Residential surge lifts January construction spending
Washington reports a 0.9 percent January rise in total construction at an annual rate of 357.3 billion led by a 1 percent jump in residential work to 152.8 billion. Nonresidential activity fell 1 percent to 93.8 billion. Newark judge names guardian for Connie Francis in psychiatric care. Atlanta reports Ted Turner finalizes MGMUA takeover and seeks funds by selling interests, ruling out NBC deal.
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Anthony Crincoli
Crincoli
Atlanta
Ted Turner
Mgmua Entertainment Co
Turner
Turner Broadcasting System Inc
MGMUA
Culver City
Calif
Kirk Kerkorian
NBC
CNN
Rupert Murdoch
BankRejects Sanford Weill Bid for Bank of America Presidency
Los Angeles AP reports BankAmerica directors refused Sanford Weill former American Express president offer to raise 1 billion dollars in capital for the bank in exchange for the top post at the nation’s second largest bank holding company.
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BankAmerica
American Express
Sanford Weill
Bank of America
Navy to hold Libyan coast exercises after third carrier arrives
Pentagon sources say the USS Coral Sea and USS Saratoga will conduct another exercise off Libyan waters after the USS America arrives in the Mediterranean. The America is set to depart Norfolk on March 10 and reach the region by March 0.
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Libyan
America
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Billig Could Be Paroled In 16 Months
Convicted Navy heart surgeon Donal M. Billig, sentenced to four years for patient deaths at Bethesda Naval Hospital, could be on parole after 16 months. He will serve at Fort Leavenworth. appeals delay dismissal and forfeiture of pay.
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Reagan
U.S
Protest Strikes Paralyze Ulster Amid View on IRA Role
Protestant protesters attacked police with sniper fire and gasoline bombs in Belfast and across Northern Ireland in a 24 hour strike over a proposed agreement giving the Irish Republic a role in the province. Police reported at least 11 injuries including six officers and about 40 arrests.
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Northern Ireland
Irish Republic
Scott Expedition Cache Found in Antarctica
New Zealand Antarctic researchers uncovered food caches left by Captain Scott during the 1912South Pole bid on Ross Island. The field party found candles cocoa egg powder jam sardines matches some items dated 1910. The items will be displayed in a Christchurch museum.
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New Zealand
Robert Scott
South Pole
Ross Island
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Antarctic Division
Scott
Pole
Roald Amundsen
Christchurch
Songwriters Hall of Fame Inducts Berry Holly Hamlisch Styne
The National Academy of Popular Music inducted Chuck Berry Buddy Holly Jim Webb Marvin Hamlisch Felice and Boudleaux Bryant into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Monday night Also honored were Mitchell Parish with the Johnny Mercer Award and Jule Styne with the Board of Directors Award in New York.
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National Academy of Popular Music
Chuck Berry
Buddy Holly
Jimmy Webb
Marvin Hamlisch
Felice
Boudleaux Bryant
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Mitchell Parish
Johnny Mercer
Jule Styne
Board of Directors
FmHA Can Seek Foreclosures After Ruling Allowing Appeals
U S District Judge Bruce Van Sickle ruled the Farmers Home Administration may begin foreclosures for delinquent borrowers, clearing the way for actions against about 65 000 debtors nationwide. The decision supports the agency’s plan to resume enforcement after 1984 policy changes.
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U.S
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Fmha
van Sickle
Reagan Warns On Aid To Nicaraguan Rebels
President Reagan warns that cutting funding for the Contras could create a terrorist haven two days from the U.S. border. White House strategists aim to win about 40 House votes before Easter to approve $100 million in arms and aid for the anti Sandinista rebels. Reagan invites Contra leaders and private American backers to the White House as a Senate supporter emerges and a key House moderate departs.
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Washington
Nicaragua
U.S
White House
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Senate
South Africa Readies End to State of Emergency
President P W Botha announced that the state of emergency imposed last July to quell anti apartheid unrest will be lifted soon in remaining magisterial districts. He said a proclamation is likely this Friday limiting the lift to districts where conditions have improved. The emergency, which allows detention up to 14 days without charge and general security-force powers, has been demanded by anti apartheid groups and Western governments.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
P.W. Botha
Botha
Unemployment Drops in 31 States in 1985
The Labor Department reported 1985 average annual unemployment fell in 31 states with only three above ten percent. West Virginia remained highest at 13 percent, while New Hampshire and Massachusetts posted the lowest at 3.9 percent. Nationwide unemployment averaged 7.2 percent with 8.3 million unemployed and total employment at 107.2 million.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Office Details
The Aiken Standard provides phone numbers for subscription 649-5316 and classifieds 649-1555 as well as news ideas 648-2311 and display ads 648-2311. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with Sunday hours 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802.
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