Automaker's Attorney Cross-Examines Key Witness Hoffman
Los Angeles AP John Z De Lorean's attorney opened cross examination of government star witness James Timothy Hoffman detailing Hoffman's past as a drug smuggler turned informant He testified to travels in 1980 to 14 countries including Thailand France Belgium Angola England Ecuador Colombia Malaysia Singapore Japan and Hong Kong The attorney said the moves would paint Hoffman as untrustworthy and criminally inclined to undermine his credibility
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AT&T Long-Distance Rates Drop 6.1 Percent Today
AT&T reduces interstate long-distance WATS and international rates by 6.1 percent effective 12:01 a.m. under FCC order. A 20 dollar bill would save about 1.22, while new 50 cent directory assistance charges apply after two calls monthly. Businesses with multiple lines face a monthly access fee from local providers.
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Botanist Warns Forest Clearing May End 750000 Species
Peter H. Raven of the Missouri Botanical Garden warned at the AAAS meeting that rapid tropical forest clearing could wipe out about 750 000 species in the coming generation. Many species are unnamed or uncataloged, he noted, stressing we may be losing them unseen.
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Dudley Moore Testifies in Santa Monica Drunk‑Driving Trial
Actor Dudley Moore took the witness stand describing a July crash on the Santa Monica Freeway that killed 21 year old David Reuther and injured another. The defendant, Steven Elliot Sanders, faces felony charges of DUI and vehicular manslaughter.
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bumper peach crop hits markets in south carolina
The first peaches are on the Columbia market with early fruit small but bright in color. Midseason peaches will be larger and cheaper as yield set to break records, with an estimated 480 million pounds this season. Prices expected around 39 to 49 cents a pound.
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Woman Gunned Down In Court Feared Husband Would Harm Her
In Norwich Superior Court a 44 year old woman was shot by her estranged husband during a divorce hearing. The killer, Kenneth Spargo 53, walked to his wife whispered then fired killing her and injuring others. Witnesses say he taunted that he would sleep well now. The wife had feared for her safety and hoped for a protective restraining order. Her attorney said she was relieved when keys triggered the courthouse metal detector prior to the incident.
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Reagan Delays Push for El Salvador Aid
The House approved 267 to 154 a Salvadoran aid package worth 62 million dollars while adding a ban on future funding for Nicaraguan contra rebels. Senate action is postponed until after Memorial Day recess as White House negotiates a compromise to keep both aid flows alive.
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South Carolina to Raise Drinking Age to Nineteen
Bar managers statewide warn enforcement will be difficult as South Carolina moves to raise the beer and wine age from 18 to 19 and keep liquor age at 21. Gov. Riley is expected to sign, with changes set to take effect next year.
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Dick Riley
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University of South Carolina
Golden Spur
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Taylor
Lloyd Thornley
Charleston
Thornley
Aiken Standard Classified Advertising Info
Aiken Standard offers subscriptions and display ads with contact numbers 648-2311 and 649-1555. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive operate 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Advance payments to Aiken Standard PBM Subscription.
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Emergency numbers list for Aiken community services
Aiken Standard provides emergency contact numbers for local services including Aiken Community Hospital, Volunteer Fire Departments, Aiken County Sheriff, and Emergency Medical Service. The list offers direct phone lines to essential public safety and healthcare resources in the Aiken area.
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U S investigators aid nun murder trial conviction waves
U S FBI experts and embassy pressure helped convict five former El Salvador national guardsmen of killing four American churchwomen. Convictions mark a rare success against security forces in decades of war with rebels.
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