Bakker and Falwell Subpoenaed in PTL Grand Jury Probe
In Charlotte, a special federal grand jury probes Jim Bakker Tammy Bakker and top PTL aides for possible criminal activity. Jerry Falwell supplies documents as investigators seek records dating to 1980 and videotapes of PTL fund raising for hotels and a handicapped center. The center funding drew $3 million for facilities and adopted children of Bakker’s cousin.
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PTL
Bakker
Jessica Hahn
Officials urge stronger restitution rules for crime victims
James K. Stewart of the National Institute of Justice says victims and taxpayers should not bear crime costs if offenders can pay. The institute released guidelines for local officials to create or strengthen restitution programs as part of the effort.
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Washington
Justice Department
James K. Stewart
National Institute of Justice
Stewart
Gorbachev predicts Bush 1988 win and Dole VP pick
An unnamed traveler quoted in U S News and World Report says Mikhail Gorbachev foresees George Bush winning the 1988 presidency with Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole as his running mate. He expects no Democratic chance but anticipates improved U S Soviet ties under any Republican win.
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Mikhail Gorbachev
George Bush
U.S. News and World Report
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Senate
Bob Dole
Kansas
Bush
Reagan Vows Gulf Navy Support and Bork Senate Push
President Reagan, broadcasting from his California vacation ranch, pledges to defend shipping in the Persian Gulf and to push Senate confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork. He says the U S will seek a negotiated Central America peace but maintains support for Nicaraguan rebels. Democratic Senator Wyche Fowler criticizes oil reliance and calls for energy conservation.
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Eviction threat for London cardboard city homeless shelters
Westminster Council plans to clear makeshift shelters under Charing Cross bridge to allow shops and offices. BBC reports Salvation Army cites 10,000 London homeless. council offers accommodation to those registered with authorities.
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Salvation Army
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St. Mungo Housing Trust
Man Surrenders After Philadelphia Body Hoard Arrest
Harrison Marty Graham, age 29, and his mother Lil lian Graham surrendered to police after a week-long manhunt. He faces seven counts of murder and seven counts of abuse of a corpse related to six bodies found in his North Philadelphia apartment and a seventh body part on the roof. Autopsies cite two strangulations. other deaths undetermined.
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David Reid
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Reagan plans $1 billion arms package to Saudi Arabia
The administration will resubmit a $1 billion sale including 1600 Maverick missiles and 14 F-15s to Saudi Arabia after summer recess, despite prior congressional opposition. Officials cite need and timing, noting earlier withdrawal followed USS Stark incident reports and Saudi conduct.
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Clergy And Uncertainty At Destination Airport
Relatives waiting at John Wayne Airport for Northwest Flight 255 were moved aside for privacy as news emerged of the Detroit crash. Officials confirmed a passenger list is being compiled and a family member of a flyer aboard the jetliner was among those waiting. Clergymen offered comfort to mourners.
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Mine sweeping helicopters join Gulf convoy movements
American AH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters practiced from the carrier USS Guadalcanal as three U.S. escorted tankers prepared to sail through the Persian Gulf. The missions followed warnings from Iran about mines and amid reports of a Soviet shadowing claim, with continued NATO and allied mine countermeasures in the area.
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Persian Gulf
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al-Ahmadi
Union Carbide Offers Interim Relief To Bhopal Victims
Union Carbide proposed more than 4.6 million dollars in interim relief for Bhopal gas leak victims, including 1.6 million in dividends from Union Carbide India Ltd and about 3 million held with the American Red Cross. The move, described as humanitarian, follows court talks and amid India's suit seeking 3 billion dollars.
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India
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K. Parasaran
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American Red Cross
M.W. Dee
Parasaran
Fali Nariman
Expert Witness Challenges Photo Verification in Demjanjuk Trial
Defense witness Anita Pritchard disputed a prosecution photo verification technique as not scientific. The Swedish born doctoral student questioned the accuracy of montages used to prove the authenticity of a photograph alleged to depict Demjanjuk on a key Nazi SS document, the Trawniki card.
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Jerusalem
John Demjanjuk
Anita Pritchard
University of the Pacific
Stockton
Calif
Pritchard
Dem
Janjuk
Israel
Soviet Union
Aiken Standard Classifieds Contact and Office Details
The notice provides contact numbers for subscriptions and classified ads at the Aiken Standard. It lists customer service hours and office location at 124 Rutland Drive, Aiken SC 29802, with a mailing address and subscription rate options for 3 6 and 12 months.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Emergency Numbers Listed by Aiken Standard
Emergency numbers provided by the Aiken Standard include 642-0800 648-6983 648-6811 652-2222 and 652-7770. The paper, established in 1867, is published weekdays afternoons and Sundays by Aiken Communications Inc in Aiken South Carolina.
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Aiken Communications Inc
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Rutland Drive
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