Publication of Discovery Mission Breach Cited
The space shuttle Discovery's first purely military mission sparked debate over secrecy. Reports claim the satellite would eavesdrop on Soviet signals, prompting defense officials to defend journalistic disclosure as a minor breach.
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Discovery
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Washington Post
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James Bamford
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Inaugural Weekend Opens in Washington with Fireworks
The president's $12 million inaugural weekend begins with thousands of out of towners arriving in the capital for a pageant and fireworks. The kickoff to Reagan's second inauguration includes a Prelude Pageant narrated by actor Fess Parker detailing inaugural music and addresses.
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Washington
Reagan
Fess Parker
Belgium to Station NATO Nuclear Missiles in Belgium
Belgian Prime Minister Wilfried Martens says Belgium has made a firm decision to deploy NATO nuclear missiles on Belgian soil but will not field all missiles if the Soviet Union agrees to reduce its arsenal. The move aligns with the plan to place 572 U.S.-built missiles in five Western European nations.
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Brussels
Belgium
Wilfried Martens
NATO
Martens
Alabama abortion counselor defies anti abortion protests
Kathryn Wood of the Women’s Community Health Center in Huntsville says she will not surrender to anti abortion terrorism. She spoke as overnight vigils were planned by the National Organization for Women at 25 clinics in 18 states, including her Alabama facility.
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Washington
Alabama
Kathryn Wood
Women’s Community Health Center
Huntsville
National Organization For Women
Chernenko Showcased as Border Guard Hero in New Film
A 20 minute documentary shown in a Moscow theater extols Konstantin Chernenko’s border guard service from 1930 to 1932 in Kazakhstan. The film appears timed for the 40th anniversary of World War II victory. It portrays him as a military hero ahead of commemorations.
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Moscow
Konstantin A. Chernenko
Chernenko
Kazakhstan
Africa faces spreading famine threatens Sudan and Kenya
Washington reports drought and famine are expanding in Africa with starvation risks rising to levels seen in Ethiopia. U.S. officials warn the Sudan and Kenya have moved onto the danger list for mass starvation in the coming months.
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Washington
Africa
Sudan
Ethiopia
U.S
McPherson
Kenya
Miami Jet Hijacking Foiled by Ground Crew Action
A man aboard Eastern Airlines Flight 403 threatened to ignite gasoline and force a Cuba bound hijack. The plane landed in Orlando where Lazaro Hernandez of Passaic New Jersey was arrested after surrendering a lighter and dropping the substance he carried. All 129 aboard were unharmed.
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Eastern Airlines
Cuba
Orlando
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Newark
N.J
Paula Musto
Lazaro Hernandez
Passaic
Carolyn Fennell
Orlando International
Roger Myers
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlan
Dennis Lawrence
Hernandez
Fennell
Reagan Seeks Wider Soviet Talks to Include Central America
The Reagan administration plans broadened dialogue with the Soviet Union by proposing talks on Central America and other unstable regions, now that a January Geneva agreement on nuclear arms has reopened broader discussion. An anonymous official said clarifying positions could reduce global danger. U.S. officials noted shifts since prior detente opposition and outlined potential U.S. representatives and site considerations for future talks.
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Reagan
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Middle East
U.S
Nixon
Ford
United States
Ronald Reagan
White House
U.N
Geneva
Mark Palmer
State Department
Iser
Republicans Consider Higher Taxes to Cut Deficits
Senior Republicans in the Senate say tax increases may be needed to cut deficits by half over three years. Senator John Chafee of Rhode Island says taxes will be required to meet the goal. Senator Robert Packwood hints at a disguised tax rise like cigarette tax retention. House Republicans push for reduced defense spending to protect MX missile votes.
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Senate
GOP
John Chafee
Rhode Island
Chafee
Robert Dole
Robert Packwood
Senate Finance Committee
Dole
House
Robert Michel
Weinberger
Teacher salaries near 1984 85 act goal in South Carolina
The average classroom teacher pay in SC will be about 19 985 dollars this year, roughly 150 dollars above the 1984 Education Improvement Act target. The rise stems from 60 million dollars in new sales tax funds and district additions, with 1983 84 to 84 85 gains around 2 6 thousand dollars.
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South Carolina
General Assembly
State Department of Education
Southeastern
State Budget and Control Board
Jo Ann Kerrey
Education Department
Dick Riley
Terry Peterson
Peterson
Aiken Standard Office Hours And Rates Notice
Aiken Standard offices at 124 Rutland Drive operate 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday. The notice lists prepaid carrier rates and PBM rates with a contact number 648 6811 for service.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
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