Lexington lawmakers questioned by grand jury over legislative issues
Republican Sen Norma Russell and Democratic Rep Mary Miles described a secret, 3 hour session with Lexington County grand jury after subpoenas. They said the panel discussed seven legislative positions and may pursue constitutional questions on grand jury inquiries into legislative matters.
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Lexington
Lexington County
Norma Russell
Russell
Grand Jury
State Attorney General’s Office
Legis
General Assembly
South Carolina
Mary Miles
St. Matthews
Miles
Dalton Sheppard
Boston
Donnie V. Myers
Sheppard
Myers
Hampton Caughman
Eagleburger rejects apology over Korean airliner incident
Undersecretary Lawrence S. Eagleburger states the United States has nothing to apologize for after the downing of a Korean Air Lines plane. He insists US response condemns murder and warns the Soviet Union while noting continued need to engage with them on nuclear issues.
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Columbia
Soviet Union
Lawrence S. Eagleburger
United States
Korean Air Lines
Eagleburger
Reagan postpones Asia trip plans dropping Philippines Indonesia Thailand
President Reagan plans to visit the Far East next month but removes the Philippines Indonesia and Thailand from the schedule blaming domestic congressional business rather than Manila’s antigovernment riots. Larry Speakes said Deaver delivered messages to leaders in the three nations and to Japan and South Korea.
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Washington
Reagan
Far East
Philippines
Manila
Larry Speakes
Withomt
Republic of the Philippines
Indonesia
Thailand
White House
Michael K. Deaver
Japan
South Korea
U.S
Speakes
PLO-Syrian Showdown Imminent in Lebanon Faces Ceasefire Strain
In Beirut, Lebanese army troops fired at Moslem snipers as Yasser Arafat's Palestinian guerrillas warned of an imminent clash with the Syrian army in northern Lebanon. A nine day old cease fire mediated by Saudi Arabia and the United States is strained as government efforts for a reconciliation conference stall. An-Nahar suggested the opening session could be held Thursday in Saudi Arabia.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Yasser Arafat
West Beirut
Saudi Arabia
United States
Amin Gemayel
An-Nahar
Gemayel
Continental pilots quit cockpits amid safety concerns
Union leader says more pilots are leaving cockpits at Continental over new work rules and 16 hour shifts. Continental reports 80 to 90 percent of flights operating, while Eastern hopes workers accept a 15 percent pay cut. Captain Duffy accuses safety risks. company cites FAA guidelines and contract parity with Braniff.
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Continental Airlines
Eastern Airlines
Continental
Henry Duffy
Air Line Pilots Association
Aflcio
Duffy
Bruce Hicks
FAA
Braniff Air Lines
Hicks
AT&T to Cut Long Distance Rates With New Access Fee
AT&T submits plans to FCC for an average 10.5 percent cut in interstate rates. The savings could reach 16 percent on some calls, but residential bills rise due to a new $24 monthly access fee to local carriers. Business customers face up to $6 monthly fees.
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Washington
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
At&t
Nications Commission
Morris Tanenbaum
At&t Communications
FCC
EPA Says Horse Creek Has Revived
EPA reports cleanup efforts restored Horse Creek to a livable state for fish and improved the Savannah River water quality. Since 1979 the $24 million wastewater plant cut oxygen-demanding waste chromium and alkaline discharges, drawing aquatic life back to the creek. The project cost over $37 million with 75 percent EPA funding and aid from United Merchants, Aiken and North Augusta.
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Savannah River
Savannah
Thevannah
Horse Creek
Aiken County
Graniteville
Warrenville
Langley
Bath
Clearwater
EPA
United Merchants
Aiken
North Augusta
Princess Margaret lunches at Virginia museum during US visit
Princess Margaret and Charles Reed Jr. visited the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for lunch in the French gallery after a noon arrival. She had met President and Mrs. Reagan in Washington over the weekend, with no public details given about the visit.
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Virginia Museum
White House
Reagan
Norman Lonsdale
Washington
Royal Press
London
Massive U.S. Job Openings Report Issued By Government
A government notice says over 150000 federal state and local job openings exist nationwide. Applications require a free report and must include name address phone and date of birth. Send to News Service Dept 281 Buffalo NY with one dollar for expedited shipment.
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Washington
U.S
Dept
Delaware Ave
Buffalo
Aiken Standard Classifieds and Contact Numbers
The Aiken Standard lists subscription and advertising contact numbers with office hours. Calls to 648 2311 cover subscriptions news tips and display ads, with 649 1555 for classified ads, and offices at 124 Rutland Drive open weekdays 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
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