Parole Sparked Debate Over Prison Goals in South Carolina
James Alston, a life-sentenced inmate tied to a 1972 Charleston robbery murder, won parole after three years as a governor mansion inmate. Critics protest political pressure, while supporters cite an 80 to 85 percent probation success rate and Alston’s corrected record.
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Columbia
James Alston
Charleston
Alston
State Department of Parole and Community Corrections
South Carolina
Kathy Dunning
Family Hijacks Delta Jet to Havana
Seven aboard a Miami to Tampa Delta Air Lines flight hijacked the plane Sunday. The group appeared to be a family on vacation including a girl with a large doll. Cuban authorities seized the hijackers after landing at Jose Marti International Airport in Havana around 12:30 p.m. No injuries were reported.
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Tampa
Fla
Cuba
Delta Air Lines
Miami-to-Tampa
Havana
Renaldo Begerano
Barry Blass
Jose Marti International Airport
Vatican employee’s daughter kidnapping tape seeks Agca swap
The tape shows a woman screaming and some lines that Emanuela Orlandi’s uncle says may be her, 15-year-old’s family believes the voice belongs to her. Police report kidnappers demand Mehmet Ali Agca’s release in exchange for the girl’s freedom.
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Vatican
Mehmet Ali Agca
Mario Meneguzzi
Emanuela Orlandi
Meneguzzi
Abducted Girl Found In Idaho After Utah Kidnapping Case
The parents of 4 year old Tasha Bevan say they are grateful and thrilled to have her home after she was abducted from a Salt Lake City suburb and found in an Idaho ghost town. Authorities say the abductor will face Utah anti kidnapping laws and await medical test results to determine possible sexual abuse.
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Idaho
Tasha Bevan
del Ray
Reta Bevan
Tasha
Kearns
Utah
Pete Hayward
Walesa Returns to Gdansk Shipyard Amid Hero Welcome
Lech Walesa was greeted by about 5,000 workers at the Gdansk shipyard as he received official approval for an unauthorized vacation. He told AP that fighting for oneself and others is necessary and said the two weeks of leave, with two more weeks authorized, would allow him to take additional holidays.
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Poland
Lech Walesa
Gdansk
Walesa
Associated Press
Reagan plan expands bank S and L powers
The Reagan administration proposes giving banks and savings and loan associations broader authority to offer securities insurance and real estate services. S&Ls say the plan tightens some activities and criticize it as regulation not deregulation according to Roy Green executive vice president of the U S League of Savings Institutions which has 3800 members.
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Washington
Savings and Loans
S&ls
Roy Green
U.S. League of Savings Institutions
Kissinger Slated To Head Reagan Central America Panel
President Reagan plans a bipartisan commission to shape Central America policy. Henry Kissinger was reported to have accepted the chair role, with the panel aimed at broad congressional support and possible aid changes for Nicaragua and El Salvador. The CSA debate and an $80 million aid replacement bill loom as key actions.
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Reagan
Congress
Central America
White House
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Henry Kissinger
U.S
Wartorn
International Longshoremen’s Association
Hollywood
Fla
Nicaragua
el Salvador
House
CIA
Sovet Union
Cuba
Understanding Medicare Rules to Save Money for Seniors
This guide explains Medicare parts for doctors and hospitals. It covers assignment acceptance, approved charges, deductibles, and how payments are calculated to help seniors avoid excess fees. It notes typical 80 percent coverage of approved charges and the impact of the $75 annual deductible.
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Health Care Financing Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
Medicare
Public Citizen Health Research Group
Washington, D.C
Heston Chiefs Charity Tennis Match Draws 400 in Greenville
Charlton Heston and Chiefs crew meet state and local officials in a charity tennis event in Greenville to raise funds for the Governor's School for the Arts. The King Moses actor warned of upstairs connections as Rep David Wilkins and Rep Robert Sheheen beat Heston 74 64. Mayor Bill Workman and Rep Harriet Keyserling topped Paul Sorvino 4 6 6 3 6 4.
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Red Sea
Chiefs” Crew
Greenville
Moses
David Wilkins
Robert Sheheen
Heston
Chiefs
Jerry London
Bill Workman
Harriet Keyserling
Paul Sorvino
Billy Dee Williams
South Carolina
Dick Riley
Governor's School For the Arts
Bobbi Wireless
Chester
Aiken Standard Offer to Subscribe and Advertise
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscription and classified advertising at 648 2311 and 649 1555. It notes news tips and feature ideas can be sent to the same phone line, and provides office hours and address at 124 Rutland Drive.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
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