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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1987
Page
1
Obituary notices list Ida M. Dodrill and Raymond C Stone from North Augusta along with Nancy P Van Nus. Details appear on Page 8B with full biographical information and service arrangements.
A blaze with explosions swept the Du Pont Plaza Hotel in San Juan killing between 50 and 100 people and injuring more than 100. Investigators weigh arson. authorities note potential sabotage amid ongoing union dispute and recent security concerns.
Thousands filled Times Square as a 200 pound globe descended at midnight signaling 1986's end and 1987 begins. Philadelphia hosted the Constitution bicentennial events with a 14 minute fireworks salute. Observances nationwide included alcohol free gatherings and peace prayers.
Rainfall up to two inches dampened New Year celebrations with an 80 percent chance of more rain today and highs in the upper 40s. Precipitation ends by late afternoon with tonight’s low in the lower 30s and strong winds gusting to 30 mph. Snow is expected in parts of the South Carolina North Carolina and northwestern Georgia mountains. Tomorrow should be partly cloudy with highs near 40 and lows around 30 as statewide forecasts call for fair cold weekend conditions.
A summarized roll call of deadly fires in the United States from 1950 onward. Entries include the Wilberg mine fire in Utah and multiple fatal blazes at hotels, jails, nursing homes, and public buildings with death tolls ranging from 25 to 165 across states such as Utah Illinois New York California Ohio and Florida.
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