Congress approves SRP funding boosting defense bill totals
Congress authorizes over 1 billion dollars for the Savannah River Plant starting Oct 1 with about 900 million for operations and 212 million for construction. The package includes high level waste solidification plant funding and Navy fuel fabrication work at SRP, plus facility upgrades in Charleston and Beaufort areas.
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BellSouth Corp Becomes New Parent Company Name
BellSouth Corp will be the new parent for Southern Bell and South Central Bell. The Atlanta based holding company begins Jan 1 and serves 13 million customers across nine states with about 100000 employees.
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No War Wanted Reagan Says No War Wanted in Central America
President Reagan says we do not want war in Central America as critics warn a massive escalation could pull the U.S. into combat. He denies proposing more than 55 Salvadoran advisers and defends training pace while facing Democratic and Republican opposition about increasing American involvement and possible military role.
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ONeill Sees Reagan Aid to Nicaraguan Rebels Failing
House Speaker Thomas P. ONeill Jr says critics are winning their fight for a House vote against aid to Nicaraguan rebels. President Reagan warns that cutting off support would be a grave mistake and calls those opposing aid likely to create a future headache.
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Castro Attacks Reagan on Nicaragua Policy in Speech
In a fiery 90 minute rally in Santiago Castro condemned the Reagan administration as brutal and sinister, saying U S military exercises off Nicaragua aim to terrorize the leftist government and contradict Nicaraguan peace efforts.
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Israel PLO condemn killings as violence flares in Hebron
Reinforced Israeli troops patrolled Hebron with orders to keep residents off the streets after the worst terrorist violence in three years. Prime Minister Menachem Begin denounced the gunmen who killed three Arab students and wounded 33, vowing to bring them to justice. Palestinian activists blamed settlers urged by Begin’s government for inciting the clash.
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Recess Ends as South Carolina Lawmakers Return to Work
The South Carolina General Assembly ends its six week summer recess to complete the 1983 session. Five justices will sit on a new intermediate appeals court with Seat 4 contested. Elections for the DSS board, the Legislative Audit Council seat, and reapportionment issues are on the agenda. Gardner race for a sixth appeals seat is noted.
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Reagan Nominee Stirs Senate over Race Ties
Sen Paul Tsongas urges withdrawal of Thomas Ellis nominated to the Board for International Broadcasting after a Foreign Relations Committee hearing questioned his racial views and links to the Pioneer Fund which funds research claiming black inferiority.
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Notable Leaders Face Legal and Aviation Scrapes
Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger travels to London to dedicate Notre Dame London Law Center and reaffirm ties to English common law. Apple co founder Steve Wozniak faces a $500 fine from the FAA after a Beechcraft crash near Scotts Valley California on February 7 1981 injuring him and two passengers.
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Aiken Standard Subscription and Advertising Contacts
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions and classifieds at 648-2311 and 649-1555. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive are open 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
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