16 Dec 1987
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1987
Page
1
The Strom Thurmond Statue Committee of Edgefield County says a bug motif on a Thurmond statue has been removed. They deny intentional symbolism by sculptor Maria Kirby-Smith and note prior claims of hidden symbols elsewhere. the committee attributes delays to the sculptor despite full funding.
The U S dollar reversed five days of losses in Tokyo closing at 127 60 yen after opening at 127 55 yen and dipping to 127 25 yen. Stocks moved up early then retreated in a quiet session.
Skies will be clear tonight with temperatures in the mid 20s. Tomorrow to be sunny with a high in the mid 50s. Details on Page 3B.
Death notices list Verna D. Cullum of Bridgeton New Jersey Joe Lyons of Martinez Hattie Meyer of Springfield Ohio Patrick V. Murphy of Aiken Martha Jean Randolph of Aiken with details on page 5A of the edition.
Seoul voters faced a disputed presidential ballot as opposition groups alleged widespread fraud by the governing Democratic Justice Party. They reported hundreds of cases in Seoul and claimed 3,000 in the capital, while authorities denied the claims and accused the opposition of trying to destabilize the vote during a cold winter turnout.
The Department of Energy announced in the Commerce Daily News details for bidding the Savannah River Plant operations contract. It outlines a five year cost plus award fee initial term with possible cost plus fixed fee or cost reimbursable no fee phases, and requires offering current employees jobs with Du Pont exceptions while ensuring no foreign ownership.
Gary Hart, reviving his 1988 campaign, signs autographs and meets supporters in Concord while weighing a run. He aims to influence the Democratic platform even if he cannot win delegates, deflecting questions about Donna Rice and noting possible fallout.
A Pacific storm off California moves inland as a sister to the prior blizzard. Forecasters warn of cold, wind and snow with potential power outages and school closures from California to the Midwest and South.
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