Buckley led Beirut CIA operations when captured in 1984
William Buckley, a top CIA terrorism expert and Beirut station chief, was seized in Lebanon in 1984. The Washington Post reports the CIA spent heavily pursuing Buckley and fellow hostages after his alleged death following torture. Meanwhile in Bahrain three missiles struck a UAE offshore oil platform injuring workers.
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Moslem leaders seek UN force for Jerusalem protection
Leaders call for a United Nations force in Jerusalem to shield Palestinians from mob violence and to push toward ending Israeli rule in the Arab sector. U.S. Consul General Morris Draper will report the proposal to Washington amid the turmoil.
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FDA Rejects Appeal Over aspartame Safety
Consumer groups led by Community Nutrition Institute claim aspartame shown in 80 seizure cases and thousands of neurological damage links. Attorney James S. Turner says he will appeal the FDA’s November 21 ruling against reconsidering Nutrasweet approval.
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James S. Turner
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Acting McCormick sheriff charged with bribery in election
McCormick County Coroner Jack Keown, named acting sheriff in October after a sheriff’s embezzlement conviction, was arrested and charged with offering and paying a bribe to Deputy Sheriff George Reid to withdraw from the December 30 special sheriff election. Keown posted bonds totaling $10 000.
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Donald Myers
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Lawmaker Pledges FOI Bill To Block Secret Spending Data
State Rep Tom Limehouse proposes a bill to bar agencies from using FOI to shield how tax dollars are spent. He cites USC trustees secret handling of 362000 of a 729000 discretionary fund and seeks to remove secrecy provisions while preserving donor anonymity for some institutions.
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University of South Carolina
Private US drive targets Nicaragua humanitarian aid
Religious leaders report private US donations nearing 12 million toward a 100 million goal to aid Nicaragua civilians and counter Contra military aid. Bishop Thomas Gumbleton said funds will assist victims of the war with medicine, food, clothing, and shelter at a Quest for Peace briefing. Organizers of the coalition, over 400 groups, pledge to match Congressional aid and noted they already matched 27 million in non military relief.
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Detroit
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Philippines Seeks Cease Fire as Talks Resume Today
Philippine peace talks resume between government negotiator Ramon Mitra and the Communist National Democratic Front aiming for a cease-fire by Thursday, the birthday of Benigno Aquino. Reports of threats to Mrs. Aquino’s life during the coup plot linked to Marcos loyalists are noted but not elaborated.
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Pope Threat Plot Foiled Before John Paul II Visit
A 24 year old man from Sydney was arrested outside Brisbane City Hall with five gasoline bombs seven hours before Pope John Paul II’s visit. Police say he planned to firebomb the pontiff saying he has too much money and faced potential charges of threatening the pope’s life. He was due in Brisbane Magistrates Court Wednesday and could face psychiatric evaluation. The pope later conducted an open air Mass for about 70 000 as part of his Australian tour.
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Zulu Leader Sees Tough Time for New U S Ambassador
Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi says the new U S ambassador Edward Perkins will face a belligerent mood from South Africa’s white leaders amid sanctions. He warned blacks may expect limited influence and urged increased humanitarian aid while noting U S corporations still aid blacks. Buthelezi met Reagan and Bush, urging higher diplomacy for Southern Africa.
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Pretoria
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AARP Sues Du Pont Over Age Discrimination
The AARP files a class action in Philadelphia federal court against Du Pont Co alleging age discrimination in an early retirement program. Plaintiffs say workers over 65 or with more than 35 years of service could not fully access incentives. The program placed a cap of 40 years of service and 70 years old.
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Aiken Standard Classified Contact and Rates
Classified ads and subscriptions for the Aiken Standard with phone numbers for inquiries. Customer service hours listed. Mail rates show weekly to annual options with all payments to Aiken Standard PBM Subscription.
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