Williams Seeks Jackson Challenge If Thurmond Victory Looms
Cecil Williams, awaiting recount results in the South Carolina Senate race, asked Rev. Jesse Jackson to consider challenging incumbent Strom Thurmond. Williams vows to pursue recounts, protests, or legal options to defeat Thurmond if needed.
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Mondale Interviews Goode as VP Choice Pressure Increases
Mondale meets Philadelphia Mayor Goode amid mounting pressure from female supporters to name a woman as running mate. The Democratic race centers on whether Mondale will select a woman or primary rival Gary Hart, with warnings of possible convention revolt if a man is chosen.
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Israel Syria prisoner exchange marks first since 1974
Israel confirmed a prisoner swap with Syria, sending over 300 Syrians from a military prison to the Golan Heights for transfer. Six Israeli personnel will exchange for 291 Syrian soldiers and 23 civilians, many civilians jailed on spying charges. The deal, arranged by the Red Cross, will be supervised at a U N crossing at Kunetra on the Syria-Israel border.
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New PG-13 Rating Shifts Burden to Parents
Hollywood AP reports a new PG-13 rating aims to shield children under 13 from violence yet does not require theater owners to bar pre teens. The rating follows backlash against Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Gremlins as summer's top hits.
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Italians Seek DC Woman in Racing Murder Case
Milan authorities seek extradition from Switzerland for Terry Broome a 26 year old South Carolina model connected to the killing of Francesco D Alessio a leading Italian racehorse owner. Swiss police arrested her in Zurich on Tuesday night amid the extradition request.
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Francesco D'Alessio
Officials Move To Tighten Carnival Ride Rules
Greenville AP reports state officials plan summer groundwork to strengthen carnival ride safety after injuries and a death in South Carolina. The Legislative Audit Council reviews other states laws while State Rep H E Pearce Jr seeks next year inspections mandatory for rides.
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Families await arrival of freed American prisoners from Cuba
Families of 22 Americans ordered freed by Fidel Castro and Jesse Jackson awaited their loved ones as Jackson announced the release of 22 Americans and 26 Cuban political prisoners. Many relatives hailed the news while others faced the possibility some would not return to the United States. Patricia Marker Hinton in Stuart urged release for her 62-year-old father John Marker Sr., held since July 1983.
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Survivors of Royal Princess Yacht Foundering Recount Rescue
Twenty people aboard the 91-foot Royal Princess were rescued after the yacht sank in 20-foot seas and 50 mph winds off the Queen Charlotte Islands. Coast Guards from Canada and the United States evacuated all passengers and crew, with five treated for hypothermia. Survivors praised calm, cooperation, and camaraderie during the six-hour ordeal as the Tacoma based expedition ship sank during an 11 day voyage to Indian villages.
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Daytime Emmy winners Erika Slezak and Larry Bryggman
Erika Slezak of One Life to Live and Larry Bryggman of As The World Turns accept Outstanding Actress and Outstanding Actor awards at the National Daytime Emmy ceremony in New York. Both stars flash smiles as the honors are announced yesterday.
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Larry Bryggman
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Iraqi Missile Kills 7 Aboard Gulf Tanker Tiburon
Seven crewmen died when an Iraqi missile hit the Swiss chartered tanker Tiburon burning near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. The 260000 ton vessel was crippled after loading crude at Kharg, with an undetermined number injured. Rescue tugboats moved toward the area as contact with the ship was lost.
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Oman
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Israeli attack kills 12 on Palm Island near Tripoli
Twelve men died and at least 20 were wounded in an Israeli air and naval strike on Palm Island three miles northeast of Tripoli Lebanon. Police said 25 people were missing. The attack targeted a PLO base used for attacking Israel. Israeli jets and gunboats returned today for reconnaissance over the island. Most victims were local fishermen.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Notice
The notice states subscription payments for the Aiken Standard should be sent in advance to the listed PBM subscription address. It mentions rate options for 3, 6, and 12 months and specifies the annual total of 68.00.
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Emergency Numbers For Aiken County Community Services
Aiken residents are advised of essential contact numbers including Aiken Community Hospital at 649 7911 and Volunteer Fire Departments at 648 6811. Sheriff services also operate at 648 6811 with EMS details available through long distance sheriff, fire, or ambulance channels.
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