Chernenko blasts U S in Pacific clash during Kim visit
Soviet leader Chernenko accused the United States of courting Japan as an unsinkable aircraft carrier in a Moscow banquet honoring North Korea’s Kim Il Sung. He urged Korea reunification and said the USSR seeks closer ties with China while condemning hegemonism and imperialism threatening Southeast Asia. Kim Il Sung arrived in Moscow for his first official visit in 23 years.
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June Social Security Checks Threatened by Inaction
Washington AP Treasury Secretary Regan warns Congress that June Social Security checks may bounce if borrowing authority remains at the 1.49 trillion limit. He notes Treasury cash balances could run dry by May 24, risking over 9 billion in payments this week.
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McDonald Seeks Legislation to Restore Dower Rights
State Sen Heyward McDonald urges legislative action after a state Supreme Court ruling eliminated dower rights. He argues widows and widowers lose property protections unless named in a will, challenging equal protection and prompting calls to restore protections.
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Marsupial Treated Like Royalty At Cincinnati Black-Tie Bash
Cincinnati officials host a black-tie party for Tully the koala aged three at the Cincinnati Zoo. The event aims to boost donations to the zoo’s Animal Conservation Fund supporting endangered species. Tully will be driven home after the gala, remaining at the zoo for a month.
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Hindu Moslem Riots Escalate With New Army Deployment
In Bombay authorities called in another army battalion to back police as Hindu Muslim rioting worsens. At least 193 people have died since violence began a week ago. Five battalions are deployed, with one more arriving, as Thane district sees stabbing victims and looting late night.
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Premier Zhao Ziyang opens up on private life during tour
Zhao Ziyang, 64, told reporters about jogging at morning, wife’s flowers, and family dinners as he prepared for a six nation European tour. He said he has four sons and one daughter, three grandchildren, and a large Beijing family reflecting tradition.
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Iraq Claims New Attacks On Ships Near Kharg Island
Iraq said its warplanes hit two naval targets southeast of Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf as part of a ongoing blockade. Iraqi officials claim ships were accurately damaged while salvage sources report no distress signals.
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Mayan Tomb Unearthed Near Rio Azul Guatemala
A 1 500 year old circular Mayan tomb near the Rio Azul in northeastern Guatemala was opened after an archaeologist's assistant broke through the roof. Inside were an intact skeleton 15 ceramic vessels and carved jade beads dating 450 to 500 A D. The find is the area’s first in 20 years and could shed light on the Maya civilization.
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Dick) Adams
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Heiress Is Declared Dead
Chicago AP A judge ruled candy heiress Helen Vorhees Brach legally dead, clearing the way to settle her $30 million estate including $50,000 to the chauffeur who says he last saw her alive. Police found no trace since Feb 17 1977. The ruling grants her brother George Vorhees access to $300,000 in trust interest. majority of estate goes to the Helen Brach Foundation.
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Reagan plan to ship Stinger missiles to Saudi Arabia revived
The Reagan administration plans to seek Congress approval to send 1,200 shoulder-fired Stingers to Saudi Arabia to bolster defense of oil fields and shipping in the Persian Gulf. The proposal, previously withdrawn after Israel objected to Jordanian involvement, aims to deter Iranian and Iraqi attacks without U.S. boots on the ground.
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Aiken Standard Subscription and Advertising Contacts
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscription 648 2311 and advertising 649 1555. 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 Aiken County Sheriff Fire Ambulance
Local service listing provides long distance emergency numbers for sheriff's office fire department and ambulance services in Aiken County with quick dial guidance for residents and visitors.
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