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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1986
Page
2
London AP reports Prime Minister Thatcher secured a Common Market consensus to support the United States amid the Iran arms affair. Leaders stressed not to criticize Washington as a united front.
Oslo the oil chief Arne Oeien said Norway may continue aiding OPEC beyond December 31 if the Geneva ministerial meeting yields a satisfactory oil price. He noted decisions will determine whether export limits stay in force to maintain price levels.
In Bangalore 25 people are wounded after police fired to halt a Muslim riot sparked by a Deccan Herald article deemed insulting to the Prophet. Rioters attacked the Deccan Herald and damaged the Times of India office as 6,000 protesters gathered in Karnataka’s capital.
Millions of Cubans participate in Bastion 86 drills to defend towns and evacuate residents in a new national defense approach. Regional militias of civilians practice stopping heavily armed attackers using modern and crude weapons.
In Ramallah and across the West Bank, Israeli troops wounded at least two Palestinians and a college closed for the year amid a fifth straight day of violence. Palestinian sources say nine were injured by gunfire and tear gas as protesters shouted pro liberation slogans in scattered riots across the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The army confirmed only two injuries, neither serious.
Vice Admiral Diego Hernandez lauds the San Juan at Electric Boat in Groton for the Navy's rebuilt strength. About 3,000 spectators watch the launch as 30 nuclear protesters march outside. Hernandez recalls Pearl Harbor and promises the submarine will be the most capable in the world once commissioned.
Bamberg County authorities charge James W. McMillan Jr., Wonder Anderson, and Carolyn Porter with neglect by legal custodian after eight of eleven children die in a house fire. A 4 year old and two other children escaped and were placed in foster care. Fire officials say gasoline was poured into a potbellied stove by a cold child, and the blaze leveled the four room home.
Communist negotiators warned that lasting peace hinges on closing U S military bases in the Philippines. They cautioned that disputes over patrols could derail a cease-fire due to take effect this week as talks on land reform political change and base status proceed.
South Africa's police chief released figures showing 296 youths under 16 detained with no charges under the state of emergency. The youngest detainee is 11, with 1,300 to 4,000 under 18 believed detained by rights groups awaiting release before Christmas.
Paris AP Premier Jacque Chirac announces withdrawal of the reform bill after protests and clashes, following a union call for nationwide demonstrations and student deaths. He asks Education Minister Rene Monory to begin broad consultation with students and teachers.
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir noted President Reagan's warning that U S arms transfers to Iran were halted and said Israel would continue its arms sales. Messages from Shultz urged Shamir toward a U S visit, while U S probes into the Iran arms deal were described as strengthening U S standing.
The Aiken Standard lists subscription and advertising phone numbers along with newsroom and customer service hours. Offices are at 124 Rutland Drive and hours are 8:30 to 9:30 Monday to Friday plus 8 to 10:30 Sunday. Mailing address Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802.
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