Reagan approves Soviet grain sales amid farm pressure
President Reagan agrees to allow the Soviet Union to buy up to 23 million tons of grain in the current fiscal year, under GOP pressure. Officials say the move could exceed 55 percent of Soviet imports and may strain European relations while aiming to restore U S credibility as a grain supplier and boost farm prices.
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Reagan
Soviet Union
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United States
Carter
Afghanistan
Kiwanis and Rotary Celebrate Birthdays and Surviving Johnston Crew
Aiken Kiwanis toasted Francis Gosnell on his 74th birthday while Leland Rawls and 24 Johnston sailors celebrated surviving the 1944 USS Johnston sinking at a Minnesota reunion. Dr. Robert Paskel, Kennedy Middle School superintendent, visited the school and heard a joking remark about a teacher tied to a railroad track.
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Francis Gosnell
Leland Rawls
Wagoner
Johnston
Pacific
Minnesota
Philippines
Leyte Gulf
Robert Paskel
Kennedy Middle School
Paskel
LSCOG Takes No Stand On Belvedere Water Loan
LSCOG voted to withhold comment on Belvedere's $1,225,000 Farmer's Home Administration loan application. The group said it can only advise on the state application and will not approve or deny. North Augusta argues Belvedere should not pursue the loan.
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Roggenkamp
Kelly Zier
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Belvedere Commission
William Horton
Horton
Thomas Huff
D-Belvedere
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Huff
Murphy
FBI
South Carolina
Nuessle
State Housing Authority
Aiken County
Democratic Party
Whitney Trust plans sell land after rezoning rejection
Lonnie Garvin representing opponents says the 4.32 acre Whitney Trust property near the Whitney Polo Field can sell undeveloped under present zoning. Planning and Zoning Commission voted against rezoning. City Council to hear Oct 25. The Trust faces financial pressure and has a contract with Doris Chesser contingent on rezoning.
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Aiken
Doris Chesser
Eulalie Salley & Company
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Salley
Commission
Chesser
William C. Whitney
Thomas Hitchcock Jr
Panel Questions Family Judge Candidates
The state judicial screening committee questioned four applicants for the second judicial circuit family court seat. Candidates Carl W. Littlejohn Jr., Thomas P. Murphy, Peter R. Nuessle, and Rep. Thomas E. Huff discussed qualifications and views. A final decision will likely wait until the legislature reconvenes.
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Second Judicial Circuit
State Judicial Screening Committee
Heyward McDonald
D-Richland
Carl W. Littlejohn Jr
Aiken
Thomas P. Murphy
North Augusta
Peter R. Nuessle
Thomas E. Huff
D-Belvedere
Sen. McDonald
John W. Harte Jr
Are You Out Of Work Ad Service Offered
Aiken Standard invites job seekers to mail or bring qualifications with name and address for free placement of a positions wanted advertisement. The notice promotes no charge service via the newspaper.
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