Pakistan PM Junejo dissolves Cabinet amid Karachi riots
In Islamabad the prime minister announced the cabinet dissolution after a week of ethnic clashes in Karachi that left 166 dead. Karachi doctors report troops killed two curfew violators and a third man died of earlier wounds as 120 more arrests were made for murder rioting and property damage. Police say 1,027 have been arrested since December 14 as Pashtu speaking Pathans and Urdu speaking Mohajirs clash. The government said order concerns were discussed at Saturday’s cabinet meeting.
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Christmas hopes dim for hostages in Lebanon and Nicaragua toy shortages
Families of captives in Lebanon face a bleak Christmas amid U.S. Iran arms sale turmoil and renewed hostage worry. In Nicaragua, Managua confronts a toy shortage driving parents to a costly black market as Sandinista authorities seek to curb smuggling and meet demand with imports from China Cuba and Mexico.
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Libyan Strike Attacks Chad in Tibesti Region
Chad radio reports Libyan forces backed by bombers tanks and armored vehicles launched a new assault Saturday in the Tibesti area Bardai Wour Zouar with intensive shelling described as unprecedented. The fighting pits pro government troops against Libyan troops and allied rebels occupying Chad's north since 1983. Libyan strength estimated at 5,000.
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Judge Defends Textbook Ruling in Hawkins County Case
U S District Judge Thomas G Hull ordered Hawkins County School Board to pay seven fundamentalist families 50500 to cover private school costs and lawsuit expenses over allegedly objectionable reading books. Attorney Nat Coleman argues the award violates the First Amendment establishment clause by funding private education with public money.
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Shouting Contest Crowns Winners In Tokyo Noise Battle
In Tokyo a 23 year old office worker won 50 000 yen in the Sixth Annual Hall s Year End Shouting Contest with a 115 4 decibel scream dedicated to singer Fumiya of Checkers. Eiichi Yamashita 22 claimed the men s title with 113 9 decibels and the same prize. A phone ring is 70 decibels and traffic about 100. doctors warn sounds above 150 decibels can damage hearing.
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Orphan pygmy sperm whale dies after beaching rescue
The 4 foot 9 inch, 108 pound orphaned pygmy sperm whale transported to Sea World of Florida after beaching in South Carolina died early Saturday. Necropsy will determine the cause as of 2:15 a.m. officials said.
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Lava Claims More Homes In Kalapana Gardens
Kiluaea Volcano lava flow spread through Kalapana Hawaii’s largest subdivision Saturday destroying four more houses before dawn and forcing residents to flee. Civil Defense estimates about 20 percent of Kalapana Gardens inundated with many homes remaining in grave danger after a record toll of 13 homes fallen the previous day.
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Voyager crew nearly oil-starved engine on world flight
Voyager pilots Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager faced a brief oil shortage as their rear engine ran low by nearly two quarts causing high temperature. The crew quickly added oil and continued the Atlantic crossing with no reported engine damage as mission control monitored the calm response.
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Reagan Urges Return To Traditional Family
President Reagan used a Christmas season radio address from Camp David to warn the American family faces a virtual attack. He urged a return to traditional values, criticized government overreach and taxation, and noted the administration is studying a report with recommendations to strengthen family life.
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Arms Deal Crashes U S Jordan Ties Over Iran Sales
King Hussein faces embarrassment as disclosures reveal U S arms deliveries to Iran under a deal involving Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini. A high level U S delegation urged him to curb arms sales, but the move strained ties with Jordan, a key peace broker in the region.
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Aiken Standard Publishing Details and Contact
The Aiken Standard established in 1867 is published weekday afternoons and Sunday by Aiken Communications Inc. at P O Box 456 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29802 Second class postage paid at Aiken South Carolina.
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