White House tapes may expose Iran arms talks
The Washington Post reports a sophisticated White House recording system in the Situation Room could hold tapes of Iran arms talks with administration officials. It cites a Jan 7 National Security Planning Group session where Secretary of State George P. Shultz opposed the arms sale. The system also includes a NSC email network used by staff including Lt. Col. Oliver L. North.
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Washington Post
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George P. Shultz
the Post
National Security Council
Oliver L. North
Holiday Gas Prices Lowest In 7 Years
South Carolina drivers will see holiday gas prices at an average 89.2 cents per gallon, the lowest in seven years. The statewide figure, from 148 stations, trails North Carolina and national averages, with a 35.6 cent drop from last holiday season.
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American Automobile Association
Motor Club
Weekend Christmas Weather Forecast
A cool weekend with sun scattered and temperatures dipping to the 30s at night and the 50s by day. The outlook notes cold nights and cool afternoons with variable sun.
Deaths in the region list names and locations
A listing of obituaries includes Daniel P. Abernathy North Augusta B J Baggett Pamplico Hiram Crawford Jr Aiken Rosa S Emmons North Augusta Earle L Johns Jr Montmorenci Jasper Hartley Jr Williston Janie Kimble Edgefield Sarah Dorr Lucky Augusta Robert N McCombs Wedgefield Myrtis Quarles Graniteville Willie Yarborough Lexington with details on Page 7A
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Daniel P. Abernathy
North Augusta
B.J. Baggett
Pamplico
Hiram Crawford Jr
Aiken
Rosa S. Emmons
Earle L. Johns Jr
Montmorenci
Jasper Hartley Jr
Williston
Janie Kimble
Edgefield
Sarah Dorr Lucky
Augusta
Robert N. McCombs
Wedgefield
Myrtis Quarles
Graniteville
Willie Yarborough
Lexington
County Seeks Embezzlement Solutions After Case
Butler County officials and auditors study embezzlement prevention after Jane Butler pleaded guilty to public funds embezzlement in Aiken County. She received seven years. over $72,000 missing, some recovered via bonding. Judge Meek and officials plan a dramatic procedure overhaul to prevent future losses.
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Aiken County
Max Meek
Butler
Meek
Ms. Butler
James Whittle
Marion H. Kinon
Everett Kuglar
Inflation Up 0.3 Percent in November Driven by Food and Cars
U S government report shows the Consumer Price Index rising 0.3 percent in November led by higher food costs and a 0.9 percent jump in new automobile prices. Energy declines temper overall inflation, with the annual CPI near 3.3 percent and groceries and restaurant meals up 0.5 percent.
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Labor Department
Local Holiday Drives Seek Last-Minute Gifts and Donations
Aiken Jaycees Christmas Shopping Tour raised over 4000 dollars and drew 49 children selecting warm clothing and toys. Valley Empty Stocking Fund to make last pickups from area institutions today with distribution Sunday. Salvation Army kettle campaign continues through Christmas with food vouchers and a toy shop, accepting gifts at various kettles and mail at multiple P.O. boxes in Aiken and nearby towns.
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Dean Nunn
Langley
P.O
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Aiken
Salva Army
Gayle Dr
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DOE Still Hopeful On C Reactor Repair Despite Cracks
DOE officials pursue a welding method to fix the cracked 45 inch long C reactor at Savannah River Plant. Met samples sent to Westinghouse, startup hinges on future funding. Most staff reassigned, with a small group kept to prevent dormancy.
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Department of Energy
Carl Nandrasy
DOE
Nandrasy
Westinghouse
U.S. Department of Energy
du Pont
Westinghouse Inc
Westinghouse to Manage Hanford Contract for Safety Upgrades
Westinghouse Electric Corp will oversee a five year energy department contract at the Hanford nuclear facility near Richland worth about 4 billion dollars. The agreement covers safety upgrades testing and improvements including emergency core cooling and confinement systems and a remote shutdown center. DOE and SRP officials cited national security in not confirming restart prospects for C Reactor which faces decommissioning after long standing crack and radioactivity issues.
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Boeing Computer Services
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Aiken
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