16 Aug 1987
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1987
Page
1
Dallas the pink hog weighing 1 029 pounds defeats a 812 pound challenger to claim the largest boar title at the Illinois State Fair. Owner Marvin Caldwell of Industry says Dallas may reach 1 200 pounds next year as he grows. This marks Caldwell’s third straight win in the category.
In Liverpool a woman delivered seven babies in a single birth, a British record for multiples. One boy died within half an hour, two boys and four girls remained in intensive care after a Caesarean section at 6:30 a.m. The parents were not named, and the mother was reported in good condition.
A 30 percent chance of thunderstorms this afternoon with a high in the low 90s. Tonight a slight chance of storms and a low around 70. Tomorrow expect lower 90s as the region remains warm and unsettled. Details on Page 8A.
Death notices include Lethea Bergen of North Augusta Leila Ellis of Aiken Frank L Mills Jr of Aiken William C Steelman of Stiefletown Leida K Sternberg of Arlington Virginia and Myrtis H Truth of Trenton See page 8A for full details and funeral arrangements
The piece recalls Elvis Presley sensations a decade after his death. Fans like Judy Berry of Ward describe his appeal as charisma, talent, and a magnetic presence that drew people to his music and acting.
President Reagan rejects blame and defends McFarlane as the White House endures a drawn out crisis. McFarlane’s despair deepens amidTower Commission scrutiny after a February Valium overdose, with former President Nixon visiting and urging resilience.
The Soviet Union disclosed a gas leak occurred during an underground nuclear test on Aug 2 at Novaya Zemlya, but officials said no radioactive fallout or radiation danger to the population. Norwegian authorities reported a tiny rise in airborne iodine possibly linked to the test, yet deemed it harmless. Tass noted an inquiry was opened amid Western media claims.
A massive explosion at a liquefied petroleum gas plant near Jaima Saudi Arabia injures four and a mine incident sinks the 240 ton Anita, with one dead and five missing. Officials tamp down casualty reports. area shipping is disrupted while tensions rise in the Gulf region.
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