17 Apr 1986
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1986
Page
1
Coca-Cola officials say Coca-Cola Classic is the best selling soft drink in the United States based on March sales, reclaiming the No. 1 spot after the original formula return. Pepsi-Cola USA questions the figures and doubts the Coca-Cola research claim.
Officials say higher hunting and fishing fees are needed to fund operations and lease areas from private landowners. Critics warn the increases burden the unemployed and poor and may deter nonresident tourism. The House narrowly refused to table the bill and adjourned without a direct vote, leaving the measure for today.
Warm weather returns with mild temperatures the rest of the week. A chance of rain is forecast for the late weekend. Details on Page 3A.
Obituary notice lists George L. Whitt of Belvedere Sidney L. McGriff of North Augusta Beatrice C. Doolittle of Gloverville Larry D. Walker of Williston Willie E. Jones of Ridge Spring with details appearing on Page 68.
The Commerce Department reports a 3.2 percent annual growth in real GNP for January through March, the fastest since early 1980s. Inflation cooled to 2.5 percent per the GNP deflator, aiding overall demand aided by a trade deficit improvement of 14.8 billion dollars and gains in consumer spending and home construction.
Three kidnapped victims were found murdered in Lebanon in retaliation for the U S bombing of Libya. A bomb attempt on an El Al jetliner and Molotov bombs at the U S Embassy in Tunis followed as Washington prepared mass evacuations from Sudan amid anti American demonstrations.
Havana observes the 25th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion while state media foregrounds U S criticism of the Libya air raid. A photo exhibit is opened by Education Minister Jorge Fernandez, recalling the failed 1961 assault and the 1 400 exiles backed by the United States.
Security at the Savannah River Plant is raised to precautionary alert after Libya bombing and terrorism fears. Wackenhut staff conduct vehicle checks and passes for restricted areas while neighboring Augusta Bush Field and Columbia Municipal Airport report heightened vigilance and slight travel delays.
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