Chernenko misses funeral of Defense Minister Ustinov
Moscow reports President Chernenko, 73, ill and unsteady as he leads the Politburo past Dmitri Ustinov's body in state in Moscow. The 2 below zero weather and Emphysema breathing difficulties are cited as possible reasons for skipping the Red Square funeral.
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Moscow
Konstantin A. Chernenko
Dmitri F. Ustinov
Defense
Chernenko
Red Square
Ustinov
Politburo
House of Unions
Rajiv Gandhi Poised for Landslide In India Vote
Indians cast ballots in the first phase of a general election seen as a mandate for Rajiv Gandhi to pursue socialist and non aligned policies. The Congress Party campaigned on Indira Gandhi's heritage as voters lined up from Kashmir to the southern tip of the subcontinent.
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New Delhi
India
Rajiv Gandhi
Congress Party
Indira Gandhi
Kashmir
Subcontinent
Tutu Says Tougher Reagan Could End South Africa Policy
Archbishop Desmond Tutu warned that apartheid could end tomorrow if the Reagan administration adopted a tougher stance toward South Africa. He told reporters in Washington that the United States wields global influence and cautioned the country’s policies are a tinderbox amid volatile conditions. He added the nation might not endure four more years of current policy.
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Washington
Desmond Tutu
South Africa
United States
Washington Cathedral
Tutu
Navy Watches Soviet Flotilla Heading Toward Havana
The U S Navy monitors a Soviet flotilla steaming toward Cuba and expected to join Cuban navy exercises. Navy spokesman Lt Cmdr Craig Quigley says the ships pose no threat and will participate in Havana ceremonies marking the 20th anniversary of the Cuban revolution.
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Miami
U.S
Cuba
Navy
Havana
Cmdr
Craig Quigley
Vreeland
Quigley
Woodruff Police Chief Arrested On Drug Charges
Thomas D Jennings of Woodruff faces charges after a two year narcotics theft probe at Anthony's Pharmacy. Police say he entered the store with intent to steal and distribute narcotics and possessed Demerol. Jennings ran a janitorial service that cleaned the pharmacy.
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Woodruff
Terrorists Blamed for Fatal Rail Blast in Italy
Italian investigators said terrorists were almost certain behind the Milan bound express blast in an 11 mile tunnel through the Apennines, killing at least 17 and injuring more than 100 as rescue teams pulled wreckage from the tunnel amid snow and toxic fumes. Names of wounded and foreign deaths appeared in early lists. Police pursued claims by right wing groups while denying leftist factions.
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Benedetto Val DI Sambro
Italy
Europe
Florence
Bologna
Naples-to-Milan
Apennines
Claudio Nunziata
State Attorney Office of
Armed Revolutionary
Black Order
New Order
Red Brigades
Angelo Menna
Civil Defense Ministry
Rome
ANSA
Howver
Loren Bretton
Toronto
Canada
James Stephens
New York City
Jonnahe Amer
Lebanon
Peter Lappin
Jean Gert van Ol
Romeo Marchi
Gas Triggers Evacuation in Wilberg Mine Disaster
Utah rescue crews seal coal mine to extinguish fire that killed 27 miners. A methane meter read sky high forcing withdrawal as rescue efforts pause for 2 3 days. Officials note 26 workers and a woman trapped earlier. seven bodies found, others presumed dead. The Wilberg disaster ranks as Utah and national worst mine tragedy since 1924 and 1972.
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Orangeville
Utah
Wilburg
Robert Henrie
Emery Mining Corp
Henrie
Lamar Diamond
Wilberg
Castle Gate
Idaho
Nina Ber Vesteate Bokat
Iada
Emery
Utah Power & Light Co
Scientists Debate Source of Christmas Star Theories
Washington AP reports scientists still argue over the star that guided the wise men. Possibilities include a nova, comet, planetary conjunction, or divine origin. LeRoy Doggett of the Naval Observatory notes Venus and Jupiter aligned in 3 B.C., a potential candidate for the event.
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Washington
Jesus
Bethlehem
LeRoy Doggett
U.S. Naval Observatory
Schroeder Stroke Source Not From Artificial Heart
Tests show Schroeder’s three small strokes were not caused by his implanted artificial heart. Doctors report no clots in or around the Jarvik-7 device and will pursue other stroke sources with specialists. Schroeder, 52, remains in serious but stable condition, improving and visiting family amid Christmas gifts.
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Schroeder
Louisville
William Schroeder
Allan Lansing
Humana Heart Institute
Lansing
Humana
Bob Irvine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville
Tenn
Quiet Blue Law Revolt Grows Steadily Around State
South Carolina faces renewed debate over Sunday sales as Rock Hill shop owner Anna Lemmon and others openly defy Blue Laws. Lemmon and her daughter opened Strawberry Clothing on a Sunday, risking fines from $50 to $200, while authorities in some counties show lax enforcement and Columbia reports arrests.
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Rock Hill
Anna Lemmon
South Carolina
Spartanburg
Charleston
Myrtle Beach
Columbia
W. Thomas’ Moseley
Reflex Clothing
Seley
General Assembly
Sab
Charlotte
N.C
Aiken Standard Advertising Contacts and Hours
Aiken Standard lists subscription and classified ad contact numbers 648 2311 and 649 1555. The news tip line is 648 2311. Display ads also use 648 2311. Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday at 124 Rutland Drive.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Aiken Community
Jackson
Graniteville
Aiken County
New Ellenton
North Augusta
North
Aiken
Wagener Police
Salley Fire
Salley Police
SSE CN
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