Storm Dumps Snow Across Eastern States
A massive winter storm blankets the eastern third of the U.S. from the Great Lakes to the Northeast. Snow totals reach 18 to 20 inches in places with 10-foot drifts in Michigan, closing schools from Michigan to Georgia and leaving about 70,000 utility customers without power. Authorities report 33 deaths linked to the storm as travel advisories span the Ohio Valley to the Atlantic Coast.
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Retail sales rise in January despite cold weather
The Commerce Department reports retail sales increased 0.7 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted $110.7 billion, rebounding from a 0.5 percent drop in December as cold weather impacted department and clothing stores.
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New Korea Democratic Party Lands Second in South Korea Vote
Opposition leader Kim Dae-jung hailed the party as a great victory for democratic forces after the New Korea Democratic Party rose to become the country’s second strongest faction in Tuesday’s National Assembly elections. The ruling party signaled cooperation while pledging stability under President Chun Doo-hwan. Kim Dae-jung and Kim Young-sam, long banned from politics, had returned from self exile to back the new movement.
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Silent Scream on Capitol Hill fuels abortion fight
Anti abortion activists bring hundreds of copies of The Silent Scream to Capitol Hill claiming the videotape persuades lawmakers. Critics call the narration misleading and say the images are hard to interpret and the claim a 12 week fetus feels pain is disputed.
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Bishop's Doubt Opens Debate at London Synod
Traditionalists in the Church of England challenge new bishop David Jenkins on the Virgin Birth and resurrection, warning the church's future is at stake as a winter General Synod debates core Christian beliefs. The Bishop of London, Graham Leonard, 63, plans to attack Jenkins 60.
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Reagan heads to California for four day ranch retreat
President Reagan, with his budget sent to Congress and State of the Union speech delivered, cancels appointments to travel to California. He and Nancy will test their four wheel drive red pickup bought as a Christmas gift, during a four day stay at the secluded mountaintop ranch.
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Five French Chefs Converge For Truffle Lobster Dinner
In New York five renowned French chefs prepared a benefit meal honoring Pierre Francy to aid the March of Dimes. Supplies included 70 pounds of truffles and 500 frogs, with pastry chef Gaston Le Notre delayed 14 hours by weather before his desserts arrived as guests sampled frog legs soup and lobster dumplings.
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Vietnamese push surrounds Cambodian guerrilla posts
About 10,000 Vietnamese troops ringed guerrilla strongholds in western Cambodia as insurgents defend bases with mortars and cannons. Counterattacks began after a heavy barrage driving civilians to flee into Thailand and prompting Vietnamese advances toward Phnom Malai from three directions.
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U.S. and Soviet to hold Vienna talks on Middle East
Washington says the United States and Soviet Union will begin talks in Vienna next Tuesday covering the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Iran Iraq war. The agenda includes Afghanistan troop levels and broader U S foreign policy aims with Moscow. Richard W Murphy is expected to lead the U S delegation and Geneva nuclear talks are set for mid March.
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Riley pushes election reforms in South Carolina
Governor Dick Riley urged the South Carolina General Assembly to adopt reforms to reduce voting abuses and restore trust. Proposals include state run primaries, earlier polls, independent reapportionment, precincts aligned to districts, automated voting, mail registration, two term limits for state boards, and separating amendments from the ballot. He cited low turnout and national concerns over confidence in the system.
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Pinochet Fires Top Civilian Aide in Cabinet Shakeup
Chilean President Augusto Pinochet dismissed Interior Minister Sergio Onofre Jarpa and Finance Minister Luis Escobar in a cabinet reshuffle after 18 months of uneasy cooperation. The move signals a continued authoritarian tilt as opposition leaders urge democratic reforms.
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24 Dead In Manila Hotel Fire
A luxury Regent of Manila hotel fire in Pasay left at least 24 dead including a cook who jumped from the seventh floor and an IRS agent among four Americans. Firefighters faced intense heat and smoke, fighting from the outside as crowds watched and bodies were recovered.
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Aiken Standard Office Hours and Payment Details
Aiken Standard offices at 124 Rutland Drive are open 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday Friday. All advance payments should be made to Aiken Standard PBM Subscription.
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Emergency Numbers Provided by Aiken Standard Service
The Aiken Standard offers a compiled list of emergency contact numbers for police fire medical and other essential services. Residents can access a quick reference guide to local authorities and regional hotlines for urgent needs.
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