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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1980
Page
1
A warehouse owned by Help Incorporated and leased to Owens Corning Fiberglas burned in Aiken. Wind spread embers to a neighboring structure while crews from six fire departments fought the blaze, which was under control by evening with no injuries reported.
The M-19 guerrillas released 14 hostages at the Dominican Republic Embassy in Bogota while holding more than 40 captives including U S Ambassador Diego C Asencio. Ten of fifteen women captives were freed along with three wounded men and a 16 year old youth as the siege nears 30 hours since the takeover during Independence Day celebrations.
Tehr an militants say they will let the U N inspecting mission and President Bani Sadr meet with the American hostages. Tehran radio aired the pledge after a meeting with the Revolutionary Council. Foreign Minister Ghotbzadeh confirmed access to about 50 Americans but gave no date.
In Kabul Soviet and Afghan troops were put on special alert as Moslem guerrillas vowed new anti Soviet demonstrations and attacks after weekly prayers. Western diplomats doubted a citywide offensive could unfold so soon after last week's heavy street fighting that killed at least 300 and wounded about 1,000. The Afghan government blamed imperialist agents aided by the United States China and Pakistan.
Bob Sanders claims a cotton mouth snake found near a pond signals an early spring. He killed the thick creature, noting its mouth opened wide as his palm and likening the omen to a weather forecast. Aide reporters describe humorous preparations for a Sadie Hawkins Day race.
Washington figures show 1979 wage gains of 8.7 percent were wiped out by 13.3 percent inflation, leaving purchasing power down after 1978 also fell. The Employment Cost Index tracks base wages for about 65 million privately employed nonfarm workers, excluding overtime and benefits.
Two year old Gordy Leopard III found his mother’s car key and started the Ford in the Leopards’ yard on Legion Street. The car crashed through a gate and fence, stopping near a tree and an air conditioner compressor with no injuries reported. Graniteville police faced disbelief over the driver’s age and intent.
The event draws 500 runners for a 10 mile main race and a 2 mile fun run starting at 9:30 and 8:45 a.m. Registration closes tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. Fees are $6 for 10 miles and $4 for 2 miles. Awards include pewter goblets for top finishers and best age group results.
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