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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1986

Page

2

Mona Lisa exceeds as self portrait claim by da Vinci

A Bell Laboratories scholar argues the Mona Lisa resembles Leonardo da Vinci more than a mysterious subject. Using a da Vinci self portrait, Lillian Schwartz finds eyes hairline cheeks and nose match the Mona Lisa and says the smile mirrors the 1518 self portrait.

New York Leonardo da Vinci American Telephone & Telegraph Co Bell Laboratories da Vinci Art & Antiques Magazine Lillian Schwartz Mona Lisa Art & Antiques

OPEC Hopes Falter as Oil Prices Slide in Geneva

In Geneva, OPEC faces fading chances of a production cut as talks stall. Prices drop across European markets as ministers delay a formal session for the second day, signaling a worsening oil glut situation.

OPEC Geneva Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

De Lorean Cleared in Embezzlement Trial Victory

John De Lorean, 61, celebrated as jurors acquitted him on 15 racketeering and fraud counts in a case tied to his failed car venture. He predicted the embezzlement verdicts would topple the 20 civil suits against him. He wept, praised God, and embraced his lawyers.

Detroit John de Lorean de Lorean

Mazda plant cookbook blends cultures at Flat Rock picnic

Japanese and American workers at the Mazda Motor Manufacturing plant under construction in Flat Rock Michigan collaborated on a 132 page cookbook titled Someones In The Kitchen With Mazda They shared recipes and cultural insights highlighting the community gap and mutual learning points voiced by Mazda staff member Jenni Call who helped compile the book.

Flat Rock, Mich Mazda Motor Manufacturing Corp Mazda Flat Rock Jenni Call

Voyager Nears Halfway Point In World Flight On One Tank

The Voyager crew nears halfway of its 25 000 mile mission to circumnavigate the globe on one fuel load. Ground crews monitor fuel use as storms in the Indian Ocean force fuel saving tactics and an engine issue prompts a one engine flight portion.

Los Angeles Burt Rutan Dick Rutan Indian Ocean Larry Cansler Voyager Sri Lanka

Hasentus Plans To Return Home Today

Hasentus, the 45 year old American mercenary pardoned by Nicaragua after a two month jail term for smuggling weapons to Contras, spent his first night at the U S ambassador residence in Guatemala. He and his wife Sally plan to fly to Miami then Marinette Wisconsin where they will return home.

Guatemala City Eugene Hasentus Nicaragua U.S Guatemala Hasentus Sally Miami Marinette Wis Managua Daniel) Ortega Hasenfus

Genetic Switch Tied to Leukemia Findings

New studies propose a genetic on off switch failing to respond to hormonal control helps form a leukemia. Ronald Evans of the Salk Institute and Howard Hughes investigator explains the cancer gene may create a faulty switch after virus infection. Findings appear in Nature, with mixed views on proof.

New York Ronald Evans Salk Institute For Biological Studies Howard Hughes Medical Institute San Diego Calif Evans Europe Nature

Aiken Standard Contact and Office Hours

The Aiken Standard lists phone numbers for subscriptions and classifieds and provides office hours. It notes display advertising contacts and newsroom ideas lines, along with the mailing address and street location at 124 Rutland Drive.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken, S.C North Augusta S.C. Highway Patrol Salley Volun Wagener Wagener Police Aiken Communications Inc P.O Aiken S.C

American jailed in Nicaragua says he is being treated well

U S Senator Christopher Dodd met with Sam Nesley Hall of Ohio, jailed on spying and terrorism suspicions near Managua. Hall told Dodd he was being treated well during a brief, fifteen minute conversation. officials would not disclose details of the meeting. The Sandinista government said Hall was arrested near Punta Huete air base and had military maps in his sock.

Managua Nicaragua U.S Christopher Dodd D-Conn Sam Nesley Hall Ohio Hall Dodd Punta Huete

USDA probes Klan allegations in Arkansas agency review

The Agriculture Department asks its inspector general to probe claims of racism and unsubstantiated KKK ties among Arkansas officials. An Office of Advocacy and Enterprise study found perceptions of Klan links but said assertions were not substantiated. The report noted a climate of institutional racism in some communities and ongoing civil rights concerns at soil conservation sites.

Washington Agriculture Department Arkansas John J. Franke Jr Department KKK USDA Office of Advocacy and Enterprise Soil Conservation Service Franke Inspector General Don Edwards D-Calif Edwards House Judiciary Committee Walter White White Forrest City SCS

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