British Diplomat Edward Chaplin Released From Iran
British diplomat Edward Chaplin, the No 2 envoy in Iran, was released after being kidnapped by six armed men on a Tehran highway with his wife and children. Britain protested to Iran over the incident while Iran countered with a protest of its own about the arrest of an Iranian diplomat in Britain.
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Bakker Interview Boosts Nightline Ratings Record
ABC's Nightline drew an estimated 20 million viewers for a live interview with Jim and Tammy Bakker in New York and other cities. The program earned a 15.4 rating and 42 share, the highest in its seven year history, the latest Nielsen overnight figures show.
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Weekend Heat Expected With Sunny Skies
Weekend forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 90. Tonight should be fair with a low around the mid 60s. Details on Page 16A.
Obituaries Notice for Georgia Broadwater and Others
Death notices list Georgia Mae Broadwater Trenton Inez H Bush Augusta Ricky L Carter Denmark Clyde W Cobb Westville Arthur B Graham Saluda George Q Moore Clearwater Agnes Szpak Aiken Sharon B Stevenson Trenton Detailed page 3B for full obituaries and funeral arrangements
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Aiken
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Economic Slide Biggest Seen In Two Years
The government reports the leading indicators index fell 0.6 percent in April, the largest drop in two years, with manufacturing hours the main drag and other factors showing a broad slowdown. Analysts warn against overreacting to one month but note a likely slowdown into the April to June quarter.
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County holiday plan keeps Memorial Day in the mix
Rosemary English says the ordinance creating a Martin Luther King Jr Day county holiday was never meant to replace Memorial Day. Council voted May 5 to add King Day. she notes amendments to keep Memorial Day as a paid holiday, with a May 19 meeting proposing ten paid holidays.
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Missile Attack Probe Ends On Cautious Note
In Baghdad the U S carrier Stark attack inquiry leader says objectives met and preliminary agreements reached to reduce risk of future incidents. U S officials express cautious optimism about cooperation with Iraq and prospects to prevent repeats.
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Justice Dept Clears Additions To Aiken Limits
The U S Justice Department pre cleared 30 annexations under the Voting Rights Act for Aiken South Carolina reports city attorney James Holly The decision allows the city to keep its at large election method while annexations are added and notes the department is reviewing the current method for possible issues The two actions are now treated separately
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