Former hostage calls for release of other captives
In a letter published on what would have been Terry Anderson's 40th birthday, David Jacobsen urged freedom for foreign captives in Lebanon. Anderson, AP's chief Middle East correspondent, is the longest-held among more than 20 missing and kidnapped foreigners, many believed held by Shiite militants, with Terry Waite also missing since January.
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More Names Added To Vietnam Memorial
Washington AP report says twenty four more names join the Vietnam Veterans Memorial roll call, bringing total to 58 156. Names cover those who died from wounds or remain missing, approved by the Defense Department, with engraving to finish by Veterans Day observance on November 11.
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Aiken Receives First Rain Since October Amid Clearing Skies
Last night brought light rain in the Aiken area, the first since Oct 1. Forecasters expect clearing skies tonight with temperatures dropping to the mid 40s. Mostly sunny conditions are forecast for tomorrow with a high in the mid 60s. Details on Page 6A.
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Deaths of Carrie Barfield Flora Buchanan James Jefferson
Obituary notices list six individuals including Carrie W Barfield of Warrenville Flora C Buchanan of Toronto Canada James Jefferson of Newark New Jersey Lydia Strom of Aiken Bluffie L Rhodes of Langley James H Smith of Langley and Inez Williams of Thomson Georgia with no further details provided.
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U S and World Markets Open Higher Amid Volatile Trading
Global stock markets showed a mixed to higher start after Hong Kong and Tokyo gains. The Dow rose about 9 points to 1 803 while Tokyo’s Nikkei firmed near 3 percent and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng climbed nearly 7 percent as London opened higher.
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Deficit Reduction Talks Focus On Corporate Tax Burden
The AP reports deficit reduction plans from House and Senate committees would raise about 11.5 to 12 billion, mainly from corporations and high earners, while avoiding individual income tax increases. Both proposals repeal a major estate tax break and curtail certain defense contractor tax benefits. Differences include Social Security Medicare tax changes and limits on financing hostile takeovers. Daniel Patrick Moynihan critiques and markets fear the provisions.
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Ground Broken For USC Aiken Science Building
Local state and national leaders broke ground yesterday afternoon for USC Aiken’s new Science Building. The $7.9 million project is planned for completion in 1989.
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Arms Race At Sea Gathers 15000 Nuclear Warheads Worldwide
U S and Soviet navies have built a large nuclear arsenal at sea with about 15000 warheads and bombs, per analyst William Arkin. The study notes rapid growth in naval missiles and ordnance, with the United States holding 5632 warheads on long range missiles and 3715 non strategic weapons, while the Soviet Union holds 2902 and 2526 respectively. It also cites 278 U S ships and 624 Soviet ships capable of handling nuclear weapons.
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Aiken Council Candidates Profile James Jones Jr
Eight candidates seek seats on the Aiken City Council for the November 3 election. The Aiken Standard continues profiles with council candidate James Jones Jr in today’s Page 1B feature.
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