Waite sighting near Beirut sparks renewed search
Two taxi drivers reported seeing Anglican envoy Terry Waite in Ghobeiry Beirut walking with a group of 10 gunmen and four turbanned Shiite sheiks. Waite waved to onlookers as he traveled beside the airport highway in the afternoon. He wore a gray raincoat matching earlier sightings.
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Women May Have Combat Role in Canadian Forces
Defense Minister Perrin Beatty signaled a future where women recruits could serve in combat roles after trials test their impact on operational effectiveness. Privacy concerns in wartime were noted as a potential hindrance. Women have challenged the ban at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. About 7,700 of Canada's 84,000 regulars are women, the highest proportion in NATO outside the United States.
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Byrd Bush Senate Clash Over Energy Bill
A heated Senate floor confrontation pits Vice President George Bush against Senator Robert Byrd. Byrd vows not to back down as Republicans defend their rights while Bush, as presiding officer, delays action on an energy efficiency standards bill until after a midwinter recess.
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State Judges May Serve Beyond 72 In South Carolina
The state Court Administration will follow an attorney general ruling stating 88 judges need not retire at 72. Chief Justice Julius Ness turns 72 in 1988 but need not retire, as a new federal law voided a state rule requiring stepping down at 72. Judges must still stand for re election with age concerns possible then.
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Bill Aims to Reinstate the Draft Across America
Sen. Hollings proposes a national draft registration and induction system citing inequities in racial representation in the all volunteer military. The measure would empower the president to order inductions and restore conscription.
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Ernest Hollings
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Dow Jones Closes Above 2200 As Investor Confidence Rises
The Dow Jones industrial average ends above 2200 for the first time at 2201.49 with 256.66 million NYSE shares traded. Analysts note continued buyer dominance despite some traders cashing in gains from the late 1980s runup.
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Seib Arrives Safe in Zurich After Iran Expulsion
Wall Street Journal reporter Ger ald F. Seib, detained for 10 days in Iran on spying claims, arrived in Zurich aboard a Swissair jet. He hugged his wife Barbara Rosewicz and waved to reporters as authorities said he was expelled after a judicial probe.
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Reagan Turns 76 Quietly Amid Iran Arms Sale Debates
President Reagan reaches 76 with no public appearances or press questions on Iran arms sales. Mrs. Reagan says a birthday cake will mark the White House celebration, while aides note his prostate surgery recovery remains on track and schedules stay constrained for a few weeks.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Office Hours
Contact numbers for subscriptions, classifieds, news tips, and display ads are listed along with customer service hours. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive are open 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m weekdays, mail address Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802.
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Emergency Numbers Service Details
The Aiken Standard provides emergency numbers as a public service. The paper is published on weekdays in the afternoon and Sundays by Aiken Communications Inc. at P O Box 456 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802.
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