PTL grand jury targets Bakker and executives over tax issues
A Charlotte grand jury will investigate possible tax fraud by Jim Bakker and PTL executives, not the ministry. Subpoenas are expected to issuing to as many as 10 Bakker-era officials within two weeks.
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Charlotte
N.C
PTL
Jim Bakker
Charlotte Observer
Bakker
Fort Mill
Jerry Falwell
Jessica Hahn
Internal Revenue Service
Justice Department
Associated Press
Grand Jury
Jerry Nims
Floodwaters Wash Train Cars Into River in India
A flash flood swept two cars from the Dakshin Express into a rain swollen river in Andhra Pradesh, killing dozens of sleeping passengers. Authorities say 30 bodies were recovered from one car. the fate of the second car’s occupants remained unclear as 14 of 18 cars derailed.
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New Delhi
India
United News of India
P.S. Rammohan Rao
Andhra Pradesh
UNI
All-India Radio
LaRouche Claims North Behind Indictment
Lyndon H. LaRouche, indicted on obstruction charges over a $1 million card fraud scheme tied to his 1984 campaign, accused Lt. Col. Oliver North and the NSC of covert efforts to derail the federal investigation. He pleaded innocent and was released on $20,000 bail posted by a LaRouche supporter.
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Boston
Lyndon H. LaRouche
Oliver North
LaRouche
Edmund D. Hagler
Hatboro
North
National Security Council
NSC
U.S. Justice Department
Massive Seoul Protest Flares Over Chun Doo Hwan Regime
Tens of thousands to over a million gathered in Seoul for a funeral march for student Lee Han yul. Police used tear gas as crowds tried to reach the presidential palace, while government granted civil rights recalls for 2,335 opponents amid reforms.
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Seoul
South Korea
Lee Hanyul
Chun Doohwan
Kim Daejung
Chun
Yonsei University
Lee
City Hall
Presidential Palace
Lee Hangol
Democrats Face Long Odds On Blocking Gulf Protection Plan
Senate Democrats admit they cannot break a Republican filibuster to block Reagan's plan to protect Kuwaiti oil tankers in the Persian Gulf. A cloture vote is planned on a motion to end the filibuster as House approval of a 90 day delay influences the stalled effort. The plan would begin mid July with U S flags and naval escorts through the Gulf amid Iran Iraq war tensions.
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Washington
Senate
Reagan
Persian Gulf
U.S
James Sasser
D-Tenn
House
Gulf
Sasser
United States
Kuwait
Iraq
Coast Guard
Republicans Charge Democrats Slow Bork Nomination Hearings
Republicans accuse Democrats of stalling the Senate confirmation process for President Reagan’s Supreme Court pick Robert H. Bork. Democrats delay hearings until Sept 15, risking a vacancy at the start of the court’s next term, while Biden and allies pledge a thorough, fair review.
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Washington
Senate
Reagan
Robert H. Bork
Supreme Court
Bob Dole
Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Joseph R. Biden
Reagan-Meese
Bork
Edwin Meese III
Biden
New York Times
Dole
White House
Marlin Fitzwater
Aiken Standard Subscription and Contact Info
Aiken Standard lists subscription rates and contact numbers for classified ads, news tips, and customer service. Offices are at 124 Rutland Drive with hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Sundays. mailing address is P O Box 456, Aiken South Carolina 29802.
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Volvic
Kroger
Aiken County
Atlanta, Ga
South Carolina
Charlotte, N.C
Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O. Box
Emergency numbers from the Aiken Standard listing local services
The Aiken Standard provides a service listing emergency contacts including fire and police departments in Aiken and surrounding areas plus poison control and sheriff options. It notes publication details and the mailing address for address changes.
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S.C. Highway Patrol
Salley Fire
Salley
Volunt Fire
Wagener
Wagener Police
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Mecklenburg County
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Ahesha
Michele Ann Sexton
York County
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Hitchcock Plaza
Volvic Mountain
Syngman Rhee
Gulf Plans
Aiken Flas Value Home Center
Makita
Eddy Ellis
Sun
York St
PBM
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North Augusta
Abused Persons Coalition
Aiken Police
Emerg
HCA
Jackson Police
New Ellenton
New Holland
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