Berri Supporter Says He Can Win Release For Hostages
Relatives and friends of Nabih Berri in Dearborn say the Shiite militia leader can secure the release of more than 30 American hostages from the TWA 847 hijacking in Beirut. Abu H Sawan and Imad Fadalla praise his influence while Jesse Jackson urges a political solution to the crisis.
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Amal
Detroit
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Congress Backing Reagan in TWA 847 Hijack Crisis
Congress members express unified support for President Reagan as the TWA Flight 847 hijack unfolds in Lebanon. Senators Hart and Mathias caution that public statements could affect delicate negotiations to free more than 40 hostages.
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Charles McC. Mathias
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Reagan seeks House vote on new nerve gas program amid defense bill
President Reagan meets 40 lawmakers at the White House as the House prepares to debate a fiscal 1986 Pentagon spending bill. The package includes approval for new nerve gas research amid clashes over Star Wars funding MX missiles and pension cuts. In Afghanistan, Soviet forces suffer heavy casualties in Kunar Valley with up to 800 wounded and evacuations to Kabul and the USSR.
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House of Representatives
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House
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Supreme Court weighs Baby Doe birth defect aid clash
The Reagan administration seeks broader federal involvement in medical decisions for infants with severe birth defects. The Court will review rulings denying direct federal regulation in Baby Doe cases. Congress responded by tying federal funds to state child protective safeguards.
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Washington
Supreme Court
New York
Congress
EEOC Rejects Comparable Worth in Civil Rights Ruling
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission voted 5 to 0 against using comparable worth to determine job discrimination. The panel said the theory is not recognized under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, drawing praise from some employers and anger from labor unions.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Supreme Court
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Police Probe Damage Suspects Mengele Cadaver Identity
Brazilian authorities investigate suspected mutilation of a body exhumed near Sao Paulo believed to be Nazi fugitive Josef Mengele. An 18 member forensic team tests bones and remains to determine if violence or the elements caused the injuries and to achieve final identification by month’s end.
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Poland
Released Passengers Welcomed and Families Left Waiting
The return of passengers from the Beirut hijack ordeal brings joy for some as more than 40 hostages remain in Lebanon. Families in Bloomsburg, Bar Harbor, Lexington, Escondido and beyond express relief, fear, and hope while prayer vigils and yellow ribbons spread in communities.
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Bloomsburg
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Severn, Md
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Bar Harbor
Maine
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Rome
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Braintree
Mass
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Lexington
New York
Hanover
Richard Bamford
San Diego
Jose Delgado
Sylvia
Lindbergh Field
Arabs satellite flaw threatens second launch
Capable of deployment the Morelos A satellite rode to orbit as Arab nations fund the Arabsat program. A possible solar panel opening on a second payload raised doubt over a Wednesday Telstar 3D launch while astronauts inspect the sunshield for a micro switch fault.
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At&t
Hostage Family Urges Telegram Campaign Over Beirut hijacking
Jim Palmer of Little Rock says families of the Trans World Flight 847 hostage: Shiites in Beirut hold John Palmer Sr. Others released include his mother Sammie and brother Joe Don. He plans telegrams urging President Reagan to pressure Israel, with each family leading messages about their relative and broader national concern.
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Testlake
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Algonquin
Simon Grossmayer
George Lazansky
Grant Elliott
Kenneth Anderson
Illinois
Geneva
Neta Slotowski
John Palmer Sr
Little Rock
Ark
Reagan
Israel
Lebanon
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Palmer
Sammie
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Algiers
Paris
Beirut
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Aiken Standard Subscription and Advertising Contacts
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscription 648 2311 and advertising 649 1555. Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday at 124 Rutland Drive.
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Emergency Numbers Provided by Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard offers a quick reference of emergency numbers for local services. It lists police fire and medical contact lines along with important non emergency hotlines.
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Graniteville
New Ellenton
Aiken
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Poison Control Center
Wagener Fire
Wagener Police
Salley Fire
Salley Police
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