Derrick urges new production reactor for weapons program
Representative Butler Derrick cites safety concerns at DOE facilities and argues for a new production reactor to prevent aging SRP and Hanford reactors from forcing a shift to commercial plants. He notes SRP C Reactor shutdown and Hanford N Reactor upgrades, warning of potential policy drift and seeking a DOE response.
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Butler Derrick
D-S.c
U.S. Department of Energy
DOE
Derrick
Department
Savannah River
Hanford
Richland
Wash
Les Aspin
D-Wisc
House Armed Services Committee
SRP
U.S
Rep
Energy
John S. Herrington
Chernobyl
Weather outlook with showers likely tonight and tomorrow
A weather forecast shows an 80 percent chance of rain or thundershowers tonight with a low in the upper 40s. Skies stay mostly cloudy tomorrow with a 60 percent chance of rain or thundershowers and a high in the low 70s. Details on Page 10A.
Deaths in Area Obituaries List Nine Local Individuals
Nine local residents are reported as deceased including Robert Friday Aiken Fred E. Greer Elizabeth F Harden Mary Ann Hughes Irvin W Johnson Ernest Lowe Elouise D Nestlehutt Thomas F Reames and Dorothy W Wise.
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Robert Friday
Aiken
Fred E. Greer
New Ellenton
Elizabeth F. Harden
North Augusta
Mary Ann Hughes
Walterboro
Irvin W. Johnson
Ernest Lowe
Gloverville
Elouise D. Nestlehutt
Clearwater
Thomas F. Reames
Warrenville
Dorothy W. Wise
Williston
Carter Meets Assad Promises Help Free U S Hostages
Former President Jimmy Carter said Hafez Assad assured him Syria is using every avenue to locate and secure the release of Americans and other foreigners held hostage in Lebanon. Carter spoke in Damascus after meetings with Assad during a five nation tour and noted Syrian troops entered west Beirut on February 22.
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Damascus
Syria
Jimmy Carter
Hafez Assad
Lebanon
Carter
Assad
West Beirut
Pentagon reports Soviet military build-up far beyond needs
The Pentagon's sixth edition of Soviet Military Power outlines a broad Soviet arms expansion in 1986 including more than 100 SS-25 ICBMs, new SS-X-24 missiles, Delta IV submarines, and advanced cruise missiles. It notes increased spending and growing accuracy of SS-20 missiles as part of a sustained capability boost.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Pentagon
United States
Europe
Reagan Administration
Defense
Caspar W. Weinberger
Defense Intelligence Agency
Triple Crown racing events set with admission and parking details
The Aiken Mile Track hosts The Triple Crown events on March 28 and April 4. Gates open at 10 a.m. with post times at 2 p.m. and 1 p.m. respectively. Admission ranges from 4 to 5 dollars for adults and 2 dollars for children 6-11. proceeds fund Jaycee projects and Camp Hope via shirt sales. Parking includes standard and reserved options with premium railside spots at 45 dollars. Tickets available at several area locations in Aiken and Augusta.
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Aiken
Aiken Jaycees
Chamber of Commerce
Aiken Drug
Woodruff Drug
Security Federal
North Augusta
Regency Mall
Daniel Village
Bankers First
Augusta
Trials
Camp Hope
Woodruff Drug Aiken Drug
Revco Drug
Haig Enters 1988 GOP race with leadership pledge
Alexander M. Haig announces his longshot bid for the Republican presidential nomination in New York. The former secretary of state, age 62, says his decades in public service teach leadership to guide America into the next decade and keep the peace. He rose to prominence as Reagan's top diplomat before resigning after 18 months in office.
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New York
Alexander M. Haig
Haig
America
White House
Reagan
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Pacers
Davis-Elkins
NPR
Abby Peed
Ginny Southworth
Tim Frommer
Beirut
Islamic Jihad For the Liberation of Palestine
Alain Steen
Israel
Steen
Kidr Pers
West
Aiken Trials
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