Vietnamese seize Khmer Rouge strongholds in western Cambodia
Vietnamese forces backed by heavy artillery reported seizure of parts of Phnom Malai and half of Khao Din Phnom Chakrey strongholds near the Thai border. About 40 000 troops and 12 regiments pressed a two pronged attack, with 4 000 defenders and thousands of refugees fleeing into Thailand.
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Khao Sarapee
Thailand
Cambodia
Salya Sriphen
Phnom Malai
Hanoi
Khmer Rouge
Khao Din-Phnom Chakrey
Aranyaprathet
Khao Din- Phnom Chakrey
Salya
Phum Thmei
Vietnam
Phnom Mark Hoeun
Phnom Vai Som
Khao Tangoc
Khao Din
Four as suspects kill manager and two hostages in Kansas spree
In Colby Kansas three young men and a woman allegedly held up a roadside restaurant shot manager Larry McFarland and killed two hostages execution style. The rampage across three counties ended when one suspect died in a police shootout. An undersheriff and a grain elevator operator were wounded, as were two suspects.
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Colby
Kan
Kansas
Thomas County
Tom Jones
Larry McFarland
Stuckey’s
Shultz says Nicaragua peace depends on democracy
Secretary of State George P. Shultz states a peaceful settlement in Nicaragua hinges on a democratic turn by the Sandinista government. He criticizes Cuba and Nicaragua while defending broader U.S. dialogue with the Soviet Union in an interview at his office.
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Washington
Cuba
George P. Shultz
Nicaragua
Shultz
U.S
Soviet Union
Shultz Attacks Ambassador Over France Comment
Secretary of State George P. Shultz and the career diplomats union condemn Evan G. Galbraith, the U.S. ambassador to France, after he said political appointees make better ambassadors than career diplomats. The dispute sparked a surge of criticism as officials argued over the influence of careers versus politics in diplomacy.
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Washington
George P. Shultz
U.S
Foreign Service
Evan G. Galbraith
France
Reagan
Bullish Investors Push Stocks To Record Level
New York investors buoyed by faith in continued growth without inflation drove Wall Street higher. NYSE volume reached 142.46 million shares, up from 111.12 million, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at 1,297.92, up 21.31 points.
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New York
Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
Insurance Industry Challenges Planned Tax On Health Benefits
The insurance industry and allied groups sue Treasury over proposed tax on employer paid health benefits. They argue the levy would burden Americans least able to shoulder it and hinder the goal of greater fairness and opportunity envisioned by President Reagan. Ralph J. Eckert of Benefit Trust Life comments on the impact.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Reagan
Ralph J. Eckert
Benefit Trust Life In
Chicago
The
Health Insurance Association of America
New Democratic Chief Looks To South West To Rebuild
Paul G. Kirk Jr., the new Democratic Party chief, aims to rebuild after Reagan's landslide. He cites a solid Northeast and Midwest base and stresses the South and West must drive competitiveness.
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Washington
Paul G. Kirk Jr
Democratic Party
National Party
Reagan
Northeast
Midwest
Kirk
Reagan calls Jordanian PLO peace pact a milestone
President Reagan labels the Amman accord a milestone on a road to peace amid fuzzy details. Secretary Shultz says U.S. knowledge is unclear while officials describe the agreement as a constructive step toward a Palestinian state federated with Jordan in return for peace with Israel.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Reagan
Middle East
Amman
Hussein
Palestine Liberation Organization
Yasser Arafat
Washington
Nancy
Air Force One
Phoenix
Edith Davis
George P. Shultz
U.S
Shultz
Voice of America
California
Jordan
Israel
PLO
South Carolina Eyes 2 Cent Gas Tax Rise to Fund Roads
AP reports the South Carolina highway department urged the General Assembly to raise the gasoline tax from 13 to 15 cents per gallon, with 1.66 cents to state use and .34 cents to counties, plus higher truck fees and keeping $10 million yearly interest in the Highway Fund. A proposed economic development highway fund was noted without a price tag.
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Columbia
South Carolina Highway Department
General Assembly
Walker Ragin
Ragin
House
Ways and Means Committee
Tom Mangum
Senate Transportation Committee
Highway Department
Herman Snyder
Snyder
Transportation Committee
Isadore Lourie
Eros Returns to London in Valentine Day Makeover
The 92 year old statue of Eros is back at Piccadilly Circus after repairs and a 10.8 million plan to modernize roads and the subway. Ken Livingstone governs the project and calls the statue a London icon. Ads in The Times feature lovers like Bootle and Sossiewag Pooh Flibs with cryptic messages as Britons celebrate love.
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London
Eros
Bootle
Sossiewag Pooh
London Times
Little Runner
Ken Livingstone
Greater London Council
Royal Festival Hall
Piccadilly Circus
Big Ben
Livingstone
God of Love
Nium
Sir Alfred Gilbert
Sossiewag Pooh Flibs
Times
Nicky Sneasnake
Rhee
Hefflo Peckhamiensis
Ecclesiasticus Digi
Dilly
Aiken Standard Advertising and News Tips Line
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions classifieds and news ideas. Advertising inquiries and display ads call 648 2311 while classifieds and subscriptions share that line. 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
Emergency Numbers Provided by Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard offers a list of emergency contact numbers for local services including police fire and medical responders. The compilation aims to provide residents quick access to essential 911 alternatives and department lines for urgent needs.
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Jackson
Aiken Community
Graniteville
Aiken County
New Ellenton
North Augusta
S.C. Highway Patrol
Wagener Fire
Wagener Police
Salley Fire
Salley Police
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