23 Aug 1987
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1987
Page
1
Elisabeth Svendsen, 57, leads a one woman charity aiding donkeys worldwide. In 14 years she has cared for 3200 British donkeys, arguing the animal is intelligent, loyal, and useful, countering stereotypes of stubbornness and neglect.
Weather forecast shows hot conditions today with highs in the mid to upper 90s and lows around 70s. A cooling trend is expected tomorrow through Thursday, with highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 60s. A 20 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms is noted for today and tomorrow.
The notice lists deaths including Dr. Charles C. Johnson and Vivian S. Dorn of Aiken, L. P. Fox Jr. of West Columbia, and Rev. Furman Smith of Hartsville, signaling forthcoming local obituaries for these individuals.
An decorated pickup in a religious parade surged into marchers near Blackstone Park injuring 29 and killing a pregnant woman and a girl. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as bystanders and police lifted the truck. The Rev Etanislao Gonzales was identified as driver. hospital reports note the dead and injured including a 10-year-old girl and a 21-year-old pregnant woman.
Rokeby Stable trainer Mack Miller values gradual preparation for top runners like Java Gold who just won the Travers Stakes at Saratoga. Java Gold, after a Remsen win and a string of stakes success, looks to continue a Hall of Fame trainer’s phased plan while Crusader Sword skips next year’s Kentucky Derby.
Marine Sgt. Clayton Lonetree was found guilty of espionage on 13 counts and faces life in prison. The court martial at Quantico was largely closed to the public and reporters, with CIA and State Department attorneys present. Lonetree, 25, from St. Paul, involved with a Soviet agent after mating with a Moscow embassy translator, was interrogated in Vienna and London before confession.
The Bridgeton and three re flagged Kuwaiti tankers left Kuwait under U S escort and cleared Persian Gulf waters where the mine struck last month. They joined a convoy with Sea Isle City Ocean City and Gas King as US warships Kidd Hawes and Klakring provided protection off Ras Tanura. Iraq and Iran exchanged air attacks while Saudi Arabia agreed to allow carrier based U S planes to refuel in Saudi territory.
Aiken County students return to classes with warnings about heavier traffic and reactivated school zone lights. Inspector Pete Frommer urges parents to plan extra travel time and prepare children for safer routes. Crossing guards assist students as ADPS emphasizes sidewalk use and single file walking.
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