Falklands war ends as Union Jack flies over Stanley
British forces accept surrender of about 14 800 Argentine troops, with 11 000 in Stanley, ending a 74 day conflict that began with Argentina's April 2 invasion. Thatcher announces cease-fire terms as Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister pledge stable peace in the South Atlantic.
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Falkland Islands
Stanley
British Defense Ministry
Falklands
Margaret Thatcher
Argentina
Islands
Independent Television News
Michael Nicholson
Britain
Buenos Aires
Lantic
Great Britain
Thatcher
Downing Street
U.N
New York
10 Downing Street
Jeremy Moore
Moore
Mario Benjamin Menendez
Prince Andrew
Michael Shea
Shea
Court Rules On Aliens Education for All Children
The Supreme Court ruled 5 4 that states must provide free public education to illegal alien children. The decision, rooted in equal protection of the 14th Amendment, applies to both citizens and aliens regardless of immigration status, striking down Texas tuition requirements for undocumented students.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Texas
William J. Brennan
Carlisle couple recall hail and snowman plans
Christian and Catherine Carlisle reflect on last week’s hail experience and their wish to recreate the previous winter’s fun by heading out to build a snowman.
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Christian
Catherine Carlisle
City OKs Budget and explores Alley Mall in Aiken meeting
Aiken City Council approved an 8,077,290 budget with a millage rollback and increased sewer and garbage fees. They considered an Alley Mall project for a six shop renovation by Marilynn Riviere, which could add 3,300 in annual taxes and create jobs. The council also set second readings for revenue sharing funding and accepted a uniform service bid.
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Aiken
Finance
Public Works Department
Sanitation Department
Roland H. Windham
Windham
Hayne Avenue
Newberry Street
Mark Garber
Marilynn H. Riviere
Bee Lane
Riviere
Aiken County
Ralph Cullinan
Peaches vary by region as Aiken area predicts good harvest
Across South Carolina this year many peach crops are reduced by late frosts and a hail storm. In Aiken County production is spotty but expected to be among the least damaged in the state with peaches available when other areas lack fruit. Local growers report mixed yields with prices rising and a few producers seeing heavy losses.
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Aiken County
S.C
Clemson University Extension Service
Allen Bayles
Aiken
Spartanburg
North Carolina
Thelma Widener
Ms. Widener
S.C. 118
S.C. 19
Widener
Red Haven
Ernest Walker
Johnston
Walker
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Abby Erma Bombeck
City Oks
Alley Mall
Donald Blake
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