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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1985
Page
2
Charlestown Neighborhood Association opposes a 9.9 million grant for Charleston riverfront development arguing the Waterfront Place project would bring too many people into the historic district. The feud with Mayor Riley centers on funding for a waterfront park and shops along the Cooper River.
Washington AP growers of perishable crops secured a Senate vote 51 to 44 approving a measure to admit 350000 temporary foreign farmhands under an immigration control bill. The victory reversed last week’s setback and nearly clears the way for final passage amid opposition from AFL CIO and Sen. Alan Simpson.
At Fort Stewart Georgia an Army program serves only low calorie foods to curb overeating and protect soldier careers. Chief Warrant Officer Gerald Disson notes a healthy army requires a nutrition driven body rather than excess fat.
The Southeast Compact for low level nuclear waste disposal moves toward approval. The eight state agreement would allow South Carolina to close its Barnwell County dump by 1993.
President Reagan signals he will press for talks to reduce the threat of war and nuclear attack but rules out any agreement that would halt Star Wars research and testing. He says the space defense system is not a bargaining chip and urges real discussion. Tass calls his stance slanderous.
President Reagan ruled out any summit agreement with the Soviet Union blocking missile defense testing and deployment while signaling potential talks with Mikhail Gorbachev. He defended ASAT tests and pressed for free and fair trade amid warnings of retaliation. He touted 33 months of growth and over 8 million jobs and urged balanced South Africa policy. He highlighted AIDS funding and invited Mozambique's Samora Machel for an official visit as Machel reevaluates Soviet ties.
London says it will not expel more Soviets in retaliation for six Britons ousted from Moscow. Foreign Office aims to restore embassy staff. Thatcher says Kremlin blunder damages Anglo Soviet ties. Sixteen-word summary follows.
The National Assessment of Educational Progress finds 9 13 and 17 year olds read better in 1984 than in 1971 but elementary gains stalled. While minority students show gains, they still lag whites with 17 year olds from black or Hispanic backgrounds near the reading level of the average 13 year old white student.
The Aiken Standard offers extra copies of select Sesquicentennial Edition sections. While complete editions are sold out, individual segments remain available from the Circulation Department at 50 cents each.
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The Aiken Standard provides emergency numbers service as a public service. Published by Aiken Communications Inc. residents are advised to use the listed numbers for urgent assistance.
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