Ex Congressman Heads Thurmond Dems in 1984
Former U S Representative Kenneth L. Holland will chair Democrats for Thurmond in 1984. Thurmond praised Holland as an asset to his campaign, and Holland said he seeks the role despite likely Democratic criticism.
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Tough Laws Intend to Suppress Dissent in Poland
After 19 months of martial law Poland returns to civilian government with emergency powers and tighter controls. Premier Jaruzelski promises crackdown on anti state activity while amnesty frees about 800 violators. seven Solidarity members remain hunted as Wałęsa contemplates August Accord implications.
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Police Clash In Mexico City Injures 150 Demonstrators
Riot police on motorcycles and fire trucks charged thousands of protesters in downtown Mexico City during a demonstration against plans to close a teachers college. More than 150 people were injured and about 83 protesters were reportedly arrested, with organizers claiming up to 7,000 in attendance.
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Orlandi Family Hires Lawyer To Handle Kidnapper Contacts
Emanuela Orlandi’s uncle announced the family has engaged attorney Gennaro Egidio to act as official representative in all matters with the kidnapper group. The move aims to manage ransom contacts for the Vatican messenger’s missing 15 year old daughter.
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Release of 119 South Carolina inmates sparks confusion
The South Carolina parole board denies a mass exodus as 119 non-violent prisoners near sentence completion are released under a restarted supervised furlough program. Up to 18 inmates from Blue-Ridge Center and 51 from Richland County institutions are affected.
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Thunderstorms End Heat Wave and Dampen Diana Ross Concert
Severe storms cut power to over 100000 homes and businesses as a two week heat wave broke. In New York Central Park 400000 fled after rain turned the Great Lawn into a lake while Diana Ross performed. 37 deaths, 300 heat illnesses nationwide. Baltimore building damaged by thunderstorm. New York Long Island outage affected 20000 homes. Weather experts forecast cooling for New England storms and muggy days elsewhere.
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Long Island
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Native Hijack Hero Recalls Tampa Flight Stop
South Carolina native Blake Bell credits a quick, courageous duo with overpowering a knife-wielding hijacker aboard a Tampa to Miami flight. Rudolpho Bueno Cruz, 42, a former Cuban prisoner, was restrained by Bell and Dewey Parker after passengers also tackled him at the rear.
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Cuba
South Carolina
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World Council of Churches Opens Historic Vancouver Assembly
Delegates from about 303 denominations and nearly 500 million believers gather in Vancouver for the World Council of Churches sixth septennial assembly. Four thousand participants from 100 countries attend planned 18 days of worship, music, and ecumenical discussion at the University of British Columbia.
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World Council of Churches
World Church
John Black
New Zealand
Council
University of British Columbia
McEnroe urged to stop grunting by animal behavior expert
Nottingham University expert Dennis Lendrem watched John McEnroe at Wimbledon noting his silent serves were most deadly after studying over 300 serves. The analysis accompanies reports of McEnroe beating Mayer Lendl and Lewis to win the title. King Hussein and Queen Noor return to Amman after a two week private visit to the Canary Islands and France.
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Chris Lewis
Lendrem
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France
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Middle East
Aiken Standard Subscription and Contact Details
Local newspaper Aiken Standard lists subscription options and contact numbers for ads and news ideas. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 124 Rutland Drive.
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