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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1985
Page
2
About 30 students hid on the second floor and threatened mass death if police attacked during protests over the 1980 Gwangju crackdown that killed at least 189 people. Critics say the United States did not oppose the action or may have condoned it.
In West Beirut Shiite Muslims fought from house to house against Palestinian refugees. Police report 188 dead over four days with many killed in hand to hand combat. In East Beirut Christians mourn the Wednesday car blast with 60 dead initially and 34 confirmed. more missing.
U S government data show durable goods orders up 1 percent in April to 100 7 billion with gains in transportation equipment and primary metals offsetting a big drop in machinery defense goods up 6 percent while non defense capital goods fall 6 9 percent analysts cite weak industrial demand and potential recession risk amid dollar strength and cooling rates
Sen Hugh Leatherman proposes a rolling reserve fund to save 25.5 million in the state budget but Sen John Lindsay dismisses it as pie in the sky. House supports funding while Senate Finance Committee cuts it, citing ongoing program needs and a full rainy day reserve.
Bruce Springsteen wed model-actress Julianne Phillips in an Oregon ceremony on May 13. People magazine notes she was visibly upset in high school braces. Critics say stars often marry models, and Dr. Coleman explains why rock icons favor supermodels over other professionals.
The analyst critiques how rock stars and sports figures chase the epitome of female beauty, arguing modeling is demanding and that pairing with accomplished women from other fields is rare. It notes examples like Rod Stewart with Carol Bellamy and Bruce Springsteen with Diane Sawyer, and questions a NYC Council president backstage at a rock show.
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