Bork Promises Fair Shake Amid Lengthy Senate Hearings
Robert H. Bork, finishing five days of Senate Judiciary Committee testimony, pledged he would give everyone a fair shake if confirmed to the Supreme Court. Sen. Arlen Specter questioned potential rulings against Congress and urged scrutiny of Bork’s shifts in views. Reagan praised Bork’s qualifications, while committees prepare for further witnesses for and against the nomination.
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Spence faces possible wheelchair use after hospital stay
U S Representative Floyd Spence, 58, may need a wheelchair and portable oxygen temporarily after hospitalization for respiratory distress. Aides say he is not retiring, though doctors advised slowing down as he campaigns for reelection in 1988. Spence was admitted to Bethesda Naval Hospital in critical condition following outpatient tests for breathing problems.
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Alleged Untouchable Band Smuggling Ring Captured in San Diego
Federal agents arrested Camila Barrera Martinez 33 from El Salvador and nine associates in simultaneous raids on five San Diego homes. All ten face conspiracy charges for harboring and transporting undocumented aliens. Bail set at $100,000 for Martinez. co-defendants to be arraigned Monday.
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Planes Collide Over Tampa Bay Killing Three
Two small planes collided while approaching Albert Whitted Airport in St. Petersburg and crashed into Tampa Bay. Three men aboard died. debris scattered over about a half mile. Roy E. Lindenmuth, 70, of St. Petersburg, was identified. other victim names withheld.
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Prison Bus Collides With Car In Rain Injuring 31
A bus carrying visitors from Attica prison to New York City crashed on a rain slicked western New York road, flipping over and injuring at least 31 people. Injured were taken to hospitals in Rochester Batavia Wyoming County and Buffalo. seven admitted with five serious. The Inter Circles Connections bus from Secaucus New Jersey carried family and friends of prisoners.
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Great American Picnic marks Constitution Bicentennial
Philadelphia celebrates the 200th birthday with a four day Great American Picnic ending Sunday. Fireworks and bells framed Thursday’s parade, with hot dogs and music. The bicentennial continues as planners target events for the ratification and early milestones of the Constitution.
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Cuomo to Visit Soviet Union on Peace Mission
Gov. Mario Cuomo travels to the Soviet Union for talks on nuclear arms control and human rights, insisting he is not a presidential candidate. He aims to press for broader agreements beyond the current deal Reagan announced, while a meeting with Gorbachev is not expected but considered possible given his national profile.
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Plot to Kill Irish Leader Sparks Police Probe
Ireland International reported pro British extremists in Northern Ireland plotted to assassinate Irish Prime Minister Charles Haughey and deputy. Dublin police declined to confirm details while security around ministers was heightened. A Scot with British army ties was cited. extra officers guarded the wedding in Sligo of Ray McSharry’s daughter.
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Ray McSharry
Leftist Leader Lean Alejandro Killed Outside Office
Gunmen shot Lean Alejandro 27 outside his organization’s Quezon City office hours after he urged a mass rally against perceived fascist rule. The attack, amid coup fallout, drew Aquino government condemnations as supporters blamed the regime and called for accountability.
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Philippines
Corazon Aquino
Lean Alejandro
New Patriotic Alliance
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Aquino
Honesto Isleta
Joe Castro
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Roberto Panganiban
Department of Agrarian Reform
Aiken Standard Classifieds and Contact Details
Information for subscriptions and advertising including phone numbers for classifieds and news ideas. Office hours shown as 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and weekend hours, with mailing address and subscription payment instruction.
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Rutland Drive
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Aiken
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Emergency Numbers Service Notice
The Aiken Standard provides emergency numbers as a public service. Published by Aiken Communications Inc with postal details for subscription and address changes.
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