Martial Law Lifts in Poland July 23 End Date Set
The Council of State ordered lifting martial law in Poland starting July 23 following Premier Jaruzelski and President Jablonski. Parliament passed emergency powers and a constitutional amendment to keep controls and imprison dissidents during an 18 month transition amid opposition concerns.
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Warsaw
Poland
Council of State
Communist Party
Wojciech Jaruzelski
Henryk Jablonski
Jablonski
Military Council For National Salvation
Jaruzelski
Independent Union
Solidarity
Jozef Glemp
Karol Makuzynski
Romuald Bukowski
Ryszard Reiff
Janusz Zablocki
Pope appeals to kidnappers to spare Orlandi
Pope John Paul II urged the Vatican employee’s daughter Emanuela Orlandi be released unharmed. He spoke after kidnappers set a midnight deadline tied to Mehmet Ali Agca’s fate, begging the captors in a Vatican statement to show pity for a young life.
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Rome
John Paul II
God
Humanity
Vatican
Emanuela Orlandi
Mehmet Ali Agca
John Paul
House Votes to Preserve MX Missile Funding in Defense Bill
The House narrowly blocks stripping MX missile funds from the 1984 defense authorization bill. A Reagan blitz swayed 220 to 207 to keep $2.56 billion for the first 27 of a planned 100 Peacekeeper missiles, with cross-party support and 18 Republicans voting with Democrats against production.
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Washington
Reagan
House
GOP
Medlock predicts execution by end of 1986 in SC
State Attorney General Travis Medlock says he expects someone will be executed in the electric chair before his term ends in 1986. He notes the office's policy is to expedite and carry out the law, setting aside personal feelings in death penalty appeals. His stance contrasted with rival Donnie Myers in 1982.
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Greenville
Travis Medlock
South Carolina
Gemayel and Shultz to discuss Israel pullout plan
Lebanese President Amin Gemayel meets Secretary of State George Shultz in Washington to respond to Israel's plan to move troops from central to southern Lebanon. A State Department official notes the timing is delicate and the United States seeks full withdrawal of foreign forces while reacting cautiously. Gemayel opposes the move.
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Washington
Amin Gemayel
Lebanon
George P. Shultz
Israel
Gemayel
State Department
United States
John Hughes
U.S
Six Die in Beirut Hotel Bombing and Gun Attack
Three terrorists stormed Beirut's Summerland hotel killing six and wounding 18 including an Italian peacekeeper. Two guards were shot dead as a car packed with explosives ignited a raging blaze. suspects fled with no ID. The attack occurred amid sectarian conflict affecting the region.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Summerland
Israel
Druse
Christian East Beirut
Hollings Contributors Disclosed Hit by Lawyer Donations
Charlotte observers report major Hollings donors are executives from trucking, telecom, textile and apparel firms. Among individuals, lawyers were the largest group, with nearly 300 lawyers giving over 72 thousand dollars in six months. PACs added about 93 thousand, while total funds reach 744 thousand since campaign start.
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Charlotte
N.C
Ernest F. Hollings
Federal Election Commission
South Carolina
Hollings
Char
Lotte Observer
Political Action Committee
Pacs
Donor May Ask Money Back
A political action committee linked to Gov. Dick Riley and former Agriculture Commissioner Bryan Patrick may seek a refund after the South Carolina Ethics Commission asked for more information.
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Columbia
Dick Riley
Agriculture
Bryan Patrick
State Ethics Commission
Aides Say No Morale Problem Despite Bleak Outlook
Charleston AP report says Hollings campaign staff deny morale issues despite layoffs and salary cuts. Aides note bleak outlook but press secretary Rahmi claims no morale problems, citing fund raising shifts and staff changes in Washington.
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Charleston
Ernest Hollings
News and Courier
Washington
al Rahmi
South Carolina
Democrat
Rahmi
Beach Boys to Play at New Mexico State Fair
James Watt plans to attend the Beach Boys concert in Carlsbad while David Bowie’s Syracuse show is postponed due to production delays. Bowie, 36, rescheduled the Syracuse date to September 6 with tickets honored at the New Mexico event.
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Albuquerque
N.M
James Watt
Carlsbad
Washington, D.C
Watt
White House
New Mexico
Steve Anaya
Torrance County
Democratic Party
David Bowie
Carrier Dome
Syracuse
N.Y
Europe
Bowie
David Skiles
Aiken Standard Ad Office Hours and Contact Lines
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions and classified ads 648-2311 and 649-1555. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive are open 8 30 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. Monday through Friday with news ideas welcome.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Emergency Contacts in Aiken Community Service
Aiken Community Hospital provides 649 7911 for emergencies. Volunteer Fire Departments and EMS share 648 6811. Aiken County Sheriff also operates at 648 6811 for rapid response.
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Aiken Community Hospital
Aiken County
Jackson
Graniteville
New Ellenton
North Augusta
Emergency For the
Poison Control Center
S.C. Highway Patrol
Wagener
Wagener Police
Salley Fire
Salley Police
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Walter Mondale
John Glenn
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Senate
Aiken
Carrier
PBM
Aiken Police
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Laurie
Leverett’s Shoes
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