Reagan to ship 400 Stinger missiles to Saudi Arabia
U S officials say the Reagan administration is ready to deliver 200 launchers with 200 replacement missiles and may refuel Saudi jets to defend Persian Gulf oil facilities. Final decision by President Reagan is required to begin immediate deployment to Ras Tanura and other targets.
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Unknown Veteran Now Rests In Honor
Washington mourns as an unidentified Vietnam War serviceman receives the Medal of Honor and burial at Arlington National Cemetery. President Reagan plans to attend the funeral at the Tomb of the Unknowns, honoring a fallen soldier among 189 000 war dead.
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Memorial Day Beach Crowds Largely Hit Grand Strand
Thousands visited Myrtle Beach for Memorial Day weekend despite limited Charleston area crowds due to Spoleto and cloudy skies. Officials projected over 300000 beachgoers on the Strand while 100000 were expected in Charleston area as weather forecast called for partly cloudy skies and possible showers.
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Interest Up but Housing Prices Stable in Forecast
Economist Mike Wilson of the Chicago office of the U.S. League of Savings Associations says mortgage rates will rise over the next six months, with short term rates climbing to around 12 to 13 percent and long term rates near 15 percent. He projects housing prices will moderate rather than fall, driven by smaller homes and new techniques, with affordability improving but a persistent price gap.
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Dolly Parton exhibit to honor star at Country Music Hall
Dolly Parton selects famous wigs and the guitar she used to write hits for a yearlong exhibit opening June 1 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. The event marks the museum's first biographical salute to a single star in 17 years. Debbi Reynolds marries Richard R Hamlett in a Miami ceremony aboard the SS Norway.
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Six Flags Airplane Ride Malfunctions Hurting Dozens
At Six Flags Over Georgia the Great Airplane Race ride halted by an emergency system leaving 65 riders stranded up to 100 feet aloft for hours. Thirty three injured as firefighters freed passengers and hospitals treated minor injuries.
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Aiken Standard Office Hours
Aiken Standard offices at 124 Rutland Drive operate 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
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