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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1986

Page

2

Summit prospects dim as talks drift toward September visit

U S and Soviet officials plan another meeting as groundwork for a possible superpower summit this year. Officials say regional talks will precede the September 19 20 visit of Soviet Foreign Minister Shevardnadze, with ongoing disagreements clouding prospects.

Washington U.S State Department Charles Redman Michael Armacost Redman Eduard Shevardnadze

Bomb attack hits Amsterdam Olympic committee building

In Amsterdam bombs damaged the Dutch Olympic organizing committee building and a post office satellite dish in protest of the 1992 bid. No injuries were reported and no immediate damage estimate was available. Police officials said several protest groups opposed the bid.

Amsterdam Netherlands Heleen van der Weijden

Educator says AIDS stigma harms victims in schools

Connecticut educator Elaine Brainerd told about 230 nurses at a statewide conference that public ignorance creates a leper mentality toward AIDS victims. She urged schools to educate parents and integrate AIDS information into curriculums while noting South Carolina has had 76 cases since 1981.

Columbia Connecticut Elaine Brainerd Connecticut Department of Education Ms. Brainerd South Carolina

McCormick Sheriff Suspended as Embezzlement Trial Looms

McCormick County Sheriff James E Gable faces suspension pending his federal trial on two embezzlement counts involving stolen U S Treasury checks totaling 3476.25 and 567.00 dollars. Coroner Jack Keown to serve as acting sheriff under Gov. Riley’s order.

Columbia McCormick County James E. Gable U.S. Treasury Dick Riley Gable Jack Keown Riley Russ McKinney McKinney

D C Rains End Severe South Carolina Drought

Heavy rainfall ends months of drought across South Carolina with Newberry York Union and Richland counties hardest hit. Officials warn full recovery may take winter rains. Lockhart evacuates 75 residents as 6 inches of rain in just over three hours causes over 1 million dollars in damage to 40 homes and several businesses.

South Carolina Newberry York Union Richland Alfred Wang State Water Resources Commission John Purvis Lockhart Broad River York County Jean Davis Walter Martin

D C Legislator Faces Federal Indictment in Fraud Case

A 25 count federal indictment targets Sterling Anderson and two associates over A M Mobile Homes Inc. in Spartanburg. The charges include conspiracy fraud and making false statements related to the dealership. Trial is anticipated in late fall as Anderson seeks reelection amid Democratic opposition.

Columbia Sterling Anderson Spartanburg Anderson A&m Mobile Homes Inc U.S Vinton D. Lide Lide Ramon

Tourism boosts D C tax revenue by 16 percent

South Carolina reports 16 percent rise in accommodations tax revenue for the 11 months ending May 31, 1985, totaling $11.3 million with hotels, motels and campgrounds contributing to a record $575 million in transient lodging rentals. The figure reflects growth from 1984 to 1985 with travel and tourism spending near $3 billion.

Columbia South Carolina State Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Tax Commission PRT Fred Brinkman

Aiken Standard Classifieds and Contact Details

Classifieds and advertising contact numbers for Aiken Standard are listed along with office hours and mailing address. Phone lines include 649-5316 for subscriptions, 649-1555 for classifieds, 648-2311 for news ideas and display ads, and customer service hours. Office location is 124 Rutland Drive with mailing address Box 456, Aiken SC 29802.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken, S.C Aiken Communications Inc P.O Aiken

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