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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1983
Page
2
Firefighters fought through choking smoke as brushfires swept 500 miles of the drought ridden southeast coast. At least 60 people were killed and 8,000 homeless. Early government estimates put damage above 97 million dollars with 62 mph winds driving the blaze toward the Indian Ocean.
In Suchitoto, El Salvador, hundreds of leftist guerrillas attacked from three directions causing a blackout and water shortages. Government forces fought rebels in house to house combat on the town’s southern outskirts after nightfall Wednesday.
Investigators pursue tips behind closed doors in the Gordon Kahl case as time favors the fugitive. By midweek state and federal agents reported no response to his wife’s plea that he surrender to avoid more deaths.
In Columbia, Sen Glenn McConnell paused his speech to approve two amendments limiting local bill debate and enabling attendance during filibusters. A statewide debate streamlining proposal by Sen Don Rushing remains unresolved and may be reintroduced.
U S Senator Ernest F Hollings of South Carolina met Boston Democratic leaders yesterday then addressed the New Hampshire Legislature today. He said he is encouraged in his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination by voters seeking moderation. He criticized President Reagan's war on government, saying he is running to unite the country.
In Lexington an AP report notes a mother convicted of multiple sex crimes tied to sexual sessions with her young son was sentenced to 75 years in prison. Her 56-year-old boyfriend received a 125-year term.
President Reagan asserts US radar planes in the region are on training exercises and vows US forces may defend themselves if fired upon. Pentagon says AWACS aircraft have been moved to Egypt and a carrier group to counter Libyan buildup aimed at Sudan while Libyan air units move toward Chad.
President Reagan pledges to press for Kenneth L. Adelman’s confirmation as director of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency despite Senate Foreign Relations Committee opposition. He warns that delaying the vote harms Western European support for U S arms reduction and says he may apply political pressure if needed.
President orders the Justice Department to probe EPA actions while Attorney General is to review whether executive privilege was properly invoked. Rita Lavelle, former head of EPA hazardous waste, to testify under subpoena as negotiations over document disclosure with Congress continue.
President Reagan and House Democrats move toward a bipartisan compromise on a 4.3 billion package for accelerated public works and humanitarian aid. The plan may include 2.9 billion to extend unemployment benefits through March 31 with possible additions for youth employment and nutrition and weatherization programs.
Carol Ann Fugate, after 25th anniversary coverage of Charles Starkweather killings, says she will undergo a lie detector test on a national TV program. She maintains innocence as Starkweather’s accomplice despite serving 18 years for a second degree murder.
Actor Mickey Rooney, a four time Oscar nominee who has never won, cried at news of his honorary Oscar at the 55th Academy Awards on April 11. Rooney recalled his thrill after a Stanley Theater performance and likened the honor to the Heisman trophy. Meanwhile Claus von Bulow, jailed for insulin murder attempts, plans to publish his life story with St Martin's Press as his appeal proceeds.
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