House Members Protest State Run Primaries Proposal
State budget writers fear the plan for state run primaries would tighten revenue. The House adjourned with the issue unsettled while approving two election measures. A mail registration bill failed by 52 to 48 but could be revived. a notarized mail registration amendment was adopted.
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Columbia
House
Dill Blackwell
D-Greenville
T. Moffatt Burriss
Tim F. Rogers
D-Richland
Burriss
R-Richland
David Beasley
D-Darlington
Juanita White
Jasper
Jean H. Toal
Palmer Freeman
D-York
Chamber
Judiciary Committee
Asbestos found in infants lungs sparks broad health concern
In a University of Texas study pathologist Abida Haque reports asbestos bodies in the lungs of infants under 10 months, suggesting flame retardant mineral fibers may be widespread. The finding comes as religious leaders press Congress to support sanctuary seekers amid immigration policy tensions. In Mississippi, 1500 teachers walk out as the House approves a pay raise, highlighting a state with the nation’s lowest teacher salaries at about 15,971 dollars annually.
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Chicago
Abida K. Haque
University of Texas Medical
Galveston
Washington
Congress
U.S
Capitol Hill
el Salvador
Guatemala
Avery Post
The
United Church of Christ
Jim Andrews
Presbyterian Church, USA
Irwin Blank
Synagogue Council of America
Gus Schulz
California
Mount Olive
Miss
Linda McInnis
Ms. McInnis
Mississippi
State House
West Yellowstone Coldest City for 1984. Bullhead City Hottest
West Yellowstone Mont retained its title as the nation's coldest place for 1984, while Bullhead City topped Gila Bend Arizona for hottest. The coldest day reached 43 below zero at West Yellowstone on January 18, with an unofficial minus 65 at Middle Links Utah.
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Washington
West Yellowstone
Mont
Bullhead City
Arizona
Gila Bend
National Weather Service
Contiguous States
David H. Hickcox
Ohio Wesleyan University
States Award 7.2 Billion in Highway Funds
The House Public Works and Transportation Committee approved sending 7.2 billion dollars in interstate highway funds to states. Chairman James J. Howard predicted quick Senate-aligned action despite a Senate version passing 94 to 0.
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Washington
House
House Public Works and Transportation Committee
James J. Howard
D-N.j
Senate
Mother Shoots Self and Unborn Baby and Son
Libby Owens, 21, a pregnant Barnwell resident, shot her 18 month old son, herself, and her unborn baby with a .22 pistol after saying nobody loves her. The son was chest shot. the baby born by C section is in serious condition. Owens and her son are stable. Police say she acted alone. no charges filed yet as investigation continues.
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Barnwell
Libby Owens
Renaldo
E.E. Darnell
Miss Owens
Darnell
Thomas Owens
Annie Mae Owens
Ortega offers to send Cuban advisers home to restart talks
President Daniel Ortega proposed to reporters that Nicaragua would remove 100 Cuban military advisers and halt new weapons purchases to coax Washington back to talks. He outlined a May timing for the first 50 advisers to depart and urged an indefinite moratorium on arms acquisitions, including possible interception aircraft.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Daniel Ortega
Reagan
Ortega
Washington
State Department
Vivienne Ascher
United States
Manzanillo
Mexico
Congress
Contadora Group
Colombia
Panama
Venezuela
Goetz calmly shot youth again after demand for money
Police reports released detail Bernhard Goetz’s statements after he shot four youths on a southbound IRT train in Manhattan. He allegedly told one victim, You don’t look too bad, here’s another, then fired again as others demanded money.
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New York
Bernhard Goetz
Concord
N.H
Goetz
Lower Manhattan
Manhattan
Darrell Cabey
St. Vincent’s Hospital
New Hampshire
Manhattan Supreme Court
President May Veto Extra Aid For Farmers
Congress passed credit relief for farmers including interest rate subsidies and loan guarantees aiming to ease spring cash needs. President Reagan opposed the measures as unnecessary and threatened a veto, while Senate support grew 62 to 35 amid budget deficit concerns and GOP leadership tension.
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Washington
Congress
White House
House
Senate
Reagan
Robert Dole
Kan
Marlin Fitzwater
Aiken Standard Office Hours Listed
Aiken Standard offices at 124 Rutland Drive operate weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The notice provides hours and location for readers seeking in-person assistance or submissions during business days.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Emergency Numbers
Community safety guide lists essential emergency numbers provided by the Aiken Standard. Includes police, fire, medical, and utility hotlines for immediate help and reliable contact information.
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Aiken Community Hospital
Aiken County
Widowed Persons Association
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Aiken Police
Aiken Fire Crisis Line Coalition To
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Graniteville
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North Augusta
S.C. Highway Patrol
Wagener
Salley
Curtis
Mathes
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