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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1985
Page
2
Secretary of State George Shultz and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko closed an extended first session in Geneva aimed at reviving arms talks. They left with no predictions of success and signaled a two day meeting could set policy for Reagan's second term.
In San Salvador, Pedro Rene Yanes, a key Duarte government corruption investigator, was killed by a gunman described as a far-right opposition member. Three bystanders also died as the assailant opened fire in a northeast village while Yanes bought a soft drink.
NEW YORK AP John Zaccaro husband of Vice Presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro may enter a guilty plea today to a misdemeanor tied to a business deal in exchange for dismissal of other charges His lawyer says he is considering all options and denies a Times report about falsifying a sales contract for five apartment buildings.
President Reagan is expected to discuss the outcome of U S Soviet arms talks in Geneva at a televised news conference Wednesday evening. A White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the session would likely involve reporters in a televised format.
London AP reports Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II's sister, had a lung procedure on the left side. The princess's office says the biopsy proved innocent and her condition is satisfactory, with discharge expected within a week.
Vietnamese forces assault Ampil camp, base of the Khmer People’s National Liberation Front, with artillery, tanks, and infantry. Front officers say about half the camp has been seized amid fighting near Ban Sangae as Thai border villagers are evacuated.
Secret documents reviewed by ex chief justice Yitzhak Kahan and Sharon's lawyers raise no evidence that Ariel Sharon discussed revenge with Christian Phalangists over the 1982 Sabra and Chatila massacre. The materials may influence Sharon's $50 million libel suit against Time Magazine as Kahan's testimony is sent to a New York federal court.
NORML reports 1984 U S marijuana harvest valued at 16.6 billion dollars, over 20 percent higher than 1983, becoming America's second most valuable agricultural product behind corn. Illegal growers produced about 11 million pounds, about 55 percent of total available to users.
South Carolina Senators Thurmond and Hollings say the 99th Congress could be highly productive if the White House cooperates and lawmakers reach consensus on major issues. They foresee budget, tax reform, and spending cuts as top priorities, with deficits over 200 billion dollars in three years.
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions and advertising. Phone lines 648 2311 and 649 1555 are provided, with offices at 124 Rutland Drive open 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
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