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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1984

Page

2

PSC Reconsider Refusal Of SCE&G Rate Hike

The Public Service Commission must reexamine its July ruling that granted only 34.1 million of an 86.2 million rate increase for South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. Special Circuit Judge Wade Weatherford Jr. found the evidence supporting the PSC's 13.2 percent return insufficient and asked for a remand. If appealed, SCE&G may refund overcharges with 12 percent interest. hearings continue on a separate 170 million request with a 14-16.75 percent debated return.

Scea&g Steve Hamm PSC SCEAG

Kidnap of Saudi consul shocks Beirut in seafront district

Gunmen abducted the Saudi Arabian consul Hussein Abdullah Farrash in west Beirut as his car was attacked in Manara. His driver Izzat Akkash was wounded and sought help at the Saudi Embassy. Police sealed off the area while U.S. Navy jets conducted reconnaissance along the coast. The incident followed heavy bombardment across Beirut with dozens killed and wounded.

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Reagan signals potential easing with Soviets in 1984

Washington reports President Reagan, known for harsh criticims of the Kremlin, is leaving open the chance of better U.S.-Soviet relations in the coming year. He meets with Paul Nitze, negotiator for Geneva talks on medium-range missiles, as talks have stalled since the Soviet walkout after NATO deployments.

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Soviets Mock Reagan Speech as Election Propaganda

Tass says Reagan speech is propaganda not change in nuclear policy. Soviet officials demand concrete arms control concessions before engaging in conciliatory talks, criticizing the address as campaign rhetoric masking the US stance.

Reagan United States Administration

Court Hears Arguments On Exclusionary Rule Changes

The Supreme Court weighs carving out a good faith exception to the exclusionary rule, heard in two cases from California and Massachusetts. Justices revisit whether illegally obtained evidence should be admissible under specific circumstances, amid prior signals they may modify the rule.

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Reynolds to appeal ruling blocking Jackie lookalike ads

Barbara Reynolds a model who resembles Jacqueline Onassis plans an appeal after a state Supreme Court decision by Justice Edward J Greenfield blocking her from appearing in advertisements as the former first lady. Reynolds criticized the ruling as unfair and said she admires Jackie. The suit targets modeling and advertising agencies and Dior for ads showing Reynolds at a party with both real and impersonated celebrities.

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Shultz Seeks Soviet Cooperation to Reduce War Risk

Secretary of State George P. Shultz proposed working with the Soviet Union to lower inadvertent war risk and urged resuming nuclear arms control talks. At the European security conference he pressed for steps to ease East West barriers while cautioning against expansion of military superiority.

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Geter Opts For New Trial Over Polygraph Test

Lewell Geter, an engineer convicted in a 1982 Balch Springs fast food robbery and sentenced to life, will face a new trial on April 9 after his lawyers rejected a Dallas homicide detective as polygraph examiner. Prosecutors offered release on bond if he passed. defense sought an alternative examiner or trial, citing public concern over fairness in Dallas County.

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Retrial May Affect Brown Case In Dallas

In Dallas, Joyce Ann Brown, imprisoned for an armed fur-store robbery, awaits a potential retrial amid doubts about her guilt. The case mirrors Lewell Geter’s exoneration, as Brown cites a flawed system, noting witness identification and a lack of physical evidence. A second polygraph is being considered by the judge to reassess her culpability.

Dallas Lewell Geter Joyce Ann Brown

Aiken Standard Subscription and Ad Contact Info

The notice lists phone numbers for subscriptions and classified ads at 648 2311 and 649 1555 plus a news idea line. It also provides office hours and street address 124 Rutland Drive for Aiken Standard offices open 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday Friday.

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