Allies Hold Back U S Military Help in Gulf and Central America
AP analysis notes allied governments wary of direct American intervention despite U S aid. Saudis back own defense and prefer no expanded conflict, while El Salvador seeks aid against leftist rebels. Reagan emphasizes diplomatic paths and last-resort options, with noted reluctance to deploy U S forces.
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Duarte Seeks U S Aid as He Pleads for El Salvador
Salvadoran President-elect Jose Napoleon Duarte appealed to Congress for emergency military aid amid El Salvador's war crisis. President Reagan and House Speaker Thomas O'Neill Jr. voiced cautious optimism after Duarte's Capitol Hill visit and meetings with lawmakers.
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D C House Grants PSA Authority on Electric Service
The South Carolina House ends a month long debate with a bill to empower the Public Service Commission to decide electric providers for city annexed areas. Supporters led by Rep. Thomas Huff say the move gains 70 to 80 votes in the 124 member body as the 1984 session nears its June close.
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State Unemployment Falls to 7.3 Percent in April
South Carolina's unemployment rate dropped to 7.3 percent in April, the lowest since September 1980, marking the third consecutive monthly decline. Officials expect joblessness may dip below 7 percent this year, though 6 percent seems unlikely without retraining displaced workers amid broader economic gains.
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Livingston Again To Appeal Root Doctor Conviction
In Columbia AP report Michael Thompson says Charles Livingston will pursue further appeal in federal court after the state Supreme Court rejected his arguments in the root doctor case. Willie Stroman's attorney Jan Strifling has not yet discussed the decision with his client and plans to meet him this week.
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom opens amid violence debate
Steven Spielberg directs the blockbuster sequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark with Harrison Ford in the lead. The film debuts in 1,685 theaters amid protests over graphic scenes and calls for tighter ratings, while fans queue for midnight shows.
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Bob Hope Birthday Show Promises 9000 Jokes At World’s Fair
Bob Hope marks his 81st birthday in New Orleans using the World’s Fair as a backdrop. He vows about 9000 jokes for NBC special Super Birthday A World’s Fair Salute to Bob Hope airing May 28. Cast includes Red Buttons John Ritter Twiggy Brooke Shields and more. Liberace reserves 200 seats for St Francis staff in Pittsburgh reflecting a past JFK era incident.
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Senate Battle Over 1-Cent School Tax Reaches Floor
In Columbia the fight over a 1-cent sales tax for public schools moves to the South Carolina Senate. Sen. Norma Russell and 20 colleagues push an no tax financing plan, while tax supporters defend the governor's $200 million package. Senate votes split on trimming school building funds as House backs $36.4 million versus $55.7 million in the package.
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Reach the Aiken Standard for subscriptions and classified ads at 648 2311. For news or feature ideas call 648 2311 or 649 1555. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive open 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m weekdays.
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The Aiken Standard offers a quick reference of emergency numbers for local readers. It lists police, fire, medical, and other essential contacts to aid residents in urgent situations.
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