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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1987

Page

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Wives Indicted in Cyanide Deaths in U S First

Stella Maudine Nickell of Auburn charged with two deaths linked to cyanide tainted pain reliever pills. The 1986 deaths of her husband Bruce Nickell and Susan Snow prompted a large federal investigation with FBI and Auburn police involvement. Insurance policy details surfaced but motive remains unproven.

Seattle U.S Stella Maudine Nickell Auburn Bruce Susan Katherine Snow FBI Jake Evans Seattle Times Nickell

Royal Arrest For Envelope Toss Outside Museum

A 42 year old London man was arrested near the Victoria and Albert Museum after throwing an envelope at Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Police said the envelope's contents were not disclosed and a officer kicked it away, with the suspect detained at Chelsea police station for questioning.

London Prince Charles Diana Victoria and Albert Museum Scotland Yard Chelsea

Partly cloudy skies with showers possible tomorrow

The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow with a 20 percent chance of showers tomorrow. Lows near the mid 40s and highs in the mid 60s. Details on Page 3A.

Deaths Harry Buff and Louis A Dudley noted

Notices list the deaths of Harry Buff of West Columbia and Louis A Dudley of Waynesboro Ga. Details appear on Page 6A with obituary information and funeral arrangements.

Harry Buff West Columbia Louis A. Dudley Waynesboro

Leaders Near End of US Soviet Summit Mix Signals

Washington AP President Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev near end of a three day White House summit reporting headway but no breakthroughs on deep disputes. Arms control talks seek progress on a second agreement ahead of a possible Moscow summit next year. Shultz says progress is limited though atmosphere is cordial.

Washington Reagan Mikhail S. Gorbachev White House Moscow George P. Shultz State Department

Trade Deficit Hits Record In October

The United States posted a record October trade deficit of 17.6 billion dollars, up 25.3 percent from September. The Commerce Department reported a merchandise gap of 14.1 billion in September, with October exceeding forecasts and seen as a negative signal for world markets.

Washington U.S Commerce Department Dow Jones

U S Trade Balance Sets New October Deficit Record

The October trade gap rose to 17.6 billion, surpassing the previous 16.5 billion July peak and fueling concerns it could push up U S interest rates and threaten a recession as the dollar weakens.

U.S United States

Dollar Hits Record Low Against Yen As Gold Nudges Higher

The dollar ended Tokyo trading at a record closing low of 132.18 yen and traded about 132.08 yen in London. Gold prices rose slightly in thin trading as markets waited for U.S. October trade data, with dealers noting a quiet market ahead of the figures.

London U.S Tokyo Europe Milan

Trade Report Sends Market Down

New York stocks opened with a broad selloff as the Dow Jones industrial average dropped 33.82 points to 1,868.70 in the first half hour. Decliners overwhelmed advancers about 11 to 1 on the NYSE with 1,227 down, 112 up, and 253 unchanged as volume reached 29.12 million shares by 10 a.m. on Wall Street.

New York New York Stock Exchange Wall Street

DOE to appoint single contractor for Savannah River Plant

The Department of Energy plans to replace Du Pont Co as the sole operator of the Savannah River Plant with one contractor or joint venture. The contract covers plant operation, Savannah River Laboratory, and new facilities design and construction. Du Pont employs about 9,700 with a $374 million annual payroll.

U.S. Department of Energy The du Pont Co Savannah River Secretary of Energy John S. Herrington Savannah River Laboratory Herrington DOE Department Washington, D.C du Pont

Ceremony Marks 1000th Day In Captivity For Terry Anderson

On Capitol Hill a ceremony marks Terry Anderson 1000th day in captivity in Lebanon. AP hopes to boost public awareness and urge captors to release him and 20 other missing foreigners amid UN human rights day observances.

Washington Terry Anderson Lebanon Capitol Hill Congress U.S Anderson United Nations Carmella LaSpada LaSpada No Greater Love Journalists Committee Wusa-Tv Middle East Lorain Ohio Islamic Jihad Islamic Holy War Ruhollah Khomeini Thomas Sutherland Edward Tracy Joseph Cicippio Frank Reed Alain Steen Robert Polhill Jesse Turner

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