Western fires rage across 11 states and Canada
AP reports more than 10,000 firefighters battled extreme heat as brush and forest fires scorched 900000 acres across 11 Western states and Canada. San Luis Obispo deaths and evacuations followed an eight-home, wall of flame incident. state of emergency declared. schools closed and water pressure dropped amid growing fires and disrupted services.
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Porter Executed In Texas For Fort Worth Officer Slaying
Henry Martinez Porter was executed by lethal injection in Huntsville after claiming self defense in the 10 year old killing of Fort Worth police officer Henry Mailloux. He stated that he shot first when threatened, and the case drew attention as one of two Texas executions within weeks.
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Refugees Flood Into Costa Rica
A surge of Nicaraguan refugees strains Costa Rica's economy and society. Central bank president Eduardo Lizano warns of a potential crisis as up to 500 Nicaraguans cross daily, with as many as 250,000 living in Costa Rica, only 20,000 legally. The number is expected to double in two years.
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Nicaragua
Eduardo Lizano
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Obregon
Sweeping Victory Claimed In Mexico
Mexico City AP reports the Institutional Revolutionary Party claims a sweeping victory in national elections. The party, long entrenched from village to presidency for 56 years, consolidates power as expectations suggested minority gains in the 300-seat lower house, seven governors’ offices, and various state and local posts.
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Seven Blacks Killed by South Africa Police
In Kwa-Thema east of Johannesburg police killed seven people during clashes tied to a funeral for four others killed earlier. Police used birdshot and pistol fire as residents attacked a black officer’s home and staged night vigils amid a heavy security presence and roadblocks.
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South Africa
Kwa- Thema
Pretoria
Simeon Nkoane
Nkoane
Gov Riley touts gains from Education Improvement Act
Myrtle Beach Governor Dick Riley says early results from the 1984 Education Improvement Act show higher test scores and lower absenteeism and truancy. He cautions progress will take time but insists the penny tax funds must remain focused on quality public schools. Riley and Superintendent Charlie Williams warn of tougher reforms ahead as the second year begins.
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Iraqi attack sets Turkish tanker afire in Persian Gulf
In the Persian Gulf, the Turkish supertanker M. Vatan was hit by an Iraqi Exocet missile near Jabrin island, burning and forcing the crew to abandon ship. Shipping sources in Dubai and Bahrain said the vessel, fully loaded as a very large crude carrier, may be the largest tanker attacked in the Iran Iraq war. Rescue tugs reached the scene as Iraq claimed a large maritime target near Kharg Island had been struck.
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Persian Gulf
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Kuwait
Jabrin
Kharg
Magistrate Urges Hess Start Sentence Before Disappearance
U S Magistrate Charles W Gambrell recommended that Arthur G Hess begin serving his misconduct in office sentence, revoke his $10000 bond, and pursue appeals. The suggestion comes as Hess vanishes amid investigations into bribery extortion and obstruction tied to Joel Hendrix.
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Mary Davis McEachern
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Columbia Entertainment
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South Carolina
Aiken Standard Subscription and Advertising Contacts
The Aiken Standard lists phone numbers for subscriptions and classified advertising and invites readers to call with news or feature ideas. Offices operate on weekdays with hours indicating morning and afternoon service.
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Aiken
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