Supreme Court Prayer Ruling Triggers Outcry Across Parties
Reaction from the religious right and conservatives to the 6-3 decision banning school prayer and daily moments of silence. Senators Thurmond and Kindness call for a constitutional amendment while Hatch vows hearings on a silent prayer amendment. Civil libertarians label the ruling a major victory for keeping religion out of public schools.
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Reagan trip fuels tax plan clash with Democratic leader
Washington notes that President Reagan begins a new trip to push his tax simplification plan while Sen. George Mitchell of Maine accuses him of partisanship by giving partisan speeches at fund-raisers for Republican incumbents in Oklahoma Georgia and Alabama.
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Poll shows mixed support for Reagan tax plan
A New York Times CBS poll finds three of five Americans believe the proposed tax revision would be fair to most people while two of five fear higher taxes. The survey also shows Reagan's job approval at 59 percent, up from 56 percent in May.
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Shultz explores NATO unity on SALT II to end US pact
In Estoril Portugal Secretary of State George P. Shultz begins consultations with NATO allies on how they oppose dropping compliance with the unratified SALT II treaty. President Reagan plans to tell Congress next Monday if the United States will continue honoring the 1979 arms agreement that Congress never approved.
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FDA Faces Pressure Over Color Additives Carcinogenic Findings
A Health and Human Services memo warned that six color additives are animal carcinogens and facing potential action. Despite the alert from Executive Secretariat C Dan Brand over a year ago, FDA has delayed moves against the dyes, citing need for further study.
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Senate fights over expert panel for Star Wars shield
The Senate battles over naming an expert panel to monitor President Reagan's Star Wars missile defense program while wrangling to finish the $302 billion defense authorization bill for the fiscal year.
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Ex-Wife of Spy Ring Leader Says She Acted Beliefs
Barbara Joy Crowley Walker told The Cape Cod Times she tipped the FBI about the spy operation because she believed in it. John Walker Jr and his son Michael pleaded innocent to espionage charges in Baltimore as more family members face legal action.
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South Carolina Budget Conferees Back 6 Percent Pay Raise
A six percent state employee pay raise is favored by a conference committee of three senators and three House members as they resolve differences in the 2.8 billion fiscal 1986 budget bill before the adjournment deadline. The group notes some raises exceed six percent, including a 21 percent boost for circuit solicitors to align with judges.
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Agree On Pay Hike Amid State Budget Talks
The committee approved operating funds for state agencies while Senate revisions added dollar tweaks. Key disagreements focus on motor vehicle fee increases, repayment of a building loan fund, and income tax bracket indexation. The House backed a rolling reserve of 25.5 million to cash‑pay debts, later halved on the Senate floor. Waddell called finding the first 13 million difficult and warned the reserve could sap future budgets.
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Aiken Standard Subscription and Advertising Contacts
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscription and advertising inquiries. Readers are directed to call 648-2311 for subscriptions and news tips or display ads and 649-1555 for classified advertising. Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday at 124 Rutland Drive.
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Emergency Contact Numbers Handled by Local Agencies
Aiken Standard provides emergency and community helpline numbers for Aiken Community Hospital and public safety services. The list includes extensions for the Volunteer Fire Departments, Aiken County Sheriff, Emergency Medical Services, and Grief Support Group contacts.
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