11 Apr 1988
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1988
Page
1
The Lundberg Survey reports a 1.18 cent rise in average gasoline prices to 96.14 cents per gallon for the period ending April 8, with wholesale costs rising faster than retail. Analyst Trilby Lundberg notes retailers lost margin and predicts further price pressure, detailing self service and full service pump figures for regular and premium grades.
Fort Meade official says the toll free hotline 1 800 CALL SPY has fielded over 20000 calls from soldiers and civilians. William Dwyer, civilian Army employee, reports ongoing investigations and significant leads but no celebrated arrests. Espionage probes by the military and FBI have been sparked by the tip line which passes worthwhile tips to federal investigators.
Weather forecast indicates rain possible tonight with cloudy skies and a low around 50. Tuesday remains cloudy with a 70 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms and temperatures in the mid 60s. Details continue on Page 10A.
Death notices for Edna Bates Warrenville Ruth L. Davis North Augusta Effie L Hall Leesville Reuben Hendrix Monetta Herman A Lee Augusta Horace Mitchell New York Sylvia S Northington Clayton Ga lina L Posey Johnston Frank M Thomas Aiken Nellie H Walling New Ellenton indicate details continued on Page 6A with further specifics and funeral arrangements.
Kuwaiti jet hijackers claim they killed a Kuwaiti officer and threw a man off the plane on the tarmac after demanding immediate refueling. They warned of “more dangerous steps” if Cypriot authorities did not refuel and release 17 terrorists held in Kuwait. The incident followed days of threats and two deadlines for fuel.
Afghan guerrillas shot down a Soviet built Antonov 26 near the Afghan border killing all 29 aboard. The aircraft traveling from Maimaneh to Mazar Sharif carried six crew members and 23 passengers. Radio Kabul cited Bakhtar News Agency.
A blast at an ammunition depot near Islamabad and Rawalpindi killed 75 and wounded 850, with reports ranging to over 100 dead and 1,000 injured. Western diplomats speculated on a possible coup attempt as authorities declared three days of national mourning and launched an investigation.
Savannah River Plant shut down all three reactors over the weekend. L Reactor resumed after a Friday night safety check on a non standard brace, while K and P reactors remained offline for regular maintenance and cooling system checks. Independent audits urged brace modification to enhance safety. Next line indicates continued operation, with P to return next week and K after about 130 days.
Potential bidders for the Savannah River Plant bids will attend a pre-proposal conference at the plant site to receive classified information and tour facilities. Two representatives per company may attend, with Westinghouse Bechtel, Martin Marietta and three universities among those sending delegates. The May 20 bid deadline remains in effect and the event is closed to press and public.
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