19 Apr 1987
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1987
Page
1
Ivor Griffiths a Winsford grocer funded a lavish triple wedding for his triplet daughters with nine bridesmaids and three vintage Rolls-Royces. The ceremony for the 22-year-olds cost about 11200 dollars and drew 300 guests as each couple plans separate honeymoons.
Kenneth Adelman, director of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, said the plan for the United States and the Soviet Union to swap nuclear test sites is a positive step toward an arms control agreement. He argued the exchange would improve verification of any future treaty and address the core issue of verification.
Easter Sunday brings sunny skies and warm temperatures with a daytime high near 80. Tonight remains fair with a low around 50 as tomorrow repeats today’s sunny conditions and similar temperatures. Details on Page 6A.
The notice lists deaths including Lee Barnes and Henry E. Hudak with services to be announced. Also named are Claude Key, Williston. Barry Owens Jr., Charleston. John Smith, Bath. and Marjorie Wood, Columbia. Details appear on page 6A.
National Guard units patrolled Richmond streets while crews ran massive pumps to stave off flooding from the James River. City officials declared a state of emergency as water neared 25 feet, threatening Shockoe Bottom and nearby businesses.
President Reagan praised George Shultz's Moscow mission and urged calm as negotiators move toward possible broad cuts in intermediate range missiles. He noted Easter and Passover, called for unity and allied consultation, and expected Geneva talks to address remaining gaps for a potential East West agreement.
Boston AP reporting New England egg producers fight for color demand as white eggs dominate Easter sales. The New England Brown Egg Council, led by William Bell, pursued dyeing and decorative plastic wrap eggs, but dropped out after a year, leaving brown eggs with surplus.
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