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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1985

Page

2

Budget Time Bites Budget Debate With Fish Or Cut Bait

President Reagan's 1986 budget prompts budget shouts and metaphors as lawmakers debate on Capitol Hill. Stockman cites bite the bullet while Domenici talks of biting 25 bullets. Discussions hinge on subsidies for Amtrak and whether tax simplification or deficit reduction belongs on the track or the back burner.

Washington Capitol Hill Reagan David Stockman Senate Budget Committee Pete V. Domenici R-N.m National Press Club Domenici Amtrak Congress Guy Vander Jagt R-Mich Lawton Chiles D-Fla Sion House Robert Michel Ge Roe Senate Robert Dole Dole House Budget Committee William Gray III D-Pa

Iraqi planes set Greek tanker ablaze in Persian Gulf

Iraqi warplanes fired a heat seeking missile at a Greek owned oil tanker carrying about 230000 tons of crude oil in the Persian Gulf setting it on fire. It was unclear if crew were injured. In Seoul, opposition candidates led in early National Assembly results as turnout set a record while the ruling party was expected to win a sizable margin.

Manama Bahrain Persian Gulf Marine Salvage Seoul South Korea Chun Doo-hwan

Parents urged to scrutinize school materials by Bennett

Washington AP reports Secretary of Education William J. Bennett says parents are justified in closely watching what their children study and urged them to examine classroom materials, arguing there are many items in schools that do not belong there.

Washington Secretary of Education William J. Bennett Bennett

Plea Bargain Dropped in Belushi Death

Cathy Evelyn Smith will face a murder charge after rejecting a manslaughter plea over John Belushi's overdose. Her lawyer says grand jury testimony shows she is innocent and she requested a preliminary hearing to review evidence for trial.

Los Angeles Cathy Evelyn Smith John Belushi Ms. Smith

MUSC and College of Charleston Merge Security Forces

The public safety forces of MUSC and the College of Charleston merged today following a State Law Enforcement Division report recommending stronger campus security at the College of Charleston.

MUSC College of Charleston Charleston Medical University of South Carolina

Cambodians Flee Viet Attack Near Thai Border

Vietnamese forces launched a two pronged assault on Khmer Rouge positions in Western Cambodia driving thousands of Cambodians into Thailand. The attack targeted Khao Din near Aranyaprathet and Phnom Malai area forcing the 474th Khmer Rouge division to retreat as shells hit border villages and destroyed homes.

Aranyaprathet Thailand Khmer Rouge Cambodia Khao Din Klong Nam Sai 474Th Phnom Malai Phnom Penh

Groups Target Beer and Wine Ads in Broadcasters Battle

A Senate hearing examined proposals to ban beer and wine ads or require public service messages. Proponents from Project SMART say ads glamorize drinking while industry representatives argue ads influence brands and revenue, with broader implications for local stations and sports programming.

Senate Labor Committee Project Smart Michael F. Jacobson Center For Science In the Public Interest Federal Communications Commission National Association of Broadcasters Federal Trade Commission

Better Homes and Gardens Housing Survey Findings

The Better Homes and Gardens Inquiry on Housing reports that average respondents live in single family ranch homes with about 6.76 rooms bought for around 45 475 dollars on fixed mortgages. It notes high appliance ownership and strong desire for features like walk in pantries and greenhouses, with most owning their homes and living in one family detached houses.

Better Homes and Gardens U.S Janet Johansen Colonial Cape Cod Johansen

Aiken Standard Office Hours Noted in Advertisement

Aiken Standard offices at 124 Rutland Drive operate 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday. Emergency numbers listed for immediate contact.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive

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