Bell ordered to record anonymous calls in Lexington case
Charleston AP reports Larry Gene Bell charged with murder and kidnapping in the death of a 17 year old Lexington student is ordered by Circuit Judge John Hamilton Smith to read transcripts of anonymous calls to the victim's family Sharon Faye Smith and to a WIS TV reporter.
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Charleston
Larry Gene Bell
Lexington
John Hamilton Smith
Bell
Sharon Faye Smith
WIS
Halley's Comet To Vanish In Solar Glare Soon
Pasadena report says Halley’s comet will disappear into the sun’s glare within two weeks and remain invisible to most observers until late February or early March. Moonlight has hindered naked eye views, with binoculars helping a few observers low above the southwest horizon during waning twilight, says JPL astronomer Ray Newburn.
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Pasadena
Calif
International Halley Watch
Jet Propulsion
Ray Newburn
Doonesbury Character Uncle Duke Is Deceased in Strip
Life in Trudeau's Doonesbury features Uncle Duke, once a Rolling Stone writer and ambassador, listed as dead in advance copies through Feb 1. The narrative teases a possible resurrection but current releases show no comeback.
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Doonesbury
Duke
Knight-Ridder
Partly Cloudy Skies With Chance of Rain Tonight
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a 20 percent rain chance. Low temperatures will be in the upper 30s. Tomorrow is expected to be sunny with highs in the mid 50s. Details on Page 2B.
Deaths of notable residents listed in regional obituary page
The region lists obituaries for Mrs. Willie M. Henley Augusta J. Laurie Toole Kanse R. Horne Mildred C. Bartlett Ronald H. Parrott Lois T. Floyd Forest Cofer Woodrow Mobley Frances F. Lowe and Alston F. Lake Jr. The notices name the individuals and their home cities including Augusta Spartanburg Piedmont Aiken North Augusta Jacksonville Graniteville Greenwood.
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Willie M. Henley
Augusta
J. Laurie Toole
Kanse R. Horne
Spartanburg
Mildred C. Bartlett
Wagoner
Ronald H. Parrott
Piedmont
Lois T. Floyd
Aiken Forest
Inflation Eases to 3.8 Percent in 1985
The Labor Department reports the consumer price index rose 3.8 percent in 1985 marking the fourth straight year under 4 percent. Food and beverages up 2.8 percent, transportation costs 2.6 percent, housing 4.3 percent, medical care 6.7 percent, and entertainment 3.2 percent. The CPI stood at 327.4 in December with gasoline and meat contributing to the November rise before moderating by year end.
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Washington
Labor Department
Brazil
Michael Evans
Three Sikhs Convicted in Indira Gandhi Murder
In Delhi, judge convicts Satwant Singh of murdering Indira Gandhi on October 31 1984 and finds Kehar Singh and Balbir Singh guilty of conspiracy. All three receive death sentences. The trial lasted eight months without a jury in the Special Sessions Court.
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Delhi
India
Indira Gandhi
Mahesh Chandra
Special Sessions Court
Satwant Singh
U S Economy Up Slightly In Yearly Growth Revision
The Commerce Department reports 2.3 percent annual growth in 1985, the slowest since 1982. Fourth quarter GNP rose 2.4 percent due to a higher trade deficit and inflation, with prices up 4.5 percent and a weaker dollar. Kathleen Cooper expects Q4 to move to 2.7 percent.
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Washigtoy
U.S
Commerce Department
Kathleen Cooper
Security Pacific National Bank of Los Angeles
Protests Fail to Halt 911 Emergency System Approval
Aiken County Council voted to install an enhanced 911 emergency reporting system despite resident opposition. The plan charges 34 cents for 18 months then 39 cents, covers 44 000 subscribers, and takes 18 months to implement. Councilwoman Hatcher proposed escrow funding and a salary raise, both failing. The council also commended budget management and elected Smith as vice chair. Funding for Harrison-Caver County Park was approved from bond interest.
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Aiken County
Scott
Jack Scott
Bath
County
Red Miller
Miller
William C
Bill) Clyburn
Red
Clyburn
Marilyn Smith
LaVana McKenzie
Medwell Hill
Ralph F. Cullinan
J. Michael Toole
Hatcher
Smith
Toole
Harrison-Caver
Wagener
Crime Bill May Survive Opposition
In Columbia AP reports a governor's aide says it is too early to declare defeat for a plan to send minor offenders to county jails at state expense. The House Judiciary Committee began amending the Omnibus Criminal Justice Improvement Act to allow non-violent offenders to work in the community while extending sentences for violent offenders. County officials oppose the plan. Chairman Bob Sheheen expresses doubt about its overcrowding goals and funding issues. State Rep. Thomas Limehouse says the proposal may die for not reducing prison crowding, while prison officials dispute an overcrowding problem with minimum security prisons.
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Columbia
House
Judiciary Committee
Bob Sheheen
Thomas Limehouse
Dorchester
Sheheen
Kershaw County
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Georgia Tech
Halley
Uncle Duke
Abby
Senate
Robert Dole
Kansas
Robert Byrd
West Virginia
Reagan
Capitol Hill
Congress
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