Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to Rubbia and Van der Meer
Italian Carlo Rubbia and Dutch physicist Simon Van der Meer won the 1964 Nobel Prize in Physics for research into weak interactions and the W and Z bosons. At CERN in Geneva they led work using a 2000 ton accelerator to provide evidence of the subatomic particles essential to the force. The Royal Swedish Academy cited their decisive contributions to a unified theory of nature.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Carlo Rubbia
Harvard University
Simon van der Meer
Holland
Rubbia
van der Meer
Janary
European Nuclear Research Organization
CERN
Geneva
Switzerland
Herwig Schopper
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Academy
Alfred Nobel
Brief Survey Warns U S Youth Lag In Fitness
WASHINGTON AP American school children are fatter than in the 1960s and only half get enough exercise. Health and Human Services Secretary Margaret Heckler calls the national study a warning as the adult fitness boom reaches only a small portion of the population. James G. Ross, project director, notes the irony of gains in adult activity not translating to youth.
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Washington
Health and Human Services
Margaret Heckler
James G. Ross
Study Aims to Ease Fear of AIDS in Blood Banks
A $23.9 million multi city study by six U.S. cities aims to reduce excessive fear of AIDS and ensure safe donated blood. Researchers from Los Angeles San Francisco New York Miami Seattle and Detroit planned final preparations for the five year project funded by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.
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Los Angeles
U.S
San Francisco
New York
Miami
Seattle
Detroit
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
James W. Mosley
New ICBMs Hidden in Soviet SS-20s, Weekly Says
London AP reports Jane's Defense Weekly says the Soviet Union may be concealing intercontinental missiles among SS-20s in Eastern bloc bases. If true, this would breach SALT I terms, though the treaty expired in October 1979 and was to be honored pending a new agreement.
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London
Jane's Defense Weekly
Soviet Union
Unitedites
Iraq Seeks 45 U S Commercial Helicopters Deal
Iraq holding talks with a Texas firm to buy up to 45 commercial helicopters built for military transport. State officials say licenses won’t be needed if no weapons gear is involved. Bell Helicopter Textron notes the helicopters are strictly commercial. Senator Dixon warns any arrangement must be carefully reviewed by the administration.
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Washington
Iraq
Texas
State Department
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc
Alan J. Dixon
D-Ill
Congress
Jackson Hosts TV Show on SNL Move for Black Leaders
Rev. Jesse Jackson says hosting Saturday Night Live fits a tradition of black leaders reaching new audiences. He cites Martin Luther King, TV interviews, and controversial magazines as part of evolving ministry. Jackson spoke at a Rainbow Room news conference in New York, noting the city view and a $16.75 cornish hen dinner at Rockefeller Center.
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New York
Jesse Jackson
Martin Lusher King
Harry Belafonte
Johnny Carson
Jackson
Playboy
Penthouse
Rainbow Room
New York City
Rockefeller Center
Emergency Numbers for Aiken Area Services
Emergency numbers list for Aiken area including Aiken County Sheriff Aiken Police and fire departments with direct lines plus a long distance sheriff fire or ambulance number 1 800 922 9709. Aiken Standard offices address and hours are provided for public contact.
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Aiken Community Hospital
Aiken County
Widowed Persons Association
Aiken
Aiken Fire Crisis Line Coalition
Jackson
Graniteville
New Ellenton
North Augusta
Emergency For
S.C. Highway Patrol
Wagener
Salley Fire
Salley Police
Chernenko Eyes U S Open to Arms Talks for Better Ties
Soviet President Chernenko said U S relations with Moscow could improve if Washington shows real interest in negotiating on major arms control issues. He cited space militarization, a nuclear freeze, test ban ratifications, and no first use as key areas, noting progress could resume stalled strategic arms talks.
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Washington
Konstantin Chernenko
U.S
Moscow
United States
Washington Post
Kremlin
Shernenko
Outer Space
Chernenko
U.S Soviet
Reagan
Andrei Gromyko
US S
Soviet Union
Mondale Health Report Highlights Tennis Elbow and Blood Pressure
Walter Mondale suffers tennis elbow and moderately high blood pressure controlled by daily medication, but is described as in excellent health by his longtime doctor. The physician notes no physical limits to serving as president and mentions ongoing blood pressure management since 1971. Mondale’s campaign has faced criticism over audience reaction and TV appearances.
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Washington
Walter F. Mondale
Milton M. Hurwitz
Reagan
White House
Hurwitz
Mondale
Debating the age issue and deepening campaign lines
President Reagan and Mondale prepare for the final debate as each side hammers the others. Mondale labels Reagan's defense approach as a record of profound confusion while Reagan cites Mondale's Cuba trip and Jesse Jackson ties as failures to repudiate.
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Reagan
Walter F. Mondale
Geraldine
Colorado
Gary Hart
Hart
Paul Laxalt
Ihis
Andrei) Gromyko
Illinois
Washington
Kansas City
al Smith
New York
Mondale
Los Angeles
Smith
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
Jesse Jackson
Cuba
Havana
Fidel Castro
Castro
Larry Speakes
Jackson
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Aiken Standard
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PBM
J.B. White
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