Workers Strike In Poland Seeks Renewal Of Reforms
In Warsaw Solidarity led a four hour warning strike by Poland's 10 million strong independent union defying nearby Warsaw Pact troops. Leader Lech Walesa told workers at a steel mill the aim is to remove those blocking renewal, not overthrow the party.
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President Reagan warns Poland and Soviets over force
President Reagan called the Polish crisis very serious and tense and warned the Soviet Union against using force to crush Poland's independent labor movement. On the eve of a nationwide warning strike, he said such action could gravely affect East West relations, echoing Carter era warnings.
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OSHA moves to tighten textile safety rules on cotton dust
The department plans to ask the Supreme Court to delay ruling on a textile industry challenge to 1978 safety standards. OSHA's new rules would require cotton dust control machines or face masks, six months from now. Industry groups warn costs could reach billions and threaten small mills. Graniteville's Robert Timmerman declined comment, pending the ruling. Byssinosis risk remains the central health concern cited by officials.
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It's Happy Birthday To Aiken Polo!
Polo in Aiken marks its 99th anniversary as the sport survives at Whitney Field where the first game was recorded March 27, 1882. The game, born in Persia about 4,000 years ago, spread to the West in the 1860s via British officers in India.
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Dog Hair Evidence Downplayed in Child Slayings
Atlanta authorities say similar dog hairs found on three of 20 children slain in 20 months are not by itself proof of a single killer. The hairs along with fibrous material found on seven victims may help link cases after a suspect is arrested.
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Sallye Rich in The Women draws mixed audience reaction
Report notes Sallye Rich as femme fatale in The Women and overheard audience chatter. A child in the audience commented on a scene while Wade Collins confused measurement terminology, calling feet by toes.
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Aiken County Today Highlights
Local newspaper briefing lists inside today features including all county basketball classifieds comics community calendar Dear Abby editorials obituaries and weather with brief listings for activities and programming.
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Brown Lung Association Upset Over Cotton Dust Standard Delay
The Aiken County Chapter of the Carolina Brown Lung Association condemns the Reagan administration for delaying the cotton dust standard. President Josephine Newman and treasurer Willie Patterson argue the delay harms textile workers, stressing the standard is essential to save lives despite costs.
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