War broadcasts spark panic and film rating debates in 1938 and today
In Portugal a War of the Worlds reenactment caused crowds to flee and police receive many calls after a 50th anniversary broadcast. Hollywood marks 20 years of the MPAA ratings with mixed reviews and debate over the value of R and PG-13.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Orson Welles
Braga
Radio
H.G. Wells
United States
New Jersey
Hollywood
Motion Picture Association of America
Gene Siskel
The
Chicago Tribune
Cloudy and Cool Conditions Ahead
Cloudy skies and cool temperatures are forecast for today with a high in the upper 50s. An 80 percent chance of rain is expected. Details on Page 5A.
Obituary Notices for Several Residents Listed
Death notices list John H. Abney Langley Jimmy M Burke Marie Deer Augusta Thomas J Ford Bernice W Fulmer Milfred F Lawson Blanche Wright. Details appear on Page 5A with full obituaries and funeral arrangements.
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John H. Abney
Langley
Jimmy M. Burke
Warrenville
Marie Deer
Augusta
Thomas J. Ford
Glovervilie
Bernice W. Fulmer
Johnston
Milfred F. Lawson
Clearwater
Blanche Wright
North Augusta
Moslems Release Hostage Video By The Associated Press
Pro Iranian Shiite kidnappers in Beirut released a videotape of American journalist Terry Anderson. Anderson, AP chief Middle East correspondent, urged the U S to negotiate his release and blamed U S policy for delays. He noted three years of captivity and reflected on past failures to secure his freedom.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Terry Anderson
U.S
Anderson
Middle East
Associated Press
Reagan
Halloween Display Brightens Graniteville Shop Window
April from left, Stayer Shannon and Auren Mitchell admire the Halloween display at Masonic Florist in Graniteville. The shop, owned by Ricky Harris, uncle to the Mitchell children, sits ready for trick or treaters as little ghosts and goblins plan to be out in costume tonight.
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Stayer Shannon
Auren Mitchell
Masonic Florist
Graniteville
Te Mitchells
Ricky Harris
Dukakis Urges Debate with Bush in Election Clash
Eight days before Election Day Dukakis challenged Bush to a debate as polls suggested a closer race. Dukakis campaigned Sunday through California’s Central Valley praising the liberal tradition of Roosevelt Truman and Kennedy from Bakersfield to Stockton.
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Michael Dukakis
George Bush
Dukakis
California
Central
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Truman
John Kennedy
Bakersfield
Stockton
South Carolina voters shrug at Bush Dukakis choice
In Greenville and across South Carolina voters express discontent with both presidential candidates. Interviews show residents like James Frederick and John Wise disparaging the field as unsuitable for president while local Democrats hope to limit Bush margins. The state, though not pivotal, could influence down ballot results as Carter era loyalties linger.
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Greenville
South Carolina
James Frederick
John Wise
Saluda
United States
George Bush
Michael Dukakis
Janet Patterson
Anderson
Bush
Dukakis
Jimmy Carter
Trooper Slain. Man Charged in Dillon County
Latta man Warren Douglas Manning, 30, was arrested after state Highway Patrol Trooper George Tillman Radford, 41, was beaten and shot behind the head and left in a submerged patrol car. Manning faces murder, kidnapping and armed robbery charges in Dillon County. Bond hearing expected.
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Dillon
Latta
Dillon County
George Tillman Radford
Dohan
Warren Douglas Manning
Harold Grice
Vianning
Dilon
Grice
Kraft Accepts 13.1 Billion Buyout Bid
Kraft Inc. agrees to merge with Philip Morris in a 13.1 billion deal that would form the world’s largest consumer products company. The proposed takeover would unite brands such as Miller beer, Marlboro cigarettes, Jell O, Maxwell House, Velveeta, Parkay margarine, and Philadelphia cream cheese under a single combined enterprise.
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New York
Kraft
Philip Morris
U.S
America
Philip Morris Inc
Miller Beer
Marlboro Cigarettes
Jell-O
Maxwell House Coffee
Kraft Inc
Parkay Margarine
Philadelphia
State House Races Feature Political Veterans In 1988
Voters in Aiken County head to the polls for the 1988 General Election with District 84 in focus. Democrat J Roland Smith and Republican Ralph Gunter both have prior race history against Rep. William H. Jones. In primaries Gunter downed Jack Scott while Smith eliminated two opponents in a runoff to secure the right to challenge Jones. They campaign on anti drug and tax positions with accusations and defenses about records on education and fiscal autonomy.
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Aiken County
Aiken Standard
S.C
House of Representatives
J. Roland Smith
William H. Jones
Ralph Gunter
Rep. Jones
Gunter
Jack Scott
Smith
Bobby Kelly Jr
Bobby Rutland
Kelly
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Rams
New Orleans
Welles
Abby
Lewis Grizzard
Weather
George) Bush
TWA
Lorain
Ohio
Trick
Rob Harr
Mary Holcombe
Orr-Lyons
Extile
Greenville News
Smith, Gunter
E Smith
Board of Education
Gunten
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