Reagan to seek funding to rebuild Moscow embassy
President Reagan will ask Congress to tear down and rebuild the nearly complete U S Embassy in Moscow over suspected listening devices. The Washington Post cites State Department sources saying the plan, expected to be announced today, would cost about 300 million dollars and take five years to construct an eight story embassy with U S materials kept under heavy guard. Secretary of State George Shultz reportedly recommended the move.
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Wackenhut Wins Discrimination Suit in Columbia
A federal judge dismissed racial discrimination lawsuits against Wackenhut Services Inc at Savannah River Plant. Former employees Jansen M. Robinson Edward D. McKeever and Samuel Acevedo-Rosado alleged promotion bias. Judge Clyde Hamilton adopted Magistrate Henry M. Herlong Jr.’s recommendation for summary judgment, with no objections filed.
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Weather outlook with increasing rain risk
Cloudy skies forecast tonight with a 20 percent chance of rain and a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms tomorrow. Lows near 50s and highs in the mid 70s. Details on Page 9A.
Deaths of Robert Killcrease and Hazel C Leigh Noted
Obituary brief reports the deaths of Robert Killcrease in Washington D C and Hazel C Leigh in Conway, noting their passing and basic memorial details as listed in the notice.
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Robert Killcrease
Washington, D.C
Hazel C. Leigh
Conway
Dukakis Attacks Bush Tactics In National Campaign
Dukakis charged Bush with waging a negative campaign as he trailed in polls eight points in a nationally broadcast town meeting in Naperville Illinois. Bush retorted that Democratic prosperity would bring higher interest rates and urged support for Reagan era policies.
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Halloween Activities Plentiful For Local Ghosts And Goblins
Local events offer spooky options for Halloween with a Scary House hosted by the New Ellenton Volunteer Fire Department at 7 p.m. on three days, admission 1 for adults and 0.50 for children under six. Featured characters include Kruger and Jason. Refreshments available. Belvedere Jaycees host a costume party at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Jaycee Hut, Johnson Road Belvedere. Admission 5 per person with prizes for best costumes. Information line provided.
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Whales Rescue Ends as Two Giants Break From Ice
Two California gray whales freed from a Barrow Alaska trap by an icebreaker and Eskimo chainsaws swam toward open sea. Officials halt helicopter surveillance and weigh locating the remaining whale. Scientists say the rescue cost over 800000 dollars and transmitters were not used due to stress and public unwillingness to know their fate.
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Jim Harvey
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Well Wishers Observe Hostage's 41st Birthday
Peggy Say marks her brother in captivity on his 41st birthday, the fourth since his abduction in Beirut on March 16, 1985. Friends in Batavia and Middle East supporters hold parties and prayer services. A birthday cake with 1321 candles symbolizes hopes for Terry Anderson, longtime AP Middle East correspondent still held by Islamic Jihad.
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Ten Candidates Seek Constitutional Offices In Aiken County
Ten candidates vie for constitutional offices in the November General Election in Aiken County. Contested races include Probate Judge with Sue Roe facing Elias Theodosis, Clerk of Court Elizabeth Cooper Godard against Sonja Spray, and Registrar of Mesne Conveyance Peggy Whittman versus Linda Lagrow. other incumbents run unopposed.
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Elias Theodosis
Elizabeth Cooper-Godard
Sonja Spray
Peggy Whittman
Linda Lagrow
Margie Plunkett
Sue Townsend
Robert
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