Everest Search Aims To Verify 1924 Mallory Irvine Ascent
Boston computer engineer Tom Holzel plans a summer expedition with sherpas and top U.S. climbers to search Everest for 1924 era cameras carried by George Leigh Mallory and Andrew Irvine. He hopes the gear can prove if the pair reached the summit before Hillary.
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Firefighting Air Tanker Crashes Near Angels Camp
Two pilots died when a Grumman S2 air tanker crashed during a training flight near Angels Camp California. The crash sparked a 20 acre brushfire. In Utah a week old Pine Valley Mountain fire was held at 8500 acres with crews sent home.
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Farrakhan Returns From Africa Attacks Reagan Policy
Louis Farrakhan, returning to Chicago after a five month Africa tour, warned thousands that U S policy toward South Africa risks a world race war. He criticized Reagan's constructive engagement stance and cited Libya stopovers with Muammar Gaddafi as part of his tour.
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Pentagon Plans To Stockpile Frozen Blood
The Pentagon, aided by Navy lab research, launches the Military Blood Program 2004 to build the world’s largest frozen blood stockpile for emergencies. It aims to store 300,000 units by 1992, with new freezing techniques extending usable life up to about 20 years for red cells platelets and plasma.
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Upstate firms turn to temporary workers for peak demand
In the Upstate area several manufacturers including Michelin Singer BASF and Westinghouse are contracting with temp services or the state Employment Securities Commission to obtain workers for brief peak periods rather than hiring and risking layoffs. These plants employ more than 5 000 permanent workers collectively and rely on temp help for short term production surges.
Senator John East Dies By Own Action in North Carolina
Sen. John East aged 55 was found dead at his Greenville home. Autopsy indicated carbon monoxide asphyxiation with the manner of death described as suicide. East, a wheelchair user and ally of Sen. Jesse Helms, had health problems including hypothyroidism and a low white blood cell count. A note was found at the scene and reports cite his illness and struggle with health as factors. Reagan called him a true patriot in a statement from California.
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OPEC Leaders Face Slim Chance of Broad Agreement
OPEC ministers met at Brioni aiming to lift oil prices but officials foresaw only a possible partial accord on a production ceiling and price target. Iran warned prices could stagnate or fall if no full deal emerged as each minister prepared to consult with their governments before a possible resumption in a month.
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More than half of U S cities face budget gaps
A National League of Cities survey of 660 towns finds 56 percent expect expenses to exceed revenues at year end, with only 15 percent ahead and 29 percent balanced. The report cites dwindling federal aid, rising service demand, and slow job growth as key factors.
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Next Space Shuttle May Be Paid By Private Sources
A Reagan official says private funding for a fourth orbiter is being considered to replace the Challenger. Private financing could involve a shuttle built by a private firm and leased to NASA, with funding debated as the administration weighs cost estimates around 2.8 billion dollars.
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Aiken Standard Classifieds and Contact Info
Contact numbers for subscriptions and classifieds are listed: 649-5316 for subscriptions, 649-1555 for classified ads, 648-2311 for news tips and display ads. Customer service hours are 5:30 to 7 p.m. weekdays and 8 to 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Office address is 124 Rutland Drive with mailing address Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802.
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