08 Aug 1985
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1985
Page
1
A local sports brief notes baseball returns to the field as team owners and managers reach a consensus on a plan. Officials outline adjusted schedules and safety protocols to restart play amid ongoing concerns.
A short obituary note highlights Dear Abby columnist Jeanne Phillips and the broader theme of aging, memory, and community in the wake of reported local losses. It reflects on connections, coping, and the enduring guidance offered by public figures.
Pope John Paul II lands at Lome Tokoin Airport marking the start of a 12 day continent visit. He will visit seven nations covering about 15803 miles and aims to advance human dignity social justice and peace while seeking better relations with Islam.
An American import called Survival Game gains popularity in Japan with thousands playing nationwide. Participants wear surplus US Army gear and steal flags in woods on weekends, reflecting a war game that appeals across ages despite restrictions on toy gun sales to under 18s.
Four mainland Chinese visitors training at the Beloit Manhattan Inc facility in Aiken are hosted by Harold and Kathy Skeeles. The visit highlights hamburger as a popular American food among attendees.
Washington officials warn of secularism assault on religion and vow to resist. Education Secretary Bennett and Attorney General Meese spoke to the Knights of Columbus in Washington, linking church and state to America's Judeo Christian heritage and Reagan’s 1984 pledge on morality and politics.
A car bomb outside the Rhein Main Air Base headquarters in West Germany kills two people, a U.S. serviceman and a civilian, and injures 11. Leftist Red Army Faction suspected. Investigators say the car bore false American Forces plates. Security tightens as victims’ identities remain with next of kin.
An American peace group and supporters accuse U S backed rebels of kidnapping 29 activists and 18 journalists on the Costa Rican frontier near Managua. The Sandinista government says rebels seized a Witness for Peace boat on the San Juan River and moved the group into Costa Rica.
Four mainland Chinese visitors including Wang Hong Xun Gao Huei Qi Zhao Guo Quiang and interpreter Pang Ying tour Beloit Manhattan Inc plants in Clarks Summit Nina and Aiken learning coating roll technology for paper making. They praise Americans and the South while Beloit hosts Harold Skeeles and wife Laura.
Advertisement notes expanded sports coverage and color comics starting October 6 on Sundays with the Sunday Aiken Standard. The promotion invites readers to subscribe for the broader weekend edition.
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