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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1986
Page
2
John Bothwell 59 of Bath appeared at Bow Street Magistrates Court in London on a charge of violating Britain's Official Secrets Act. He is accused of preparing to pass information that might be directly or indirectly useful to an enemy. Circumstances of arrest not released.
GREENVILLE AP The state’s chief insurance commissioner says a study showing medical malpractice claims declined does not reveal clear trends. The study was commissioned by the Department of Insurance after questions from the South Carolina Bar and Trial Lawyers Association.
Allentown Pa Mack Trucks Inc reports a 1985 loss of 59.2 million or 2.07 a share after restructuring charges totaling 11.5 million in 1984 and 68.3 million in 1985. Revenue falls to 2.06 billion as the firm reorganizes to fund a new South Carolina assembly plant and Renault partnership.
A Charleston County deputy coroner says heroin described as too good may have caused two deaths last week. Randy Raynor, 26, a North Carolina construction worker, died Feb 12 after being found unconscious at his hotel and later at Charleston Naval Hospital. Francis Sinkler, 26, of West Jimtown Road, was found dead Friday behind a Gaillard Road building in North Charleston.
Aide to Premier Bettino Craxi, Antonio Da Empoli, was wounded when four attackers on motor scooters opened fire near the Foreign Ministry in Rome. A bodyguard fired back, killing a female assailant. three attackers remained at large as police linked the incident to a group named Fighting Communist Coalition and possibly to the Red Brigades.
Former Columbia police chief Arthur Hess and companion Mary McEachern plead innocent to contempt of court charges in a federal hearing. Hess fled the state before serving a three year term for misconduct in office and obstruction of justice. Trial date set for April 14 with potential joint proceedings. bail securities for McEachern discussed.
Prince Charles visited Austin as Texas marked 150 years of independence from Mexico. He presented Gov. Mark White a London map of the Texas Legation while receiving gifts including hats, a wooden gavel, a Texas flag, and limited edition replicas of Republic of Texas flags, and praised Texas and Britain’s ties.
The state reports more than 29.9 million visitors in 1985, a 10 percent rise from 1984, generating 179 million dollars in tax revenue. Tourism supports 80,521 jobs with a 614 million dollar payroll, led by food service and lodging sectors.
A study by Dr. Frank H. Gawin and Dr. Herbert D. Kleber at Yale outlines three withdrawal phases from cocaine. The initial crash lasts 8 to 50 hours, the second phase spans eight days to over a month with anxiety and boredom triggering binges, and the third phase includes craving episodes often cued by specific triggers.
A natural gas line owned by Texas Eastern exploded near Lancaster Kentucky at 2 a.m. injuring at least three people and prompting the evacuation of more than 75 residents in a two square mile area. The fire lit the sky for about 90 minutes and knocked out power to up to 400 homes. firefighters paused efforts until daybreak to avoid further injuries.
Advertisement lines list phone numbers for subscription and classified ads plus general news ideas and display ads. Office hours are stated for weekday and weekend operations at 124 Rutland Drive with mailing address provided. Prices or totals at the end resemble numeric entries without clear context.
The Aiken Standard provides a list of emergency numbers including 648 7000 648 1346 258 3700 258 3449 and 648 6811 for critical services.
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