Delegation Explains U S Response On Hostages
In Algiers the United States explains its reply to Iran's terms for freeing 52 American hostages during a luncheon with Algeria's Foreign Minister. Warren Christopher and aides deliver the message for Tehran, with Algeria to forward it after the briefing.
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Algiers
Algeria
Warren Christopher
U.S
Iran
Mohamed Benyahia
Christopher
Benyahia
Tehran
Treasury
Robert Carswell
Washington
Radio
Democrats push 2 percent across the board cut for 1981 spending
House Budget Committee chairman Rep. Robert N. Giaimo proposes a binding 2 percent cut across all federal programs except defense to meet a $648.7 billion 1981 budget and reduce the deficit by about $13 billion. Reagan would decide how to implement the cuts after taking office in January.
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Washington
House Budget Committee
Ronald Reagan
Robert N. Giaimo
D-Conn
Reagan
Congress
Giaimo
James R. Jones
D-Okla
Jones
House
Senate Finance Committee
Burnettown Considers Plant in Town Amid Local Debate
A public hearing in Aiken County discussed a proposed 11 acre industrial site for a plant with investors W F Prior and C M McKeown. Residents fear noise and odors near housing while supporters cite 25 to 30 jobs and economic benefit for Burnettown. The board will consult its attorney before action.
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Burnettown
Aiken County
W.F. Prior
C.M. McKeown
Prior
McKeown
Ted B. Willis
South Aiken
Schofield
Hastings Wyman stirs talk at Aiken Council over bids
At the Aiken City Council meeting, Hastings Wyman questioned bids for police uniforms and fire hose, noting rising shoe prices and joking about fittings. Neighbor Frampton Durban added a quip. Phyllis Pellarin of the Aiken Area Council on Aging discussed gerontology as a new field with Rotary Club audience.
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Hastings Wyman
Aiken
Wyman
Frampton Durban
Phyllis Pellarin
Aiken Chamber Pushes 4 Percent Tax Cut on Federal Purchases
The Aiken Chamber of Commerce urged state officials to cut the 4 percent sales tax on goods bought by federal installations. President William F Bassham and Margaret Holley cited losses to out of state vendors for SRP bids, proposing a gradual 4 percent tax reduction over four years. They noted SRP purchases and bid disparities affecting Aiken Barnwell and Bamberg counties.
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U.S
Washington
Iran
Carter
William F
Bill) Bassham
The
Aiken Chamber
Margaret Holley
Aiken Office Supply
State Tax Study Commission
South Carolina
Bassham
Savannah River
Aiken
Barnwell
Bamberg
Augusta
SRP
Georgia
Palmetto State
Chamber
Commission
Holley
North Carolina
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Columbia
James M. Waddell
D-Beaufort
Charleston
Sumter
Beaufort
Bill Bassham
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