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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1983

Page

2

Pastora Rejoins Rebel Alliance Plans U S Tour

Nicaraguan guerrilla commander Eden Pastora says he has re joined the rebel alliance he left two weeks ago and will tour the United States to seek aid against the Sandinista government. The announcement followed a news conference with exile leaders from four groups forming the Revolutionary Democratic Alliance. A Pentagon official visited Guatemala as leftist guerrillas accused Guatemala and Honduras of planning to intervene in El Salvador in support of the U S backed government.

Panama City Panama Eden Pastora U.S Pastora Zero Revolutionary Democratic Alliance Central America Pentagon Guatemala Honduras el Salvador

Senate Mulls Nerve Gas Addition To Defense Arsenal

Washington AP reports the Senate moves to authorize a $124 million down payment for chemical weapons as part of a $252.5 billion defense bill. The measure follows prior battles over MX intercontinental missiles and aims to expand the nation’s military arsenal with nerve gas.

Washington Senate

State Budget Draft Recommends $2.3 Billion Spending

The 1984-85 draft budget from the Budget and Control Board calls for spending 2.3 billion dollars and adding 582 positions. The panel completed work Monday after two weeks of hearings and, despite lower revenue forecasts, endorsed about 16 million more than its August proposal.

Columbia State Budget and Control Board Budget Board

Consumer Advocate Critiques Southern Bell Rate Hike Testimony

State Consumer Advocate Steve Hamm told the Public Service Commission in Columbia that Southern Bell's evidence for a 129 million rate increase is flawed and bordering on fantasy land. He said the commission will hear an overview and another view of the evidence during the hearings.

Columbia Steve Hamm Southern Bell Hamm Public Service Commission Fantasy Land

Reagan Heads to Asia on 62-Day Trade and Peace Mission

President Reagan vowed to be a reliable partner for peace and stability in Asia during a White House departure. He will visit Tokyo and Seoul with massive security, stressing cooperation with Japan and South Korea, and noting Soviet moves in the region while aiming to deepen economic ties. The trip covers 15,650 miles over 62 days as he and his wife seek closer bonds and common goals.

Washington Reagan Asia United States White House Japan South Korea America Tokyo Seoul Korea

Israelis Insist No Plan For Attack On Syrians

Israeli officials warn Syria while denying any plan to attack Syrian troops or pull out from Lebanon amid Syria's 100000 reservists alert. Damascus also puts 220000 troops on alert as U S naval forces move in to Lebanon.

Tel Aviv Israel Syria Lebanon Damascus Hafez Assad U.S United States State Department Washington Mediterranean John F. Kennedy Suez Canal Indian Ocean Ranger Maariv Soviet Union

Remap Heads For Approval In South Carolina Special Session

In Columbia lawmakers convene a special session to vote on a compromise reapportionment plan. The 46 senators and 124 representatives return at 11 a.m. with a plan creating 46 single member districts nine with majority black populations and a two thirds vote required for passage.

Columbia Senate General Assembly House-Senate House Judiciary Committee Bob Sheheen D-Kershaw John Tally

Ex-TMI Owner Indicted Over Falsified Safety Tests

A federal grand jury accuses Metropolitan Edison Co. of falsifying safety test results before the Three Mile Island accident. Opponents say the charges bolster calls to keep Unit 1 closed while Unit 2 cleanup and NRC safety reviews proceed. The maximum fine across all counts is $85,000.

Harrisburg, Pa Three Mile Island Metropolitan Edison Co John Minnich Cently TMI Citizens Advisory Panel U.S David Dart Queen Met Ed TMI Unit 2 Queen NRC Middletown Robert Reid Citizens Advisory Group

Crosby to decide on big Bing friends party plans

Kathryn Crosby says she will decide by Friday where and when to hold a large open house for Bing Crosby’s friends at the three story Hillsborough mansion she shared with the late crooner. She aims to promote a drapery and rug cleaning business and faces venue challenges due to the commercial aspect. Wayne Newton nears Aladdin Hotel ownership amid sale talks and gaming approvals after an $85 million purchase with Ed Torres in 1980.

Kathryn Crosby Bing Wayne Newton Aladdin Newton Ed Torres Las Vegas Mike Sloan

At Home Work Offer From Webster Dictionary Co

Local mailing list update job offered by Webster, inviting applicants to send name address phone and date of birth to Toronto office. Includes request for one dollar for airmail shipment and lists address at 182 Bayview Ave Suite 101. Promotion dated 1983 W P.C.

America Dept Bayview Ave Toronto Ontario W P.C

Aiken Standard Contact and Office Hours

The Aiken Standard lists phone numbers for subscriptions and classifieds and invites news tips. It notes main office at 124 Rutland Drive with hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive

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