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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1984
Page
2
Washington AP report notes 1983 ended with 438830 inmates in state and federal facilities, 10 percent over capacity. Growth slowed to 5.9 percent from 1981’s 12.2 and 1982’s 12 percent, aided by aging postwar cohorts and more early release programs.
Lewell Geter and attorney George Hairston stopped at a Greenville fried chicken restaurant on the way to a Dallas black tie banquet. The venue surprised them with a lifetime free meal pass as part of the visit. Hairston, with the NAACP, helped represent Geter and his former roommate Anthony Williams in their criminal justice ordeal.
Dr. William Thornton, 55, the oldest American in space, told 175 UNC Medical School alumni that a Mars mission is physiologically possible. He described weightlessness effects on digestion, noting the gut shuts down and vomiting can occur without nausea. He believes space sickness can be conquered and long orbits or Mars missions can succeed with proper measures.
Prince Philip is shaken up and a bit bruised after the one horse carriage he drove in competition at Windsor overturned during an obstacle Sunday. He suffered bruised and swollen legs and doctors ordered a checkup, keeping him from Sir John Gielgud’s 80th birthday dinner.
In Little Falls two elderly women were found dead in a flooded home while rescuers evacuated a young couple trapped in an attic. Gov Kean estimated damages surpass $141 million as more than 6,000 people fled the Passaic River basin. Red Cross mobilized 250 volunteers and staff. Rivers and tributaries overflowed after two days of heavy rain.
President Amin Gemayel summoned factional leaders to Baabda palace for a final reading and signing of the latest cease-fire agreement for Beirut area fronts. A subcommittee of military experts drafted the disengagement proposal over the weekend and delivered the draft Sunday night.
China refused Vietnam's offer to discuss border issues and urged Vietnam to stop aggression in Kampuchea. Vietnam, stating local forces repulsed a Chinese invasion, pressed its claim as Beijing denied the attack and called for restraint along the Sino Vietnamese border.
Mrs. Millie O'Neill wife of House Speaker Thomas P O'Neill Jr receives the Lincoln Medal from Mrs. Nancy Reagan at Ford's Theater praising her support of the theater and its history. The presentation occurred Sunday night amid remarks prepared for the event.
Democratic presidential hopefuls Mondale and Hart promoted labor and jobs in Pennsylvania ahead of Tuesday's primary. Mondale led in recent polls with 41 percent to Hart's 39 percent, Jackson at 14. Campaigning included stops at steel mills and shipyards and a tugboat voyage on the Delaware River to highlight economic revival efforts.
Congress prepares a $48 billion tax increase through Sept 30 1987 and a $14.8 billion spending cut as committees draft further reductions including defense. The House plans a $49 billion tax hike next week while both chambers target a costly 1985 budget path and aim to adjourn after Easter.
A sales pitch promises an American lifestyle in a warm climate for under 9 dollars daily or 250 dollars a month. It touts furnished apartments at 100 dollars monthly, hotels at 5 dollars a night, meals for 1 dollar, and liquor under 2 dollars a bottle. It claims a 2100 word report on earning money while living luxuriously, asking readers to mail for a free copy. The sender, Tom McLaughlin, offers Akron Ohio contact details.
The Aiken Standard provides phone numbers for subscriptions, classified ads, and news tips. Office location is 124 Rutland Drive with hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
The Aiken Standard provides key emergency contact numbers for the community including Aiken Community Hospital at 649 7911 and the Volunteer Fire Departments, Aiken County Sheriff, and Emergency Medical Services all at 648 6811.
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