Tapes Reveal Brutality in Shari Smith Case
Police say a taped caller linked to the Shari Smith abduction and death exhibited a mix of cruelty and fear of punishment. Larry Bell, an electrician and ex convict, was charged with holding against will and later tied to Helmick’s death, with investigators evaluating the tapes for clues.
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Belgium King Rejects Resignation in Coup for Yet-Targeted Elections
King Baudouin asks Prime Minister Wilfried Martens to stay on to finish business before early elections, likely moved from December 8 to October. Martens resigned after six French speaking cabinet members quit over shared responsibility for the May 29 soccer riot that left 38 dead and 450 injured. NATO missiles deployment by the government continues despite opposition.
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U S Demands Soviet Explanation Over German Car Crash
Three U S soldiers from the Military Liaison Mission to East Germany said to be on legitimate business were rear ended by a Soviet military truck in East Germany. Pentagon spokesman Fred Hoffman said they were observing a Soviet unit returning to its garrison and were not near any off limits base.
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Teen hackers use home PCs to drain funds and leak Pentagon numbers
Seven teenagers in South Plainfield used home computers to commit credit fraud and long distance theft and to gather Pentagon generals’ access codes in a scheme compared to War Games. Prosecutor Alan Rockoff says up to 500 people nationwide may have used the electronic bulletin boards to share numbers, plan fake purchases, and exploit telecoms. The youths used nicknames Beowulf Store Manager Vam pire N J Hack Shack Treasure Chest Private Sector Red Barchetta.
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Charities watch budget battle over mail costs
Washington AP reports charities fear higher direct mail costs as Congress weighs budget cuts. Nonprofits rely on mailings as lifeline and current non profit postage subsidies may end, threatening fundraising. If impasse continues, a second rate increase could hit October 1.
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George Miller
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Budget Talks Resume as Senate Looks at House Deficit Plan
Sputtering budget talks resume with Senate negotiators weighing a House Democrats offer for a $273 billion deficit-reduction package. Sen. Pete Domenici says he is not that much more encouraged by the latest offer as negotiations continue in Washington.
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Senate Budget Committee
House
Mars mission viability eyed at 30 billion cost
U S scientists and policymakers discuss a two decade plan to send humans to Mars with a $30 billion budget. Sen Sparks Matsunaga proposes joint effort with Russia echoing Apollo Soyuz detente. Soviet cosmonauts back revival of U S Soviet space cooperation discussed at a Planetary Society event led by Carl Sagan.
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United States
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Matsunaga
D-Hawaii
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Reagan Focused on Recovery After Cancer Surgery
Vice President George Bush says normal operations prevail at the White House as President Reagan, recovering from an intestinal operation, regains strength and receives well wishes. Doctors believe cancer was removed, with no current signs of recurrence. Reagan remains in excellent spirits and stable condition as aides report no dwelling on his illness.
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Donald T. Regan
Larry Speakes
Speakes
Nancy Reagan
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Fed Keeps Neutral Course As Money Supply Surges
The Federal Reserve will maintain its neutral monetary policy stance for the year despite a growing money supply. Chairman Paul Volcker defended the decision not to cut rates, citing reasonable judgments and a possibly temporary spike in M1. He will present the mid year economy assessment to the House Banking Committee.
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Paul Volcker
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Aiken Standard Subscription and Contact Lines
Aiken Standard lists subscription and advertising contact numbers including 648-2311 for subscriptions and ideas and 649-1555 for classifieds. Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday at 124 Rutland Drive.
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Emergency Numbers In Aiken Area Community Help Lines
Aiken Community Hospital and Volunteer Fire Departments provide emergency numbers 649 7911 and 648 6811. Aiken County Sheriff dispatches can be reached at 648 6811. Widowed Persons Association offers a Grief Support Group for local residents seeking support.
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Wagener Police
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Salley Police
Massive Saluda River Fish Kill Alarms South Carolina Officials
State officials say up to a million fish may have died along a 15 mile Saluda River stretch from Buzzards Roost in Newberry to Silverstreet. Investigators collected samples Tuesday while ruling out nothing, including toxic substances, as cause.
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Newberry
Alan Trim
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Newberry County
Silverstreet
Lake Murray
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