in Londonderry, Falls Road, and planned gatherings in Waterloo Place.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Royal Ulster Constabulary
Hugh Annesley
Ireland
Londonderry
Annesley
James I
Falls Road
Waterloo Place
Gerry Adams
Sinn Fein
Iblican Army
Adams
IRA
Bernadette Devlin McAliskey
Columbia Swoops Home To End Secret Mission
The shuttle Columbia landed safely at Edwards Air Force Base after a five day mission amid secrecy. Official remarks were brief as a DoD news blackout remained in place while the crew returned to Houston for briefings.
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Columbia
NASA
Johnson Space Center
Houston
Ellington Field
Richard Richards
Navy
Brown
Department of Defense
United States
Air
Donald Rice
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Jumbia
Air Force
Brewster Shaw
Res
Lavy
David Leestma
Health Insurance Costs To Be Major Labor Issue
Health care costs rise faster than inflation and shape bargaining across major unions. Metropolitan Life survey shows about half of union leaders and many business leaders see employee health payments as a top negotiating priority this year. Labor officials warn the issue will be a focal point as Baby Bells and unions negotiate contracts amid recurring strikes and settlements.
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Boston
Eecompal
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Lorrie McHugh
Afl-Cio
Washington
Karer Brigham
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Baby Bells
Nynex Corp
Bell Atlantic Corp
Pacific Telesis
Ameritech
BellSouth
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
U § West
Ground fighting near Beirut sparks Lebanon civil war flare
Fire and shelling raged around Souk el Gharb nine miles southeast of Beirut as Aoun's forces repelled a four pronged assault. Syrian regulars and allied militia tallied heavy casualties among Syrians Palestinians and Druse fighters while Lebanese army units suffered losses. The fighting marked a renewed surge in the 14 year conflict with civilians killed and hundreds wounded across Beirut and suburbs.
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Beiut
Lebanon
Christian Fender
Michel Aoun
Beirut
Souk el-Gharb
Souk el Gharb
Aoun
U.S
10Th Commando
Souk el- Gharb
Ulars
Fatah
Druse Progressive Socialist Party
West Beirut
Damascus
Syria
Druse
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