Gadhafi Sees Himself as Washington Lincoln of Libya
Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi, in a U S News & World Report interview, likened himself to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and vowed to keep aiding liberation movements despite U S nuclear threats. He said Libya's support for Palestinian and other movements has not waned since the April bombing raid. He compared his unifying role for the Arab world to the founding U S presidents.
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Houdini Seance Skips Anniversary in Wisconsin
In Appleton Wisconsin a Halloween seance marks the 60th death anniversary of Harry Houdini. William Monroe leads a 45 minute trance in a vacant store while questioning speakers test if any spirit is Houdini. A Niagara Falls official doubts a return.
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Married Five Minutes Then Prisoners Foiled By Inspectors
A Milwaukee couple tied the knot at the county courthouse and were married for five minutes before two escaped prisoners commandeered their car. Postal inspectors M Greenspan and J Murphy spotted the fugitives crossing a street and halted their getaway, ending the brief marriage celebration.
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Man charged with murder after wife dumped in sinkhole
Roy E. Heck faced murder charges after police found Rickie Lynn Heck’s remains under 14 feet of debris in a sinkhole near his 100 acre Lawrenceburg farm. Investigators say she died Jan 5 and he misled neighbors about the hole’s odor and instructed relatives to add pepper to hinder bloodhounds.
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Green Revolution fails to reach poorest nations study says
Worldwatch Institute reports that enduring poverty slows the spread of high yield crops. Population is seen rising from 5 billion to over 6 billion in 13 years, with requires shifts in grain yields to maintain consumption. By 2020 world population reaches 7.8 billion needing 56 percent higher yields than 1985.
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Suspect Held On Federal Charge After Reagan Visit
In Spokane Washington AP report a man 23 Robert W Nelson Jr of Tacoma faced federal charges for threatening the president after a loaded pistol a bullet reading For you Mr President stolen credit cards and notes about Reagan security were found in his hotel room and car He was held without bond pending a magistrate appearance. In Rock Hill AP report Herald Publishing Co sues Rock Hill School District 3 over FOIA asks inquiry into two closed board sessions and rejected joint resolution with AG or courts.
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Control Of Senate At Stake In Tuesday Election
The campaign highlights Reagan urging voters to keep Republicans in control of the Senate as 36 governorships and all 435 House seats are in play. Democrats counter that farms and industries suffer under current policies while Democrats vow to boost Main Street. Senate balance, party realignment, and nationwide ballot issues shape the high stakes midterm.
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Carnegie: College Grads Aren’t Always Educated
The Carnegie Foundation released a three year study criticizing U S undergraduate colleges for issuing degrees more readily than educating students It cites a mismatch between faculty expectations and student preparation and urges broader required study including the history and ethics of fields like computer science
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Aiken Standard Subscription and Contact Details
The notice lists subscription rates for 3 6 and 12 months and provides contact numbers for classifieds news ideas and customer service. Office address 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802 and mailing box 456 are shown along with operating hours.
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Emergency Numbers Listed By The Aiken Standard
Emergency contacts are provided by the Aiken Standard for local services. Listings include Poison Control National and state agencies as well as police fire volunteer departments and social services with phone numbers for quick access.
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Shultz Seeks Soviet Concessions in Vienna Talks
Secretary of State George P. Shultz will press for Soviet concessions on Star Wars and human rights and seek cooperation in the war on terrorism during talks with Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze in Vienna. A possible invitation to Moscow could follow later this year.
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