26 Feb 1986
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1986
Page
1
Officials report traces of cyanide found in the body of a 32-year-old man and in an Extra-Strength Tylenol capsule located in a bottle beneath his death bed. Preliminary tests suggest cyanide presence, with confirmation pending to assess lethal quantity.
Cairo imposes a general curfew from early afternoon as soldiers and elite commandos clash with renegade security forces near the Pyramids. The airport closes for a military exercise while hotels and cars burn and civilians gather at key intersections in Giza amid slogans against President Mubarak.
Skies will be partly cloudy tonight with a low near 40. Tomorrow remains mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers.
The page lists obituaries for several individuals including The Rev. J. Clarence Hughes in Darlington Thelma K. Eagerton in Lone John R. Foster in Anderson Victor E. Neeley in Columbia Dr G R Duffes in Aiken John P Vidette in Belvedere Arthur R Sheppard in Charleston Anna G Bloxsom in Augusta Rosalia Arnold in Aiken William R Snider in Beech Island Details appear on Page 2B for full notices and memorials.
President Corazon Aquino forms a cabinet including foes of Ferdinand Marcos and allies, with Salvador Laurel holding foreign affairs. Marcos fled to Guam after a pro Aquino rebellion ousted him, and amnesty plans were announced as the new leadership takes over Manila.
Former Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos and 54 companions land at Andersen Air Base Guam after a 34 hour flight from the Philippines. Marcos, his wife Imelda and Gen. Fabian Ver proceed to a VIP house for rest before departing to Honolulu Hawaii later today, greeted by Guam officials and a small crowd in heavy rain.
After 13 years of efforts the South Carolina Municipal Association won its first major change in annexation law as the House approved a bill by 64 to 31 to simplify annexations for cities. Opponents warn of impact on special purpose districts and voting thresholds.
Bell expected to return to the witness stand as defense attorneys seek to spare him from the electric chair in the murder and kidnapping case involving 17 year old Shari Faye Smith. Jurors will decide life imprisonment or capital punishment in a separate proceeding.
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