American dean seized by gunmen in Beirut
Gunmen abducted Thomas Sutherland 53, dean of agriculture at the American University of Beirut, while he rode in a limousine from the airport. Police said five to six gunmen grabbed him and shot at the car. Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility as several other Americans and two French nationals were believed held.
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Lebanon
American University of Beirut
Osman Osman
Thomas Sutherland
Osman
Sutherland
London
Middle East Airlines
Calvin Plimpton
Washington
State Department
Jean
United States
Colorado
David Jacobsen
West Beirut
Islamic Jihad
Peter Kilburn
White House advises private fundraisers for Nicaraguan rebels
The White House initially advised individuals involved in private fund-raising for Nicaraguan rebels while maintaining a public stance that it neither encourages nor discourages such efforts. Sources also note no discouragement of offers from several friendly governments to funnel aid to the Contra rebels.
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Washington
White House
Lawmaker Pushes Vote on Redesigning Money
Rep Frank Annunzio D Ill leads bid to force congressional votes on any plan to redesign currency amid fears of fake money from new color copiers. The House Banking panel chairman worries government faces missteps without approval and aims to curb changes to the face of currency.
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Washington
House
Frank Annunzio
D-Ill
Senate
Pipeline blast at Laughlin power plant kills one and injures many
A ruptured 30 inch steel alloy high pressure pipeline at the Laughlin coal plant released superheated steam into the control room. One worker died and fifteen were burned including 13 in critical condition. The rupture occurred at 3 44 p m Sunday.
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Laughlin
Nev
Abductor's Harassing Calls Follow Teen's Death
The parents of Sheri Smith, abducted from Lexington High School grounds May 31 and found dead days later, received more harassing calls from the suspected abductor and a man claiming to know him. Sheriff Metts says the abductor taunts the family even as authorities pursue leads. A Darlington County man, Raymond Johnson, was charged with extortion for claiming to know who killed Smith, though he was not linked to the abduction.
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Florence
Lexington County
James Metts
Sheri Smith
Miss Smith
Smith
Red Bank
Lexington High School
Metts
Saluda
Darlington County
Raymond
Bill” Johnson
Darlington County Detention Center
Henry Middleton
Darlington County Sheriff’s Department
Johnson
State Law Enforcement Division
Hugh Munn
Experts Disagree On Mengele Identification In Brazil
Remains exhumed near Sao Paulo are studied for possible match to Josef Mengele. Forensic tests include dental records and handwriting analysis while officials seek war documents. Identification may still lack 100 percent certainty despite tooth clues and skull fragments.
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Sao Paula
Brazil
Josef Mengele
Sao Paulo
Frankfurt
West Germany
Hans-Eberhard Klein
Hans Sedlmeier
Guenzburg
Klein
Mengele
Romeu Tuma
Federal Police
United States
Auschwitz
Poland
Tuma
Jose
Wolfgang Gerhard
Gerhard
Europe
Antonio de Mello
Bertioga
Committee Seeks Compromise On South Carolina Budget
A House Senate committee continues talks to mend gaps in the $2.8 billion budget after negotiations collapsed last week. They endorsed restoring a $7.75 surcharge on court fines, with $5 million annually for jail projects, while highway fee increases and local grant distribution remain unsettled. Gov Riley has called both chambers back into session to resume talks.
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Highway Department
Way
House
Senate
Dick Riley
State Highway Department
Mike Daniel
No Clues In Ex Chief's Disappearance
Police surveyed all leads in the disappearance of former Columbia Police Chief Arthur Hess and co worker Mary Davies McEachern. Deputy Chief Mike Galvin said efforts included ground air searches and interviews as investigators consider involving the FBI. The pair were last seen about 10 am Thursday. Hess and McEachern worked at the same real estate firm.
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Columbia
Columbia Police
Arthur Hess
Mike
Galvin
FBI
Hess
Mary Davies McEachern
Barnwell
Aiken Standard Classified and Advertising Contacts
The Aiken Standard lists subscription and advertising phone lines: 648-2311 for subscriptions and news ideas, 649-1555 for classified ads, and 648-2311 for display ads. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 124 Rutland Drive.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Emergency Numbers Provided by Aiken Standard Service
Aiken Standard offers a quick reference of emergency numbers for essential services. The list includes police fire EMS and public safety contacts. Citizens can use these numbers for urgent medical or safety situations and official reporting.
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Aiken Community Hospital
Aiken County
Widowed Persons Association
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