Lawmakers warn on gunrunning praise in Nicaragua
Sen Patrick Leahy and other officials caution that praise for CIA backed arms flows to Nicaragua could endanger Americans as captives or victims. The piece notes congressional actions on Contra aid and reflects on broader U.S. policy risks amid regional conflict.
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Buckingham Palace Voted Among Britain's Top Disappointments
A survey of tourists ranks Buckingham Palace as one of Britain's three biggest disappointments alongside London Bridge and 10 Downing Street. Architects cite its sober image as contrast to a fairy tale royal visage. The poll names Parliament as the most beautiful building, with Tower Bridge and St. Paul’s Cathedral following. No poll size released.
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Moab Aims To Prove Its Dump Is Nation’s Prettiest
Moab Utah plans a nationwide photo contest of municipal dumps to promote the citys dump as a scenic attraction. Moab Chamber of Commerce president Joe Kingsley notes the dump sits on red slick rock overlooking Moab Valley with views toward Canyonlands National Park.
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Yugoslavia frees third U.S. citizen in political case
Gradimir Hadzic of Los Angeles was released by Yugoslavia on Saturday after charges of hostile political activity. State Department spokeswomen Anita Stockman provided no further details. Earlier, Belgrade freed two men and Friday released Pjeter Ivezaj of Sterling Heights Michigan and Veroljub Radvivojevic of Thousand Oaks California.
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Alligator Kills At Walt Disney World Campground
A 1 year old boy was bitten by a seven foot four inch female alligator at a Walt Disney World campground. The child suffered shallow wounds to his thigh knee and lower leg and did not require surgery. The gator was shot and buried by Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission agents.
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Queen Elizabeth II Begins Historic China Tour
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrived in Peking for the first visit by a reigning British monarch to China. A 21 gun salute and a large welcome marked a ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People.
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Earthquake Death Toll Rises in San Salvador Crisis
The Salvadoran quake left at least 890 dead with 10,000 injured as hospitals ran short of medicines. President Duarte warned numbers could rise and stressed widespread damage, with 150,000 homeless and 300,000 anticipated, while U S relief aid arrived to aid urgent needs.
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Clausen Returns to Guide Troubled BankAmerica
Claus en returns as chairman and CEO of BankAmerica to steady a bank facing a $2.8 billion bid from First Interstate Bancorp and regulatory pressure. Samuel H Armacost resigns as president and CEO. Thomas A Cooper to replace him as BankAmerica president.
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Editors urge Reagan to disavow disinformation tactics
The American Society of Newspaper Editors demanded President Reagan repudiate government disinformation practices raised after reports of a White House plan to fool Muammar Gaddafi. The telegram condemned the tactic as anti democratic and dangerous to press freedom.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Office Information
Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions classified ads and news tips and provides office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Office location is 124 Rutland Drive and mailing address is Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. Rates shown include 1.14 4.90 14.70 29.40 98.80.
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