Country Music Awards Faces New Contenders
Nashville AP reports Lee Greenwood The Judds and Exile challenge Alabama for entertainer and vocal group honors at the CMA awards live from the Grand Ole Opry House. Finalists include Mandrell Milsap Oak Ridge Boys Haggard Strait Fricke Harris McEntire and more with 8000 industry voters. A Mutual radio simulcast accompanies CBS telecast.
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Greenwood
USA
Alabama
Barbara Mandrell
Ronnie Milsap
Oak Ridge Boys
Mandrell
Judds
Exile
The
Statlers
Ricky Skaggs
Oaks
Merle Haggard
Skaggs
Gary Morris
George Strait
Morris
Deborah Allen
Lynn Anderson
Glen Campbell
Ray Charles
Earl Thomas Conley
Miss Fricke
Crystal Gayle
Vern Gosdin
Miss Harris
Waylon Jennings
the Judds
Kris Kristofferson
Brenda Lee
Loretta Lynn
Louise Mandrell
Miss McEntire
Milsap
Bill Monroe
Michael Martin Murphey
Miss Murray
Willie Nelson
Dolly Parton
Charley Pride
Challenger crew refocus on Earth training amid space walk delay
Cape Canaveral AP reports Challenger astronauts gain three uninterrupted days to train radar camera on Earth. On the fourth day targets include Brazilian jungles Egyptian desert and North Sea for oil slick studies while Tropical Storm Josephine stirs 600 miles east of Florida.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Challenger
Planet Earth
North Sea
Florida
King Sr. in critical condition at Crawford W. Long Hospital
84 year old Rev. Martin Luther King Sr. remains in critical but stable condition at Crawford W. Long Memorial Hospital where he is treated for heart disease complications. He is in intensive care and under guarded observation, according to his physician.
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Martin Luther King Sr
Bridges
Myrtle Beach Approves 6 Million Beach Renourishment Plan
Myrtle Beach approves a 6 million plan to renourish Grand Strand beaches over two years. Officials say more than 500000 cubic yards of sand will be pumped and annual dredging will begin to keep the shoreline wide and protect tourism. City Manager Richard Marvin emphasizes the beach as vital to recreation and the economy.
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Myrtle Beach
Grand Strand
Richard Marvin
Mondale Gains Seen After First Presidential Debate
Democratic leaders praise Walter Mondale for a strong showing in the Louisville debate, while Republicans call it a draw or critique Reagan. Kennedy and Robb laud Mondale, while Dolan Roth Coleman and Baker offer mixed judgments. Ferraro and Bush reflect on differenc es exposed and potential polling impact.
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Walter Mondale
Reagan
Mondale
U.S. Senate
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Virginia
Charles S. Robb
Terry Dolan
National Conservative Political Action Committee
Dolan
Louisville
William Roth
Delaware
Tom Coleman
Missouri
Mondale Wins First Presidential Debate As Panel Picks Mondale
A panel of seven debate judges for The Associated Press rated Mondale the clear winner over Reagan in the first 1984 debate. Mondale led 174 to 157 on points with margins often three, while one judge favored Reagan 25-24. Judges noted Mondale's calm, evidence backed stance and Reagan's nerves and hesitancy.
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Washington
Walter F. Mondale
Ronald Reagan
Associated Press
Mondale
Reagan
James J. Unger
National Forensics Institute
Unger
James M. Copeland
National Forensic League
Marquette University High School
Milwaukee
Copeland
Robert Rowland
Baylor University
Waco
Texas
Melissa M. Wade
Emory University
Atlanta
Supreme Court
Barbara O’connor
California State University
Sacramento
Queen Elizabeth II Visits Keeneland in Kentucky Tour
The queen arrives in Kentucky for private engagements and a public Keeneland appearance to present the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes trophy. She tours Blue Grass Airport and Lane's End Farm with racing adviser Lord Henry Worcester noting she seeks fit mates for her broodmares. A light rain greeted her US visit as Amy Collins, airport staff’s daughter, gave flowers and the queen thanked her.
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Lexington
England
Bluegrass
Kentucky
Affirmed
Secretariat
Lord Henry Worcester
Keeneland Race Course
United States
Blue Grass
Lane’s End Farm
Versailles
William S. Farish III
Sarah
Amy Collins
Amy
Gas Prices Rise Seriously in Autumn Overweek
US gasoline prices continue an unusual autumn climb, driven by reduced OPEC production. The national average for all grades including taxes was 1.192 dollars per gallon last week, up from September 28, according to analyst Dan Lundberg of the Lundberg Letter who tracks about 18 000 stations biweekly. He notes this trend is unprecedented as prices typically fall in autumn.
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Los Angeles
U.S
OPEC
Dan Lundberg
Lundberg
Aiken Standard Ad Office Hours and Contacts
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions classified ads and news ideas. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive are open 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Emergency Numbers Provided by Aiken Standard
Local emergency numbers listed by the Aiken Standard provide quick access to police fire and medical services for residents and visitors. The guide outlines contact options and relevant hours for urgent assistance across community needs.
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Aiken Community
Jackson
Graniteville
Aiken County
New Ellenton
North Augusta
S.C. Highway Patrol
Wagener Fire
Wagener Police
Aiken Police
Salley Fire
Aiken
Salley Police
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