Soviet and US plan summit after Baker Shevardnadze talks
Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze said Bush and Gorbachov could meet rather soon as the United States and the Soviet Union began planning a summit. Baker planned another meeting September 19-20 likely in Wyoming to prepare.
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Rafsanjani Wins Landslide in Iran Presidential Vote
Parliament Speaker Hashemi Rafsanjani won Iran's presidential election in a landslide with 13,468,355 votes from 14,192,802 cast in 192 of 198 regions. Opponent Abbas Sheibani received about 3 percent. Official turnout figures were not released.
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Hungary Ends Atheist Policy For Communist Party
In a shift, the Hungarian Socialist Workers Party will no longer require atheism of its members and will stop meddling in church affairs. Central Committee member Janos Berecz announced the change after a Budapest meeting, stating the party is not atheist but seeks social progress and will uphold church-state separation.
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Aiken Standard Mail Rates Announced for Subscriptions
The Aiken Standard lists subscription rates for 3, 6, and 12 months with advance payment options. Prices shown include $5.40 for 3 months, $16.20 for 6 months, and $32.40 or $64.80 for 12 months depending on payment plan.
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Fires Force Evacuations In Western States Firefighters battle widespread blazes across California Idaho and Oregon
Wildfires forced about 37,000 acres of brush and grass to burn as 7,200 firefighters fought blazes in three Western states. In California around 2,500 people including 150 nursing home patients were evacuated near Fresno. The Idaho effort saw National Guard readiness and a record retardant drop totaling 125,200 gallons by WWII bombers.
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Blacks in Saluda Defy Pool Segregation After Desegregation Call
In Saluda South Carolina, black residents recount long standing seating divisions at M J s Cafe and a whites only pool at the Saluda Swim and Tennis Club. After pressure from the United Methodist Church and Jaycees the pool agrees to desegregate. The 1933 land grant had restricted use to whites, and the move to admit three black teens follows community debate and calls for moral action.
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Israelis Defend Abduction of Lebanese Cleric Obeid
Israeli leaders brushed off criticism of abducting pro Iranian Lebanese cleric Sheik Abdul Karim Obeid linking him to fanatical groups and past attacks. Obeid was seized Friday from south Lebanon and transported to Israel by helicopter amid international calls to release him.
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Rockets Kill 12 In Kabul Attacks
In Kabul a barrage of rockets struck a crowded bazaar wounding and killing multiple civilians. Officials cited 14 dead and 60 injured with 30 rockets fired as U.S backed guerrillas seek leverage ahead of Monday talks in Stockholm.
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