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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1986
Page
2
Iran's IRNA says a missile struck the Al Dowra refinery in Baghdad in retaliation for Iraqi raids. BBC monitors cite uncertainty with residents reporting a blast and smoke but no independent confirmation of refinery damage and no Iraqi comment yet.
Top American arms negotiators held serious talks in Moscow with Soviet officials but offered no details. Paul Nitze, head of the U.S. team, said eight hours of discussions yielded no public signs of progress. Washington aims to set a Reagan Gorbachev summit timeline, with Shultz and Shevardnadze slated to meet in the United States September 19-20 to set an agenda.
Chief Justice Warren Burger told the American Bar Association that lawyers should curb hostility with refined advertising, reduced contingency fees, and stronger self regulation. He warned regulation could follow if the profession fails to police itself.
A Soviet trawler Museimak was warned by the Coast Guard cutter Midgett for trespassing in disputed waters off Alaska. The Midgett escorted three American crab boats back after they were chased away by Soviet vessels while fishing near 160 miles west of St. Matthew Island.
House subcommittee examining Michael K. Deaver planned to vote on forwarding evidence to an independent counsel for possible perjury. Deaver’s lawyers sought court review of the findings amid leaks about a staff report’s conclusion.
The Army expands scrutiny of guards at weapons bases after an internal audit found many unqualified personnel and some with criminal records. Maj. Phil Soucy said the findings were accepted, a new security office will be created, audits increased, and commands ordered to review records and remove those lacking proper clearances or qualifications.
A lightning strike at Winthrop College in Rock Hill South Carolina caused major damage to the 57 year old Kinard Hall attic area housing the arts and sciences and business schools no injuries were reported Students and faculty in summer session rushed out with purses books and briefcases as flames rose above the roof Part of the roof collapsed and firefighters battled the blaze for hours President Martha Kime Piper called the orderly evacuation a relief.
Thirteen Georgia cities report August rainfall above average as storms drench the drought zone from Virginia to Florida. Savannah records 5.7 inches in August, with Atlanta and others also over normal. officials debate if drought is ending while heat deaths rise.
The HMS de Braak, a British vessel sunk in May 1798 with rumored treasure, has finally been raised from Delaware Bay after nine salvage attempts. Archaeologists will spend weeks sifting sediment for valuables possibly worth up to 500 million dollars while Delaware will receive 25 percent of profits.
The notice lists contact numbers for subscriptions and classified ads at the Aiken Standard with hours of operation and office address. It provides the mailing address Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 and office location 124 Rutland Drive with business hours on weekdays and Sunday service.
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