Reagan signals openness to Soviet summit amid campaign pressure
AP analysis notes President Reagan, seeking to mollify critics, says he is willing to meet Soviet leader Chernenko. The piece compares past summits and weighs chances of a Reagan Chernenko meeting before the 1984 election, noting prior steps with Nicaragua and mixed prospects for a breakthrough.
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Soviet bloc summit ends with oil pricing reform and U S tensions
The Soviet led CMEA summit closed after a three day session with an agreement to drop a year old oil pricing system seen as a concession to East European nations. Chernenko condemned the United States and allies saying they risk a dangerous test of strength.
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State May Reconsider 1986 Waste Compact Deadline
In Washington Rep Morris Udall says South Carolina may need to extend the 1986 deadline for accepting out of region low level radioactive waste. South Carolina officials including Butler Derrick Strom Thurmond and Gov Dick Riley met Udall as he drafts legislation with strict conditions on states without sites.
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Williams Leads Purvis in South Carolina Senate Replay
In Columbia the Democratic U S Senate primary recount shows Cecil Williams ahead of Melvin Purvis by 13 votes as 26 of 46 counties report. The tally reflects 291000 votes cast earlier this week with results continuing as officials resume the recount.
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Jury Clears Newspaper Of Libel In Suit By S C Man
A federal jury in Augusta cleared Southeastern Newspapers Corp. parent company of The Augusta Chronicle and Augusta Herald of libel claims brought by John M. Hunter of Greenville in a $2 million suit. Hunter, once arrested then cleared in a kidnapping and murder case, alleged the papers published libelous material. The five women and one man jury deliberated five hours before ruling for the defendant.
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Southern Baptists vote to discourage ordination of women
In Kansas City n a three day Southern Baptist Convention vote 4 793 to 3 466 the body discouraged ordination of women while affirming women may serve in other church roles. The resolution cites creation order and scripture to justify limiting pastoral leadership, though individual churches may ordain as they choose.
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Conferees Seek Compromise On $22 Tax Rebate
South Carolina budget conferees push for a compromise on a House approved 22 per person tax rebate totaling 68 million to ease the impact of a 1 cent sales tax increase. Senate members oppose the rebates as unworkable citing delivery challenges while offering alternative budget use. Officials plan to meet to outline implementation problems and a possible rebate reduction.
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House Passes Domestic Violence Bill For Final Action
Victims would gain new protection as the House moves toward final passage of a bill that defines domestic violence and domestic trespass as crimes and eases police intervention. The measure allows arrest with probable cause, imposes fines up to 200 dollars and up to 30 days in jail. The Senate must approve amendments before governors’ signature.
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Holmes Testifies In Land Rights Extortion Case
Real estate broker Mary Holmes testified about bid and earnest money for a 9.9 acre Savannah River tract south of Augusta to develop Scarlett's Landing condominiums. She accused local developer L D Waters of trying to derail the project and alleged an FBI agent pressured her ex mayor Edward McIntyre to transfer rights. McIntyre's trial was severed from hers.
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Edward McIintyre
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Helen Reddy miscarriage cited. plans New Jersey return
Singer Helen Reddy suffered a miscarriage this week in Los Angeles. Her attorney Gary Olsen said her health is fine and she will begin performances again in Millburn New Jersey on Sunday despite canceling shows in Augusta Georgia Orlando Florida and Fort Myers Florida this week.
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