Bundy death row stay request faces deadline in Florida
A U S district judge weighed a stay of execution for serial killer Theodore Bundy as his attorneys have one day left to block the January 15 1978 date. If denied, appeals proceed to the 11th circuit and possibly the Supreme Court. Bundy was condemned for the Florida State University sorority slayings and a 12 year old girl abduction slaying.
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Miami
Theodore R. Bundy
Florida
Electric Chair
U.S. District
William Zloch
Bundy
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Atlanta
U.S. Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Florida State University
Delegation Works On Vietnam War MIAs In Hanoi Talks
A U S delegation meets Vietnamese officials in Hanoi to push resolution of nearly 1800 American MIAs from the Vietnam War. The two day policy talks follow Vietnam’s mid June disclosure of preliminary data on 21 MIAs and the suggestion that remains of ten could be located.
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Hanoi, Vietnam
U.S
Acton
Vietnam
Gay groups condemn Supreme Court sodomy ruling in 5-4 decision
Gay rights leaders call the Supreme Court decision devastating and frightening as they vow to intensify efforts against discrimination. They say the ruling upholding a Georgia sodomy law will energize the movement, with National Gay and Lesbian Task Force spokesman Ron Najman in New York City saying it will knock peoples socks off.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Ron Najman
National
Gay and Lesbian Task Force
New York City
Georgia
SALT II meeting proposal eyed by Reagan aides
Washington considers a Soviet invite for a Geneva talks session on SALT II amid caution it could be used for grandstanding. Reagan, returning from vacation, joked about too much salt. Officials doubt the plan, with skepticism strongest at the Pentagon.
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Washington
Reagan
Kremlin
Air Force One
California
U.S
Geneva
Pentagon
More High Earners Pay No Tax in 1984
Treasury data show 579 filers with income of 200000 or more paid no federal income tax in 1984, up from 299 the prior year. While 0.23 percent of high earners avoided tax, large deductions and substantial losses from farming, business, and partnerships shielded other income.
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Washington
Congress
Treasury Department
Ambassador Forch Replaced In Honduras After Short Tenure
Washington replaces ambassador John Forch to Honduras amid controversy over his tenure. U.S. aid to rebels in Nicaragua and reported pressure on Honduran authorities are cited as context, with officials stating the move is not policy related.
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Washington
United States
Honduras
John Forch
House of Representatives
State Department
U.S
Soviets Ordered to Pay $413,000 in Libel and Unpaid Shipment
U S District Judge David Kenyon awarded Raphael Gregorian 250000 for libel after Soviet press labeling him an American spy and 163000 for an unpaid shipment of medical supplies. Gregorian, 56, from Palo Alto, ran a large medical supply business in the Soviet Union for 14 years before being ousted on November 10, 1984. He sought 10 million dollars in damages.
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Los Angeles
Soviet Union
U.S
David Kenyon
Raphael Gregorian
Gregorian
Gerald Kroll
Palo Alto
Izvestia
Woman loses suit over Maltese killed by neighbor dogs
Frances Ripley failed to recover 734 for veterinary and replacement costs after her Maltese Michael was killed in October. In town court she kept the frozen dog as evidence and claimed teeth marks showed neighbor dogs attacked it, while Charles Joslin defended his dogs and suggested a stray was to blame.
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Joslin
Michael
Ripley
Leading Indicators Rise Slightly Amid Mixed Economic Signals
The Commerce Department reports the Index of Leading Indicators rose 0.2 percent in May after a 1.3 percent April gain, with six of eleven components advancing and the broader economy seen edging toward better growth in the second half. Analysts note high uncertainty about a stronger rollover in 1986. The data show rising unemployment at 7.3 percent and weakness in manufacturing and oil drilling, while forecasters split on growth potential for the year.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
Reagan
OPEC Ends Summer Meet on Brioni Without Accord
OPEC ministers wrapped six days of talks on Brioni Island without reaching an oil output agreement. Analysts warn price slumps may persist into next year as Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies appear hesitant to commit. A July regroup in Geneva is planned to resume production talks.
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Brioni
Yugoslavia
Adriatic
OPEC
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Saudi Arabia
Arabian
Kuwait
Qatar
United Arab Emirates
Geneva
Memorial service for Sen. East unfolds in Raleigh
North Carolina leaders gathered for the memorial in Raleigh as Gov. Jim Martin stayed silent on his successor plan. Sen. John East was found dead in Greenville from carbon monoxide poisoning, with reports of a note on health problems and a note about suicide. Rep. Jim Broyhill is mentioned as a potential successor after East announced he would not seek re election due to health.
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Raleigh
N.C
John East
Jim Martin
Martin
East
Greenville
Greensboro News & Record
Senate
Jim Broyhill
Posner land values questioned in tax fraud trial
Witness and land appraiser Thomas Dixon testified that a 16 acre gift to Miami Christian College in 1975 was worth about 30 000 per acre instead of 125 000 cited by Victor Posner. An additional six acres was valued at 38 000 per acre instead of 175 000. Prosecutors say inflated values cheated the IRS of 1.2 million over five years. Posner faces up to 50 years if convicted.
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Miami
Victor Posner
Thomas J. Dixon
Miami Christian College
Miami Beach
Posner
Dixon
U.S
Neil Cartusciello
Internal Revenue Service
Richard Cooner
Miss Plainwell Pageant Title Reassigned to Andrea Worden
Ranelle Collison 18 relinquished the Miss Plainwell crown after pageant officials ruled Andrea Worden 18 deserved the title. Worden was named runner up when Collison had been crowned Saturday before about 250 spectators.
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Plainwell, Mich
Ranelle Collison
Plainwell
Southwestern Michigan
Andrea Worden
Collison
Worden
Aiken Standard Subscription and Office Information
Aiken Standard lists phone numbers for subscriptions and classifieds and provides office hours and address. It notes mailing address, USPS code, and subscription rates for home delivery and mail rates with payment instructions.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Aiken, S.C
Emergency numbers and local agencies listed by Aiken Standard
A service from The Aiken Standard presents a directory of emergency and public safety contacts including Poison Control 1 800 922 9709 S C Highway Patrol Salley Fire Salley Police Sheriff Long Distal Wagener Fire Wagener Police Widowed Persons Assn and other local agencies with phone numbers and addresses for residents seeking urgent assistance.
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Poison Control Center
S.C. Highway Patrol
Salley Fire
Salley
Sheriff's Department
Sheriff
Long Distal
Sheriff Fire
E Ilance
Volunt Fire Departments
Wagener Fire
Wagener Police
Aiken Standard
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
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North Augusta
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