Wiretaps rise as costs surge and New York leads
Federal and state prosecutors used 754 electronic eavesdropping orders last year with an average cost of 35508 dollars. New York recorded the most wiretaps at 193 while Michigan saw the highest total expense at 459689 dollars for taps on a home and an insurance office. Taps most commonly targeted homes and apartments.
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Bennett Seeks Mandatory AIDS Tests for Access to Sectors
Secretary of Education William J. Bennett urged nationwide mandatory HIV tests for admission to hospitals and for entering or leaving prisons, marrying, or immigrating, a stance opposed by some public health officials and amid Cabinet debate on AIDS policy. Two New York gay activists protested during his Georgetown University address, banners raised and escorted from the hall.
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FDA approves Western blot test for AIDS screening
The FDA licensed the Western blot test for AIDS, letting the Red Cross and other blood agencies use a highly accurate lab test. Previously FDA regulation prevented blood centers from using the test though physicians could employ it privately. The approval closes a gap between medical practice and blood supply safety controls.
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Thief Beaten to Death by Lone Attack Turns Violent
In Los Angeles a man aged 28 who snatched a purse from a 67 year old woman was beaten to death by a group of attackers after the theft. Seven men participated and continued the assault at a school parking lot before leaving after a final stomp. The coroner cited blows to head and body as the cause. The purse reportedly contained 27 dollars.
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Israel and Jordan outline draft peace talks guidelines
A Jordanian government official says Israel and Jordan have agreed on guidelines for Arab Israeli peace talks. They plan an international conference to start direct Israel Jordan negotiations and resolve Palestinian representation while awaiting Moscow’s stance on Soviet participation. The proposal may go to Israel’s cabinet next week.
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Senate panel approves 4.5 billion SDI push in defense bill
The Senate Armed Services Committee votes to fund 4.5 billion next year for Reagan's SDI program, placing it between White House and House figures. The panel aims to finish a Defense Department budget bill for the new fiscal year, with a final vote likely today and reconciliation with the House later.
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Officials call for NRC commissioner’s resignation over memo leak
Sen. John Glenn and several congressmen demand Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner Thomas Roberts resign after he admitted possessing a copy of a sensitive internal memo he previously said he had destroyed. Roberts claims he was mistaken about discarding all copies.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Subscription Info
Aiken Standard lists phone numbers for subscriptions and ads and provides office hours and address. It details 3, 6, and 12 month subscription rates with instructions to make all payments in advance to Aiken Standard PBM Subscription.
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Emergency Numbers and Public Service Contacts
Emergency numbers provided by the Aiken Standard list contacts for law enforcement fire and medical services including the S C Highway Patrol Salley Fire Salley Police and the Sheriff. Additional numbers cover volunteers and agencies such as the Volun Fire Departments Wagener Fire and Wagener Police. The paper notes its lineage and mailing address.
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