INS says organized crime gangs use fake docs to enter US
Washington analysis warns gangs from the Yakuza to Jamaican networks are escalating crime. It cites up to 58 murders tied to Jamaican groups in Washington and Baltimore over five years, plus Nigerian fraud troubling American Express, as INS probes smuggling narcotics weapons and ticket theft.
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US Air PSA Merger Gets Tentative Approval
The Transportation Department approved a tentative merger between USAir and Pacific Southwest Airlines noting limited competition impact. PSA serves six western states while USAir operates in 31 states with a hub at Pittsburgh. The merged carrier would remain seventh in size with about 4.9 percent of U S revenue passenger miles.
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Progress Report On Global CFC Production Freeze Plan
A Reagan official says industrialized nations may accept a U S initiative to limit CFC production within a year. Richard Benedict, deputy assistant secretary of state for the environment, cites Geneva talks with 25 nations and pending Feb 23 negotiations. He predicts nations will accept a production freeze within a year.
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Setbacks in U S Space Program Challenge Private Launches
Presidential science adviser William R. Graham told the House committee that setbacks in the U S space program will hamper private payload launches for the foreseeable future. He said government facilities could help private industry by easing access and capacity limits. Rep Manuel Lujan asked about relaxing antitrust rules and subsidies.
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Anti Nuclear Fast for Disarmament Heads to Geneva
Former NASA scientist Charles Hyder, on a water only fast for 128 days, will travel to Geneva for arms talks. Supporters say the protest aims to revive U S interest while Hyder hopes to engage European peace groups. Dr Ted Taylor notes waning U S attention and Hyder’s outreach to Europe.
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Forgery Suspect Eats Check in Jacksonville
Alvin Davis, 31, jailed on two forgery counts, resisting arrest with violence, and tampering with evidence after allegedly trying to pass a December stolen check from a lawyer. He swallowed the check to prevent use as evidence when confronted by Detective Mark Richardson at a local store.
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Civil rights leader James Farmer released from hospital
Civil rights leader James Farmer, founder of the Congress of Racial Equality, leaves a Springfield hospital after more than a week of recovery from a minor heart attack. He regrets missing Forsyth County Georgia march and says he would consider attending even wheelchair bound with a heart monitor. He was hospitalized after chest pains following a January 19 Antioch College speech honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
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Rafsanjani Defends Hostage Tactics and Asset Return
Iran's Parliament Speaker Rafsanjani said Tehran would aid a U S hostage release in Lebanon if Washington frees 507 million dollars in Iranian assets frozen after the 1979 embassy seizure. He justified hostagetaking as pressure by Lebanon groups while denying Iran controls captives and urged U S France to end hostility. He offered no new information on Terry Waite.
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Lebanon Aims to Free Hostages amid Ongoing Talks
A new group claimed it abducted four teachers as part of alleged American intrigue while Anglican envoy Terry Waite remains active in negotiations. The U S State Department ordered travel restrictions to Lebanon with a 30 day window for about 1,500 Americans to depart as 26 foreigners vanish and eight are Americans. Waite’s safety is uncertain though the Church of England reports he continues talks and plans to return after mission completion.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Publication Details
The Aiken Standard provides phone numbers for subscriptions 649 5316, classifieds 649 1555, news tips 648 2311 and display ads 648 2311. Customer service hours are 5 30 p.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 10 30 a.m. Sundays. Established 1867 the paper is published weekday afternoons and Sunday by Aiken Communications Inc.
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Mudd and NBC To Part Ways Over 1986 Show
NBC News plans to part with Roger Mudd after the cancellation of 1986 The program co hosted with Connie Chung faced declining ratings and internal disagreements. The Times cited unnamed sources noting negotiations over remaining contract compensation.
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