Lebanese Army Repels Druse Assaults as War Toll Climbs
In Beirut and surrounding towns the fighting raises the war toll to 647 dead 1 469 wounded as U S Marines stay on alert off Beirut and a naval task force shells toward deterring further attacks The Druse claim control of much of the Chouf and Aley regions while Turkish forces remain outside the area (textual blend).
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Lebanon
Souk el-Gharb
Beirut International
United States
Reagan
U.S
8Th Brigade
Pope honors dead from airliner, Lebanon, and violence
In Mariazell Austria Pope John Paul II paid tribute to 269 victims of a Soviet jet downing of a South Korean airliner and to victims of violence in Lebanon Latin America Africa and elsewhere. He spoke after an outdoor Mass and visited the tomb of Cardinal Mindszenty amid Alpine crowds.
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Austria
John Paul II
Lebanon
Latin America
Africa
John Paul
Jozsef Mindszenty
President Allows Marines to Request Air Strikes
President Reagan will let Marine commanders in Beirut request air strikes from carrier-based Navy fighters if needed to defend U S troops. The decision would be approved locally and could apply if other peacekeeping troops or the Lebanese Army threaten Marines.
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Souk el-Gharb
Beirut-Damascus
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White House
Reagan
Lebanon
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Aley
Washington
Larry Speakes
Speakes
McGovern Announces 1976 Bid Against Friend Advice
Former Senator George S. McGovern declares his 1976 presidential run despite opposition from family and aides. He notes his 1972 loss as being ahead of his time and plans a formal announcement at George Washington University.
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South Dakota
George S. McGovern
Richard M. Nixon
McGovern
George Washington University
Bombers Seen Off Japan as Interceptors Scramble over Sea
AP reports eight Soviet Backfire and Badger bombers seen off northwest Japan near where a Korean Air Lines jetliner was downed. Japanese jets tracked them 140 miles west-northwest of Hokkaido then 370 miles to near Sado Island. No airspace violation or interception occurred. Insurance payout of 26.8 million dollars to Korean Air Lines.
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Japan Defense Agency
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Sado Island
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Moneron
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Moscow
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Poland
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Council
Foreign Ministry
Self Defense Agency
Federal push urged to revitalize U S science education
A National Science Board report warns the United States risks losing its lead in science if a multibillion dollar crash program is not launched. It calls for 2,000 model science schools, upgraded teacher training for 1.16 million teachers, and longer school days with federal costs rising to about 1.51 billion in year one.
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Washington
United States
America
National Science Board Commission
South Carolina Faces $200 Million Farm Losses This Year
A USDA September report cites 33 000 SC farmers facing at least 200 million dollars in losses as drought and the PIK program cut corn yields in half from 1982 levels. Clemson economist Dr Max Loyd notes 15 million bushels of corn locally and 22.1 bushels per acre soybean prospects amid worsening heat and drought. Cotton yields also drop with 490 pounds per acre on 70 000 acres and a 35 percent national cut to 7.78 million bales.
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Department of Agriculture
South Carolina
Clemson
Max Loyd
Loyd
Piedmont
USDA
Miss Texas contestant cites cosmetic surgery impact on life
Dana Rogers age 22 from Boerne Texas says cosmetic surgery improved her appearance including a 36 inch bust and a reshaped nose. She notes pageant glory lasts briefly while surgery affects her long term self image. Miss Texas executive director June Mirike says rules allow cosmetic changes. Debra Sue Maffett, Miss America, had nose surgery after earlier Miss Texas losses.
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N.J
Dana Rogers
Boerne
Texas
Miss Rogers
June Mirike
Texas Wesleyan College
Dana
Ms. E
Debra Sue Maffett
Anaheim
Calif
Miss Maffett
California
Debbie
Gary Jordan
Aiken Standard classified and display contact details
Subscriptions and classified advertising information for the Aiken Standard. Call 648 2311 for subscriptions or news ideas and for display ads, and reach the offices at 124 Rutland Drive open 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Emergency Numbers for Aiken Area Services
Emergency numbers provided by the Aiken Standard list contacts for Aiken Community Hospital, Volunteer Fire Departments, Aiken County Sheriff, Emergency Medical Services, Aiken Police, Aiken Fire Crisis Line, and Coalition To Assist Abused Persons for urgent assistance.
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Aiken Police
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