Marines retaliate at Beirut base as shift options rise
U S Marines fired Dragon anti tank missiles and 60 mm mortars after being hit at their Beirut air port compound. Officials consider moving troops to ships offshore or south toward Israeli front lines as violence spreads with Shiite militiamen and Druze forces blamed for attacks.
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Lange's Body Returned. Goodman POW Status Tied to US Ties
The body of U S Navy pilot Lt Mark A Lange was delivered to the Marines from Syria after a Beirut strike. Syria says bomber-navigator Lt Robert C Goodman is a POW and will be treated under international rules. Beirut politics delay PM Wazzan cabinet resignation decision.
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Farouk Charaa
Damascus
Goodman
Virginia Beach
Amin Gemayel
Shafik Wazzan
France Says Lebanon Won’t Be Abandoned After Beirut Talks
Secretary of State Shultz met with foreign ministers of nations with peacekeepers in Beirut. France refused to abandon Lebanon saying no changes would alter their stance while other nations questioned the mission’s effectiveness. Peacekeepers total 5,600 including U.S. Marines and French paratroopers with over 300 killed.
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Economists Expect Another Year Of Low Inflation
Economists anticipate another year with subdued inflation as the economy shows signs of stability. While most expect prices to rise modestly, a few warn of potential flare ups later in the year.
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Congressmen To Get 2400 Dollar Pay Increase In January
Congress members will receive a 3.5 percent pay hike starting January, raising House salaries from 69,800 to 69,800 and senators to 69,800 from 60,662.50. The increase mirrors the general federal COLA and follows years of indirect action and political sensitivity over lawmakers pay.
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David R. Obey
D-Wis
Court Upholds Refund To Phone Customers
A circuit court upholds the South Carolina Public Service Commission ruling that Southern Bell must refund 60 million dollars to customers within 60 days. The company plans to appeal to the state Supreme Court delaying refunds during the appeal. The PSC says the decision supports its rate case.
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Bell Rejects Multi Billion Education Solution
Education Secretary Bell says the Reagan administration will back some initiatives to raise standards but not a multi billion dollar plan. He outlines goals including cut high school dropout to 10 percent by 1989 and four years of English plus three years each of math science and social studies for all graduates.
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Reagan
T.H. Bell
Bell
National Forum
U.S
Lennon Diary Still Missing On Third Memorial Day
Los Angeles AP reports John Lennon was shot dead outside his New York Dakota home three years ago. Lennon's final diary remains missing as Yoko Ono and son Sean mourn in private and a spokesman condemns grave robbers profiting from the star's life.
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John Lennon
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Yoko Ono
Sean
Lennon
Dakota
Manhattan
Elliot Mintz
ICAO Report Sheds Light On Korean Airliner Straying
ICAO investigators say a navigational error likely caused the South Korean Boeing 747 to stray over the Soviet Union before being shot down with 269 aboard. The CBC notes the report points to a possible wrong starting point in the flight computer and suggests the crew may have paid little attention.
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International Civil Aviation Organization
Soviet Union
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CBC
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Icao Council
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United Nations
Anchorage
Alaska
Hope May Skip Christmas USO Trip to Lebanon
USO says Bob Hope, 80, may entertain U S Marines and sailors in Lebanon this Christmas but details depend on Pentagon talks. If he goes, a landed Lebanon visit is considered unlikely per unnamed sources.
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United Services Organization
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Eee
USO
Paul Regaski
Pentagon
Hope
Aiken Standard Subscription and Advertising Contacts
The Aiken Standard lists phone numbers for subscriptions and classifieds, with 648-2311 for news and ideas and 649-1555 for classified advertising. The offices at 124 Rutland Drive are open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Emergency Long-Distance Numbers For Sheriff Fire and Ambulance
The notice lists emergency contact numbers for sheriff, fire, and ambulance services. It provides direct dial lines and regional coverage details to ensure rapid response. Residents are advised to save the numbers and keep them accessible.
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