Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to Barbara McClintock
Stockholm report says Barbara McClintock, 81, American geneticist, wins the 1983 Nobel Prize in medicine for pioneering work in genetics. She remains active at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Long Island, and becomes the third woman laureate in this field. Rosalyn Yalow was the prior U.S. recipient in 1977.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Barbara McClintock
Miss McClintock
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Long Island
N.Y
Rosalyn Yalow
North Korea Blamed as Burma Bombing Kills Four
President Chun Doo hwan blamed North Korea for the Burma blast that killed four Cabinet ministers and wounded the South Korean delegation. Chun returned to Seoul for emergency talks after the Rangoon wreath ceremony was interrupted by the explosion.
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Seoul
South Korea
Chun Doohwan
Burma
North Korea
Rangoon
Chun
Maureen Reagan Advises Father on Women’s Vote
Maureen Reagan tells her father President Reagan that the path to closing the gender gap lies in making women feel part of the Republican Party. She predicts the end of the bipartisan women’s movement and a coming partisan battle for the women’s vote.
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Washington
Maureen Reagan
President Reagan
Reagan
Kissinger Leads Central America fact finding tour
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger heads a commission arriving in Panama City for a week of meetings with leaders in Central America. The group will study economic political and security issues and says it will not negotiate. Activities will be made public.
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Panama City
Panama
Henry Kissinger
Central America
Kissinger
Shamir Presents Government In Confidence Vote
Prime Minister-designate Yitzhak Shamir presented his new government to the Knesset aiming for a confidence vote. The coalition of 64 seats, consisting of religious and right-wing parties, is expected to sustain the hard line policies from Begin's six years in power after hours of debate.
South Carolina Screens Principal Candidates First Nationwide
South Carolina offers the nation’s first state run tests to screen would be school principals. Four months into the program, 24 candidates have taken the examinations. Education adviser Terry Peterson says the tests provide objective, observed evaluations for principals. He calls the program a potential breakthrough and very exciting.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Terry Peterson
Dick Riley
Fire Prevention Week spotlight and safety tips in Aiken
City observance led by Mayor Odell Weeks includes school visits and open house for Fire Prevention Week. Winners of the elementary poster contest will receive 100 and 50 dollar prizes. Fire causes include electrical problems and arson with eight local deaths in 1982.
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United States
Canada
Odell Weeks
Aiken
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Pete Frommer
Frommer
Aiken County
J. Carroll Busbée
James Moore
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Phil Jones
Grand Jury Subpoena Raises Legal Questions in Columbia
In Lexington County a grand jury subpoenaed 10 lawmakers to discuss legislation, drawing anger from state Sen. Norma Russell. Legal experts call the action unusual, while Gov. Medlock terms it an isolated event and a potential constitutional issue on separation of powers.
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Columbia
Lexington County Grand Jury
Norma Russell
Eldon Wedlock
University of South Carolina School of Law
Travis Medlock
Aiken
Medlock
General Assembly
Wedlock
Congress Members On Road During Recess
Senators Thurmond Hollings and Rep. Derrick travel during the recess with Thurmond in Edgefield and Charlotte for drug hearings and a Spartanburg trip. Hollings leads a major policy tour while Derrick plans visits to Aiken groups. Campaign shakeups include Kamhi’s resignation and staff cuts as King holiday legislation looms.
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Congress
Columbus
Strom Thurmond
Ernest Hollings
Butler Derrick
Sen
Thurmond
Edgefield
Hortense Woodson
Jesse Helms
Charlotte
Spartanburg
Reagan
Sen. Hollings
Alay
Derrick
Aiken
Retired Educators Association
Aiken Businesswomens Association
Aiken Lions Club
Hollings
Kamhi
Maine
Gain
Washington
Michael Fernandez
Senate
Kambi
South Carolina
R-N.c
Sen. Thurmond
Helms
North Carolina lawmakers react to Helms stance in House speech
Rep Robin Britt accuses Senator Helms of misrepresenting North Carolina views as 11 of 12 NC representatives backed the bill in the House. Separately Mr and Mrs Cherry renew wedding vows on Sunday October 9 1983 at Friendship Baptist Church.
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Robin Britt
D-N.c
Sen
Helms
House
North Carolina
Senate
Mrs. Cherry
Friendship Baptist Church
Aiken Standard Advertising Contacts and Hours
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscription classified and news tips. Advertising and news ideas should call 648 2311, with a display ad line at the same number. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive operate 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Aiken Standard Pbm
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