Giotto's Halley pictures show egg shaped comet iceberg
European Space Agency reports Giotto produced close up images of Halley's comet just before blackout as it sped 155000 mph into a dust wall. Mission director Reimar Lust called the approach a success despite signal loss and no further pictures.
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Giotto
European Space Agency
Reimar Lust
Peter Wenzel
Agency
Solar and Atmospheric Division
Auto Deliveries Down Four Percent in Early March
DETROIT AP reports domestic automakers show a 4 percent sales drop in the first ten days of March from last year. General Motors is up 1.3 percent for March 1 to 10, while Ford falls 10.9 percent and Chrysler declines 11.6 percent.
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Chrysler Corp
Former Rep Barber Conable Nears World Bank Presidency
Former New York congressman Barber Conable Jr. 63, a moderate Republican who helped craft major tax laws, is designated by President Reagan to head the World Bank for a four year term at 175000 dollars a year tax free. He will replace A W Clausen whose term ends in July. The White House selection is expected to prevail after positive international reaction.
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New York
World Bank
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University of Rochester
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International Lending Organization
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White House
Chemical Leaks At Carbide Plant INSTITUTE WV AP
A small amount of sulfur dichloride leaked from Union Carbide Corp. Institute plant Thursday during transfer line cleaning. About one pound spilled. no injuries. An alarm turnoff issue caused extra emergency workers to be dispatched. leak deemed minor and contained.
Response Awaited On Tax Increase Idea
Washington AP report on congressional plans after rejecting Reagan budget. Senate proposal for six billion in tax increases aims to meet next year deficit of 144 billion. House Democrats seek White House signal while Reagan vows to veto any general tax hike. Domenici pitches a budget tying spending with taxes as the year begins.
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White House
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U S Advisers Likely Train Contras in Narrow Role
U S military advisers would probably train Contras in weapon use if Congress approves aid, but would not operate with rebels inside Nicaragua. Some officials suggested limited training outside the country at a safe location, with possible sharing of intelligence data.
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Nicaragua
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Congress
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Defense Department
Grand Juries Probe Possible Marcos Payoffs
Two federal grand juries investigate whether Philippine leaders harmed by kickbacks received millions. One probe centers on Westinghouse and an $80 million payment tied to a $600 million Philippines nuclear reactor contract. The other in Alexandria scrutinizes over $100 million in U.S. military aid and Philippine agent contracts. Westinghouse denies wrongdoing.
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Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos
Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Westinghouse
Fabian C. Ver
Alexandria
U.S
Robert Sims
Pentagon
Hickam Air Force Base
Hawaii
Virginia
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Seagoing Systems To Help Farmers Plant Straight
SIU researchers in Champaign Illinois develop a guidance system that blends ultrasonic sensing and dead reckoning to plant straight rows. A computer selects the best data four times per second and directs the farmer. The experiment aims to reduce crop loss and seed waste from crooked rows, with field tests planned this year.
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Southern Illinois University
Richard Patterson
SIU
Carbondale
Patterson
Aiken Standard Contact Details and Hours
Subscriptions and classified advertising lines provide phone numbers 649 5316 649 1555 and news ideas line 648 2311. Customer service hours run 5 30 p m to 7 p m weekdays and 8 a m to 10 30 a m Sunday at 124 Rutland Drive with 8 30 a m to 3 30 p m weekday operation and mailing address Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802.
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