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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1987
Page
1
The House panel sent a bill to the full House to shield the textile industry by capping imports at 1986 levels. It allows a 1 percent annual rise for textiles and apparel while freezing footwear imports, a softer approach than Reagan era measures.
A 30 percent chance of thunder showers is forecast tonight with a low in the mid 70s. Tomorrow will be partly cloudy with a mid 90s high and a 50 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
Obituary notices summarize deaths including Marion Houston Bayshore New York Aretha G Miller Pelion Leroy Oliphant Orlando Florida and Pierce O Shealy Augusta. Details referenced on page 9A.
Johnston becomes a summer truck hub as OTRs fill streets and packing sheds bustle with drivers hauling peaches. Frank Morton of McMidville, in his second Johnston season, waits on loads while planning cross country trips from harvest to markets and beyond.
Iran warned ships to stay out of its waters as Moslem pilgrims died in clashes with Saudi police after Mecca rites. The Gas Prince navigated the Strait of Hormuz under U S naval escort while Iran vowed attacks on U S and Saudi interests.
Donna Rice agrees to sell rights to ABC for a TV movie detailing her relationship with Gary Hart. Ted Harbert says the film will likely include what occurred, with no graphic depictions and an air date planned for spring.
AP reports a fifth of homes in a 10 state EPA survey exceeded the 4 picocuries per liter guideline. Deputy Administrator A James Barnes warns results may not reflect nationwide levels due to soil, sample sizes, and nonrandom state selection. The study links geology to high risk and notes plans to expand testing and update maps.
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