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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1985
Page
2
Washington AP reports that 33 senators elected or reelected in 1984 spent about 3 million per seat while House races cost about 288 636. The Federal Election Commission tallies total 1984 campaign spending at 3741 million, up 9.3 percent from 3424 million in 1982.
At a USC Board of Trustees meeting President James B. Holderman said a new study urging more core courses could extend a USC bachelor’s degree beyond four years. He warned four years may no longer be a magic completion time if graduation requirements increase.
A man with the AIDS antibody was released after being charged with assault with intent to murder for allegedly spitting on four officers after threatening to spread the disease. Doctors consulted by authorities doubted saliva transmits AIDS. the medical examiner noted AIDS spreads via blood and intimate contact.
Albert Lee Thielman, 34, of Austin, was arrested at Las Vegas McCarran Airport as he approached Muse Air ticket counters. FBI said he planned to blow up a jet liner carrying his wife and three daughters to collect life insurance.
Two thirds of responding doctors say Reagan administration payment reforms have worsened hospital care for Medicare patients. The AMA report cites 66 percent noting quality deterioration since the prospective payment system limits hospital payments.
Atlanta based CDC report traces a Colorado Christian Science camp measles outbreak to religiously motivated vaccine refusal. Church officials protest the study for not highlighting the group's cooperation with public health authorities.
Rescue teams recovered six bodies from the Derby blaze that leveled the River Restaurant and damaged apartments. Officials suspect natural gas may have caused the explosion, with a half mile evacuated as fumes lingered and the fire smoldered.
Vatican City AP report says world bishops closed a two week synod by warning against false interpretations of Vatican II and urging stronger church aid for the poor. Pope John Paul II ordered the 14 page synod report released, signaling a mature move to publish recommendations.
Despite misgivings Congress appears to push a watershed bill to end federal budget deficits by fiscal 1991. Sen. Gramm praised the compromise after a two month stalemate. President Reagan endorsed the plan as leaders expect final action by Wednesday despite some critics calling it irresponsible.
The Aiken Standard operates from 8 30 a m to 9 30 p m Monday through Friday. It is published by Aiken Communications Inc at 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina with mailing address Box 456 29802.
President Reagan urged the House to approve the Democratic backed tax overhaul to keep momentum alive for tax reform. He warned against supporting an expensive farm bill and said the bill, while imperfect, is an essential step toward a fairer simpler tax code, with Senate debate to follow.
The House Ways and Means Committee backed taxing federal pension benefits for most workers for three years after retirement but left Congress and staff exempt. The move drew union opposition and two lawmakers pledged to restore the pension deferral for federal employees. Loretta Ucelli criticized the exemption as unequal.
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