21 Dec 1986
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1986
Page
1
The article notes the winter solstice occurring at 11:02 p.m. EST Sunday, signaling the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere. It also states the vernal equinox will arrive at 11:52 p.m. EST on March 20, 1987.
The Gideons International withdrew their offer to provide testaments to Knox County and Knoxville fifth graders after AC LU challenges. Hedy Weinberg of the Tennessee ACLU praised the decision citing First Amendment concerns while school officials noted years of distribution with no pressure on students. Hoffmeister supported continuing the program though district officials said it was limited by instruction time.
A cold front brings temperatures down to the 20s tonight with a sharp nip in the air. Clouds move in tomorrow, with highs only in the 50s. Details on Page 7A.
Death notices report the passing of Sarah O Collins Maud C Weeks Earle L Johns Jr Elizabeth H Billingsley and Manning E Weathersbee with details continued on Page 6A. The items identify relatives and communities Aiken Stiefeltown Montmorenci Langley and indicate further information is available on the later page.
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The House Intelligence Committee musters retired Maj. Gen. Richard V. Secord to testify behind closed doors on money from Iran arms sales and possible transfers to Nicaragua’s Contras. Meese cited $10 million to $30 million as diverted sums, while Senate figures suggest $4 million to $10 million more. North and Poindexter invoked the Fifth in related hearings.
In Geneva OPEC ministers vote 12 to 1 to cut oil production and lift prices toward 18 dollars per barrel. Analyst Trilby Lundberg cautions timing is uncertain as U.S. pump prices hover near 85 cents per gallon with December surveys due.
The Salvation Army Valley Empty Stocking Fund and the Aiken Jaycees organized aid for needy families in Aiken County. Donations are still welcomed at various offices and by mail to multiple P O boxes. the Shopping Tour occurred already on December 13, with ongoing fund drives.
Owens-Corning Fiberglas reports solid third quarter results amid a restructuring after Wickes Corp takeover bid. The Aiken plant, with about 1,400 workers, avoided closure but faced layoffs including 20 salaried positions and 52 hourly jobs as the company trims operations across sites.
The search committee for a new Aiken County school superintendent will hold its organizational meeting tomorrow night at 7 30 in the Education Center board room at 843 Edgefield Ave in Aiken. L L Willis is acting superintendent after Dr Robert W Paskel resigned for a post with the South Carolina Department of Education. Sam Putnam will act as district representative without vote.
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