Cuomo Keynote Stirs Tears At Democratic Convention
At the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco Mario Cuomo delivers a keynote speech praised as the finest of our lifetime by Gov. James Blanchard and others. Delegates rose to applaud as Cuomo contrasted policies with Reagan era claims and urged unity and fairness for the downtrodden.
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U.S. Australia demand NZ access to ports and airfields
WELLINGTON AP United States and Australia said U S military forces must have full access to New Zealand ports and airfields for the ANZUS pact to survive. A communique at the talks reaffirmed access by allied aircraft and ships to ANZUS airfields and ports as essential to the alliance's continuing effectiveness.
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Talks Start In Bid To End Dock Strike In Britain
Government mediators sought to end a week-old dock strike that stranded foreign truck drivers near Dover and pushed up food prices. Face-to-face talks between union leaders and employers had collapsed. mediators from the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service planned separate talks with each side.
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Reagan Signs Bill Linking Drinking Age to Highway Funds
President Reagan signs legislation tying federal highway aid to states raising the drinking age to 21. The ceremony includes representatives from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Students Against Drunk Driving, and Remove Intoxicated Drivers who lobbied for the bill.
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Bombs set near armored car in West Virginia incident
Two men living in a tent with 75 pounds of dynamite were arrested after a bomb near a cash loaded armored truck exploded with minor damage. The blast occurred Monday afternoon as two masked suspects on a motorcycle triggered the device. Three additional bombs were found at the scene and later disarmed.
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Pope Dons Blue Ski Suit For Perfect Slalom In Alps
Pope John Paul II wore a blue ski suit and completed a perfect slalom down a slope in the Italian Alps in his first ski outing as pope since 1978. President Sandro Pertini joined him on Mount Adamello 11,664 feet high, as photographs released by the presidential palace show the two in the snow with wine and pasta promised afterward.
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Tiny Tim Reappears on TV Serenade Newly Married Couple
Tiny Tim joined KYW-Is show People Are Talking to serenade a Wilmington Delaware couple who wed on air, recalling his Tonight Show marriage to Miss Vicki in 1969 and playing I Love You Truly on the ukulele. Liza Minnelli enters Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage California for alcohol and Valium dependency, aided by publicist Allen Eichhorn, alongside sister Lorna Luft. The center’s stay typically lasts four to six weeks.
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Jackson Delays Decision On Thurmond Bid In Senate Race
In San Francisco AP report, Rev. Jesse Jackson says he wants the South to lead national politics and hints at a possible independent challenge to Strom Thurmond. He tells South Carolina delegates he may return home and urges support for his platform while noting the legitimacy hurdles for longshots. He cites demographics he views as obstacles and urges bold challenges to the political establishment.
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Hollings angers delegates with rainbow coalition remarks
In San Francisco AP Hollings criticizes Jesse Jacksons rainbow coalition as misguided and says blacks have their place in South Carolina party organs. Delegates react as Jackson hints at returning to South Carolina and potentially running for US Senate as an independent against Strom Thurmond. Hollings praises Jacksons dynamism and intent despite the clash.
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Quotes From The Democratic National Convention
San Francisco notes include Mondale criticising handling of the move to dump and reinstate the party chair, Durst quipping about Mondale, Reagan jokes on Canada, Cuomo praising Italian Queens roots, Hart predicting Ferraro as VP, Ferraro quipping about a busy signal, and Foat commenting on Ferraro’s candidacy after a high profile trial.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Office Hours Notice
Aiken Standard lists subscription and classified advertising numbers and a newsroom contact. It provides phone lines 648 2311 for subscriptions and news ideas, 649 1555 for classified ads, and notes offices at 124 Rutland Drive open 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
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