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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1986
Page
2
A car packed with mortars and TNT exploded in a Christian area of east Beirut injuring at least 12 and killing five. The blue Honda detonated near a supermarket, burning an apartment and wrecking 15 cars as fire crews and civil defense units responded. AP photographer Eddy Tam erian was knocked unconscious.
A NASA official says a space shuttle return could take 10 to 14 months to implement fixes for cold weather O ring seals on solid fuel boosters. He notes that heaters on launch pads at Kennedy Space Center are a leading option if not required by a new national security emergency.
Fired University of Georgia instructor Jan Kemp refused a $750 000 offer to settle the $2.57 million verdict won from two administrators. She says the offer would not satisfy the jury's intent and wants the legal process and reforms to proceed.
Eastern Airlines will be acquired by Houston based Texas Air Corp parent of Continental and New York Air. The sale follows looming strike deadlines and loan defaults with unions pushing for concessions while some creditors threaten default. Eastern says sale serves employees and shareholders and would avoid Chapter 11.
Indianapolis AP Ryan White, a 14 year old AIDS patient, remains home as Howard Circuit Judge Alan Bru Baker grants a temporary restraining order blocking his return to Western Middle School. The ruling follows parents' arguments that his condition risked classmates' health.
Larry Gene Bell was found guilty of kidnapping and murder in the May abduction of 17 year old Shari Faye Smith. The Berkeley County jury deliberated 55 minutes before the verdict and will hear sentencing arguments on life imprisonment or the death penalty. Bell's disruptive behavior in court was cited by the solicitor as aiding the state.
In the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos declares a state of emergency and vows to stay in office as rebel forces seize a TV station. Juan Ponce Enrile and Fidel Ramos form a provisional government under Corazon Aquino who claims victory in the Feb. 7 election. International reactions include US warnings from President Reagan, Vatican appeals by Pope John Paul II, Spain withdrawing its ambassador, and London pressuring Marcos to resign.
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order ending an hours old strike in nine states against Chicago & Northwestern Transportation Co. U S District Judge Brian Duff ordered conductors brakemen switchmen locomotive firemen and ground personnel to return to work. The strike began at 10 30 p m Sunday and caused late night train cancellations.
The notice lists subscription rates and contact numbers for Aiken Standard classified advertising and news tips. Office hours run Monday through Friday with customer service in the evenings. Mailing address and physical office location in Aiken are provided along with payment instructions for subscriptions.
Emergency numbers provided by the Aiken Standard include Poison Control Center, South Carolina Highway Patrol, Salley Fire and Police, Sheriff's Department, long distance sheriff fire or ambulance, Wagener Fire and Police, Widowed Persons Association, and Volun. Fire Departmet. The notice lists multiple local emergency contacts and services.
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