Panamanian tanker hit amidships in Persian Gulf
A Panamanian tanker was struck by a rocket in the Persian Gulf near Qatar. The vessel, about four miles off Shah Allum Shoal, was under emergency steering and headed for Doha. A U.S. Navy destroyer offered assistance. it was unclear if accepted. The ship’s tonnage is 20,880.
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Manama
Bahrain
Persian Gulf
Qatar
Lloyd’s
London
Gulf Shipping
Doha
King
Lloyd's
Shah Allum Shoal
World Debt Explosion Warning From IMF Chief
Washington AP Jacques de Larosiere, IMF managing director, warned of a world debt explosion threatening rich and poor nations. He said containment requires faster revenue growth via tax increases or spending cuts, or both.
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Monetary Chief
Washington
United States
Jacques de Larosiere
International Monetary Fund
de Larosiere
South Pacific leaders discuss nuclear free zone plan
Leaders of 14 South Pacific Forum nations meet in Tuvalu to discuss a proposal creating a nuclear-free zone in the region and whether to admit U.S. nuclear powered warships. The talks also cover French Pacific nuclear testing and related regional concerns.
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South Pacific
Sydney
Australia
U.S
South Pacific Forum
Tuvalu
Pacific
Crew Confident As Countdown For Space Shuttle Begins
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP with shuttle Discovery awaiting its maiden voyage the commander says we fully intend to make it this time. The countdown began Sunday night with test conductor Andy Brown issuing the call to stations summoning about 50 technicians to the launch control center three miles from the pad.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Andy Brown
Autopsy Loses Clear Cause Of Capote Death
In Los Angeles an autopsy on Truman Capote showed epilepsy and phlebitis but no conclusive reason for his death at 59. He collapsed a week earlier at Kurt Vonnegut’s Long Island home while writing a last novel from his heart and soul. Capote died Saturday at Joanne Carson’s Bel-Air residence.
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Los Angeles
Truman Capote
Capote
Kurt Vonnegut
New York
Long Island
Vonnegut
Bel-Air
Joanne Carson
Johnny Carson
Drums and Pipes Found in Gulf of Suez Naval Area
British minehunters at Adabiya base report locating oil drums coils of wire steel pipes and a lavatory on the seabed in the northern Gulf of Suez. Cmdr Antony Chilton says no mines have been seen after surveying about 140 square miles since Aug 17.
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Adabiya Naval Base
Egypt
Gulf of Suez
Antony Chilton
Marlene Dietrich Breaks Silence for German Documentary
The reclusive star reveals thoughts on her 53 films by 1976 in a Paris interview for the 90 minute film Marlene by Maximilian Schell. She says she never took her career seriously though she performed well. Princess Anne to attend a Boston Symphony Proms concert with Seiji Ozawa conducting.
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Marlene Dietrich
Maximilian Schell
Paris
Marlene
Miss Dietrich
Princess Anne of England
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Seiji Ozawa
Mahler
Jessye Norman
Edith Wiens
Philharmonia Chorus
Royal Albert Hall
Tanglewood
Sir Henry Wood
Mondale Criticizes Reagan Negative Campaign Tactics
Mondale accuses Reagan of an entirely negative campaign and travels to Dallas to raise funds after the Republican convention. He defends his own stance on arms control, calls Reagan’s remarks about freeze supporters jackasses, and plans meetings with black leaders upon returning to Minnesota.
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North Oaks
Minn
Walter F. Mondale
Reagan
Dallas
Mondale
Minnesota
University of Illinois
Chicago
Sam Rayburn
Organized Crime Influencing Hotel Union Report
Senate subcommittee findings allege substantial organized crime influence over HEREIU locals 54 in Atlantic City 226 in Las Vegas and 30 in San Diego with officers tied to crime figures and mismanaged benefit plans. The report accuses the international union of payroll padding and corruption and notes obstruction by seven union officials led by Edward T. Hanley.
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Washington
America
Senate Permanent Subcommittee On
Atlantic City
Las Vegas
San Diego
Senate
Tional Union
Hereiu
International Union
International
Edward T. Hanley
Adolescent Girls Seen as More Likely Cry for Help
Researchers from Western Carolina University say adolescent girls may use death by own action attempts as cries for help while boys may aim to solve problems. The conclusion is speculative and cautioned by fellow researchers at the American Psychological Association meeting.
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Toronto
Western Carolina University
North Carolina
Eugene McDowell
American Psychological Association
Judith Stillion
McDowell
Reagan Returns to Education Talk Amid Campaign Kickoff
Washington AP Reagan visits Jefferson Middle School praising its math and science focus and foreign language requirement as he shifts to education in the campaign. He plans to address over 200 honored high schools and contrasts local funding with federal education efforts in his race against Mondale.
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Ghoulli
Omthi Oland
Washington
Reagan
Jefferson Pad Scholeth
White House
Robin Gray
Jefferson
Vera White
Gray
National Commission
Walter F. Mondale
Mondale
The
National Education Association
Anderson to back Mondale in bid for third party support
John B. Anderson, the 1980 independent candidate, will publicly endorse Walter Mondale. Sources say Anderson may lead a new party to nominate Mondale and channel about 7.8 million dollars in public funds. Anderson won over seven percent of the vote in 1980 against Reagan and Carter.
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Washington
John B. Anderson
Walter F. Mondale
Anderson
Mondale
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Aiken Standard Subscription and Advertising Contacts
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions 648 2311 and classified or news ideas 649 1555. Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday and the office is at 124 Rutland Drive.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Emergency Numbers Provided by Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard offers a compiled list of emergency contact numbers for local services. It includes police, fire, medical and utility assistance for residents seeking quick access to urgent help.
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Aiken Community
Jackson
Graniteville
Aiken County
New Ellenton
North Augusta
S.C. Highway Patrol
Wagener Fire
Wagener Police
Aiken Police
Salley Fire
Aiken Fire
Salley Police
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