Reagan Criticizes Soviets Amid Olympic Boycott
President Reagan used a 10 minute news conference to urge MX missile funding while criticizing the Soviet decision to skip the Los Angeles Summer Olympics. He denied pursuing anti Soviet rhetoric but warned the Soviets against expanding their power and nuclear leverage. A White House official said Reagan aims to be realistic and not sugar coat the situation. Marat Gramov said the boycott decision was irrevocable and tied to White House political aims.
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Reagan and de la Madrid discuss Central America tensions
President Reagan and Mexican President Miguel de la Madrid met at the White House seeking to narrow deep disagreements over Central America. After the hourlong talks, de la Madrid planned a working luncheon with Secretary of State Shultz, followed by a state dinner hosted by Reagan in his honor.
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Marcos Predicts Landslide Victory in Philippine Elections
New York AP reports President Ferdinand Marcos predicts his party will win about 140 of 183 congressional contests in the Philippines, despite noting stronger opposition than expected due to economic problems and reactions to Benigno Aquino's slaying.
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Cunningham Seeks Funds in Thurmond Senate Bid
U S Senate hopeful Robert H Cunningham reports no campaign contributions yet as he runs against Strom Thurmond in Columbia He says pledge cards are out and retirees from the CIA and former colleagues are organizing a fundraiser He emphasizes nuclear arms and economic recovery as campaign themes.
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Mystery winner unclaimed in $5.5 million lottery prize
Albany reports a fourth ticket worth 21 yearly payments of 263095 dollars, minus tax, remains unclaimed. Three winners, Jesse Maneti, Weonta Fitzgerald and Augusta DiBenedetto, stepped forward to claim their shares of the 22.1 million jackpot, with plans to quit work.
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Pepper's Florida State roots honored with new library
U S Representative Claude Pepper chooses Florida State University to house his mementos including correspondence from Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. Opening ceremonies planned for September to mark Pepper's 84th birthday. Former astronaut James Irwin notes shared Apollo lunar module pilot status among three Christian astronauts.
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Snowmelt Floods Kill or Mourn in Rockies Fallout
Rain and warm weather intensify snowmelt across Utah Colorado Wyoming and Idaho triggering floods and mudslides that have left four dead or missing and forced evacuation of hundreds. Utah reports multiple disasters including mudslides and road closures while Colorado Idaho face missing workers and fatalities.
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United States couple abducted in Sri Lanka as hunt widens
Hundreds of soldiers and police search northern Sri Lanka for Stanley and Mary Elizabeth Allen of Columbus Ohio after Tamil guerrillas withdraw a death threat and say they will release the couple unconditionally. Sri Lankan officials say no news of the pair.
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Aiken Standard Advertising and Subscriptions Contact
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions and classified ads including 648-2311 for news ideas, 649-1555 for classified ads, and 648-2311 for display ads. Office hours are 8 30 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 124 Rutland Drive.
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Emergency Numbers Provided as a Service by Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard offers a compiled list of emergency numbers for community access. It includes police, fire, medical, and utility contacts with updated hotlines and non emergency numbers for residents seeking quick assistance.
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