Iraqi Warplanes Hit Two Ships South of Kharg Island
Iraq claimed its warplanes struck two large ships south of Iran’s Kharg Island as part of a four month sea blockade. Gulf ministers met in Riyadh to seek Arab League and U N Security Council aid to protect oil tankers amid the Iran Iraq war.
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Reagan wins billions for arms but fails on gas nerve weapon
President Reagan wins House approval for a large Pentagon buildup including billions for weapons while Congress rejects a $95 million request to fund nerve gas components. The vote occurred during consideration of a sprawling defense authorization bill authorizing $285 billion for fiscal 1985.
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America
President Reagan's Morning Again in America TV Ads
The Reagan campaign unveils seven television commercials for a second term. They depict American life scenes like a wedding and a painter at work. The spots aim to create a reassuring tone and remind voters of better times, costing about $2 million over eight days.
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Washington
America
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Ed Rollins
Witness Details De Lorean Drug Dealings In Trial
A key witness, James Timothy Hoffman, testifies in Los Angeles about danger and double-dealing in the drug trade. He describes setting up the FBI sting operation aimed at John Z. De Lorean, facing the auto maker in a crowded courtroom.
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Highway Dept May Seek Tax Hike to Match Federal Funds
South Carolina highway officials told a legislative committee that more than 4.0 billion dollars in road and bridge work is needed, based on 1983 prices. The total 4.267 billion would cover about 22 000 miles of deficient roads and would require increased taxes to secure federal matching funds. By 1986 or 1987 current gas taxes may fail to generate the needed income.
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Walker Ragin
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Congressional Textile Caucus Pushes Import Bill
A 65 member textile caucus in the House backing a three point emergency plan to cap textile and apparel imports at 1983 levels Establish an import licensing system and limit growth with foreign suppliers The plan aims to compel action beyond President Reagan's May 9 executive order.
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Washington
House
John Spratt
D-S.c
Carroll Campbell
R-S.c
Jim Broyhill
R-N.c
Reagan
Butler Derrick
Reagan Aide Forecasts House OK on El Salvador Aid
William L. Schneider predicts the House will approve emergency military aid to El Salvador and undercover support to Nicaraguan rebels after a House Senate conference dispute. Senate conferees back 62 million for El Salvador and 21 million for Nicaraguan guerrillas, while House Democrats resist and a floor vote is likely next week.
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House-Senate
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Nicaragua
TV Ratings Pressure in Elderly Lifestyle Ads Across Cities
New York WCBS WABC and WNBC run age centered campaigns with headlines asking about caregiving and aging. May is Senior Citizens Month and a sweeps period boosting TV ratings and ad revenue through promoted reports and prime time specials.
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Donald Duck Turns 50 With Parades And Footprint Ceremony
The beloved Disney character heads a 50th anniversary tour from New York to California. festivities begin at Disney World with a parade led by Donald and 50 ducks, followed by a cement footprint event at Manns Chinese Theater.
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New York
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Aiken Standard Subscription and Advertising Rates
Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions and advertising and gives office hours at 124 Rutland Drive. It details PBM prepaid rates and options for weekly, monthly, 3 month, 6 month, and 12 month plans with prepaid mail terms.
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Aiken
PBM
Emergency Numbers from Aiken Standard
List of vital contacts including Aiken Community Hospital, Sheriff, EMS, and fire departments with their phone numbers. Also mentions Aiken Polio and a crisis line and includes Abused Per fragment.
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Aiken Community Hospital
Aiken County
Aiken Polio
Aiken Fire Crisis Line Coalition
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