Killer Dies After Final Wink in Louisiana Electric Chair
In Angola Louisiana cocky killer Robert Lee Willie was executed in the electric chair after winking at Sister Helen Prejean the death penalty opponent. Parents of victim Elizabeth Hathaway observed as Willie expressed no remorse and proclaimed killing is wrong.
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OPEC ministers reconvene on plan to monitor output and pricing
In Geneva AP reports OPEC ministers aim to formally approve an unprecedented plan to monitor each member nation's production and pricing to halt a world oil price decline. Twelve of thirteen nations tentatively agreed. Nigeria was expected to state its position after a late Nigerian Oil Minister David Tam-West missed Thursday's meeting where the plan reached consensus.
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Shultz and Weinberger to pitch arms talks in Geneva
President Reagan during a California vacation will hear final sales pitches from George P. Shultz and Caspar Weinberger on the U S approach to next month arms control talks with the Soviet Union. The two Cabinet members differ on how Shultz should proceed when he meets Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko in Geneva on January 7.
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Caspar W. Weinberger
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Andrei A. Gromyko
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AIDS Virus Targets Immune Cell in Breakthrough Discovery
Researchers in France and England report the AIDS virus attaches to a protein in a key immune cell and kills it, crippling immunity. British expert Robin Weiss says the finding may guide development of chemical antibodies to block the virus and aid prevention or treatment, though cautions against overstating immediate medicinal use.
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England
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Faith And Politics Fuss Picked As Year's Top Religion Story
Religion news specialists named the year 1984 top religion story for its election campaign clash over faith and politics. It spotlighted presidential hopefuls, their backers, and numerous Protestant and Catholic figures amid debates on abortion and Armageddon.
Court Can Try Ex Military Rulers in Civilian Courts
Argentina's Supreme Court allowed civilian judges to hold public trials for nine ex junta members charged with abductions torture and killings during the 1970s. The ruling counters appeals claiming military courts. Defendants include former presidents and top commanders like Videla Viola Gueri Massera Lambruschini Anaya Ostis Graffigna and Dozo.
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Jorge Anaya
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Raul Alfonsin
Britain
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Viet forces tighten grip near Ampil camp in Cambodia
Vietnamese tanks and artillery pressed toward Ampil camp near Nong Samet Thailand after capturing the rebels largest base Rithisen. Guerrilla leaders claim their units destroyed a Soviet built T 54 tank and wounded dozens of Vietnamese troops amid Hanoi's offensive, while thousands of civilians flee toward Thai shelters.
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U.N. Border Relief Organization
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Reagan Weighs Broad Medicare Freeze to Spur Budget Cuts
President Reagan signaled a broader freeze on Medicare payments for physician and hospital care for the elderly and disabled. The plan would not raise immediate costs to participants, but Part B premiums would rise over four years to cover more of the doctor insurance costs. Industry groups warned of potential care quality declines, while hospital and medical associations urged coordinated deficit reduction without unfair Medicare targeting.
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California
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American Hospital Association
Polish Officers Stand Trial for Priest Kidnapping and Murder
In Torun Poland Capt Grzegorz Piotrowski and Lt Waldemer Chmielewski face trial for the kidnapping and murder of a priest. The courtroom session was documented by AP Laserphoto with observers noting the proceedings.
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Waldemer Chmielewski
Torun
Poland
Trial of Polish secret police officers in priest’s kidnapping resumes
In Torun Poland four secret police officers face trial over the killing of Rev Jerzy Popieluszko a Solidarity priest. Lt Leszek Pekala testifies that he was assured by his superiors of immunity and backing if the priest died. The Oct 19 death shocked Poland and prompted the regime to bring officials to account.
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Chile Deports Crusading Chicago Priest
A crusading Catholic priest from Chicago, Denis O Mara, 44, was deported from Chile after his fifth arrest for protesting alleged torture of political prisoners. He was put on a flight to Peru after last weekend arrest with an Irish priest, a Chilean nun and two human rights activists handing out New Year greeting cards. The government accused him of political activities amid a state of siege. The expulsion warns over 600 foreign priests in Chile.
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Peru
Augusto Pinochet
Francisco Cuadra
O'Mara
Aiken Standard Classifieds and Office Hours
Aiken Standard lists subscription and advertising contact numbers 648 2311 for news ideas and display ads. The Pandard offices at 124 Rutland Drive are open 8:5 30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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