Robertson sues over libel claims linked to Korea war duty
Televangelist Pat Robertson files libel suits in U S District Court accusing former Rep. Pete McCloskey and Rep. Andy Jacobs Jr. of disseminating false statements that he dodged combat in Korea in 1951. He says liberals aim to discredit him and his deceased father Senator A Willis Robertson.
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Virginia
Soviet Spy Tolkachev Executed for Treason in Moscow
The Tass news agency reports Adolf Tolkachev was executed for high treason in Moscow after being found guilty of spying for the CIA. Western outlets say he was exposed by CIA defector Edward Lee Howard. Tass did not detail charges or timing.
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Weather forecast shifts to clouds with dry weekend
Today features sunny skies but clouds move in tomorrow. No rain is forecast until the weekend. Tonight and tomorrow will be fair. Lows about mid 40s and highs near mid 70s.
Obituaries Notice for Four Regional Residents
Deaths listed for Murray Campfield Aiken Rosa Lee Cofer North Augusta W O McDaniel Modoc and Mildred J Mozingo Camden. Details follow on Page 7A with biographical notes and funeral arrangements.
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Aiken
Rosa Lee Cofer
North Augusta
W.O. McDaniel
Modoc
Mildred J. Mozingo
Camden
Reagan Signs New Tax Bill Into Law
President Reagan signed a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. tax code after a prolonged campaign and bipartisan negotiation. The plan lowers rates to 15 28 and 34 percent for individuals and corporations, limits certain deductions, and retains home mortgage interest deductions while eliminating state and local sales tax deductions.
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City Begins Annexation Meetings Northwest Aiken
Area Two in Northwest Aiken near Richland Avenue and U.S. 18 By-Pass faces annexation by the City of Aiken. A public meeting Thursday at USC Aiken Room 107 will discuss benefits and drawbacks for about 3,000 residents in roughly 1,000 homes.
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Owens-Corning to Lay Off 400 in Ohio Amid Global Restructuring
Aiken Owens-Corning Fiberglas plant remains secure for now as nationwide restructuring plans cut 400 Ohio jobs, boosting total state layoffs to over 1,000 and reducing Granville Technical Center to 450. Nationwide totals approach 5,000 with 900 slated at New York plant. Meridian Mississippi plant to close affecting 200. Company, with 28,000 employees, acts to fend off a hostile takeover by Wickes C of Santa Monica.
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Economy Grows At 2.4 Percent
The Commerce Department reported the U S economy expanded at a 2.4 percent annual rate in July through September, a marked rise from April-June but below Reagan administration expectations. GNP rose fourfold versus the prior quarter, while the inflation index tied to GNP grew 2.5 percent in the period.
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