Tape of Vietnam War POWs in Laos Sought as $4.2 Million Offer
The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee probes a possible video showing American POWs held in Laos after the Vietnam War. A retired Army major and a retired sergeant sue President Reagan and officials to push action. A released prisoner claims to have the tape, and Rep. from North Carolina backs the suit in Fayetteville court.
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Washington
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Laos
U.S
Reagan
Singapore
North Carolina
U.S. District Court
Fayetteville
N.C
Minoxidil Hair Growth Prospects Draw Hope For Balding Men
Upjohn's Loniten minoxidil, long used for high blood pressure, showed a curious side effect with hair growth in many users. Researchers await government findings on a safe and effective baldness treatment, amid optimism and caution.
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Wall Street
Upjohn Co
Summer Day Forecast Highs In The Upper Eighties
Sunny conditions dominate as the second day of summer brings a high in the upper 80s and a cool night with lows around the low 60s. Clear skies continue tonight with no rain expected.
Deaths of several residents listed for page six
Obituary notes for Ashley LaRue Baker of Graniteville Estelle S Lybrand of Wagoner Noah Robert Josey of Davisboro Ga Ralph Nelson Dyer of Aiken Freddie Lee Byrd of New Ellenton and Rosa Butler of Aiken. Details appear on page 6A.
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Ashley LaRue Baker
Graniteville
Estelle S. Lybrand
Wagoner
Noah Robert Josey
Davisboro
Ralph Nelson Dyer
Aiken
Freddie Lee Byrd
New Ellenton
Rosa Butler
Rehnquist Seen as Right Man for Court, Scalia Nominee
Legal scholars view William Rehnquist as the likely conservative chief justice nominee and Antonin Scalia as a strong, similar minded pick. Both are expected to win Senate confirmation and could shift the court to the right, though short term impact may be modest.
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Earl Warren
Supreme Court
William H. Rehnquist
A. E. Dick Howard
University of Virginia
Rehnquist
Reagan
Warren E. Burger
Antonin Scalia
Scalia
Senate
Burger
Warren
Hugo Black
William J. Brennan Jr
Turmoil Over School Budgets as Ratios Go Live
The South Carolina General Assembly failed to postpone the pupil teacher ratio reduction 28 to 1 to 25 to 1 for grades seven through twelve in districts over 9,000 students. Governor Kaley vetoed a delay provision and the legislature adjourned without overriding. Districts face funding questions for added teachers as suits or actions may follow.
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S.C. General Assembly
Richard W
Dick) Kaley
Aiken County
Riley
Two French Hostages Return After 104 Days In Lebanon
Philippe Rochot and Georges Hansen arrived at Orly Airport, embraced families, and spoke little about their release after 104 days held by extremist groups in Beirut. They thanked the government and intervening nations. two Greek Cypriot students were freed elsewhere as Syrian efforts continued for remaining captives.
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Paris
Lebanon
Jacques Chirac
Philippe Rochot
Georges Hansen
Orly
Rochot
Antenne 2
Hansen
Beirut
Cyprus
Damascus
Farouk al-Sharaa
West Beirut
Antenne-2
Cials
Syria
Reagan polyp findings benign after colonoscopy
President Reagan’s doctors announced two new polyps removed during a routine follow up were benign. The tests at Bethesda Naval Hospital and a five hour examination at Camp David confirm good health with next check in six months.
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Washington
Reagan
T Burton Smith
Nancy
Camp David
Catoctin Mountains
Maryland
Smith
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Bethesda Hospital
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Joe Anderson Jr
District 82
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House Rules Committee
Rep. Anderson
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