Thurmond Heads New Crime Commission Appointed by Reagan
A presidential commission to probe organized crime will subpoena witnesses and hold hearings nationwide. Lead by Judge Irving R. Kaufman, it includes Sen. Strom Thurmond and notable figures such as Potter Stewart and Samuel K. Skinner, aiming to cripple criminal syndicates and recommend legislation.
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U S Military Moves Blamed for Covert Aid Cutoff
Washington AP reports that some Reagan allies in Congress blame recent U S military moves for House rejection of undercover aid to Nicaraguan rebels. The House voted 228 195 to end all secret military and intelligence aid by year end, with Senate GOP control making a veto likely. South Carolina lawmakers Derrick and Spratt supported the cutoff while others opposed.
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Six Soviet Ships Unloaded in Nicaragua Amid Tense Ties
AP reports six Soviet bloc vessels have unloaded in Nicaragua over the past week with three more expected. A top port official rejects U S claims that the cargo includes military equipment while Nicaragua acknowledges buying weapons abroad due to escalating U S Honduras tensions.
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Avalanche Buries 120 At Bogota Construction Site
In western Colombia near Bogota authorities said an avalanche of earth mud and rocks buried a dam construction site killing about 120 workers. Gov Julio Cesar Sanchez said the wall trapped the men in a mountain pass around 8 30 p m Thursday about 90 miles east of the city.
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Truck Hits Amtrak Train at Crossing in Joliet area
An Amtrak train struck a truck near Wilmington crossing after the truck ignored warning lights. The derailment injured at least 57 people from 107 aboard, with the truck driver listed as critically injured. Eighteen passengers were hospitalized, others treated and released.
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Prince Andrew Praises Canoe Trip amid Northern Wilderness
Britain's Prince Andrew travels with 12 Lakefield College students on a canoe journey along the Nahanni and Liard rivers in the Northwest Territories near Edmonton Fort Simpson. RCMP report he handles the trip well and the group is in radio contact with authorities.
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Women lead flirtations say researchers in study
Biologist Timothy Perper reports women initiate over half of flirtations linking cues from bars and social settings to behavior. The study, funded by a 30000 dollar Guggenheim grant, observed 2500 encounters in 50 bars from Manhattan to Philadelphia and Somerset New Jersey.
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Top Democrats Back Thurmond Re-Election
Three leading South Carolina Democrats publicly support Strom Thurmond for re election though they act as individuals not as a party group Officials cited his long service and potential to win easily Thurmond 80 is expected to announce in spring as Senate pro tempore and Judiciary Committee chair.
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Aiken Standard Contact Numbers and Office Hours
Aiken Standard lists subscription and advertising contact numbers 648 2311 for subscriptions and news tips, 649 1555 for classifieds, and a general inquiry line. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive are open 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
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