16 Jan 1981
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1981
Page
1
Mayor Carl Langley praises New Ellenton in a reflective comment. He says most residents are good, favors a peaceful resolution, and would choose the town again if given the chance. He expresses hope that the situation will cool off soon.
Bernadette Devlin McAliskey and her husband were shot at their Cookstown home in County Tyrone this morning. They were airlifted to hospital. their three children were unharmed. Police detained three people for questioning as the conditions of the injured were not believed serious.
Air Force confirms first test firing of a laser beam weapon from an aircraft at Kirtland AFB. Secretary Hans Mark says milestone allows potential missile defense without nuclear warheads and envisions future satellite use and possible handheld applications.
The Washington Park Police Mounted Unit will lead the inaugural parade on Tuesday. The unit may include as many as 23 horses formerly owned and trained in Aiken.
At the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet Max Heller praised Aiken and South Carolina growth. Luther Bigby was named Man of the Year, Elizabeth A Post Woman of the Year, and Lynn Bryant Youth of the Year for unselfish service to the Greater Aiken area.
United States and Iran near an accord for releasing 52 American hostages as Deputy Secretary of State Christopher leads bankers and experts to Algiers to finalize terms. Tehran cites a defined transfer method for frozen assets with complex financial and legal issues ahead.
Staff Sgt. J J Beyers III hopes for the safe return of American hostages in Iran while recounting the April 24 hostage rescue mission. He was radio operator on the mission, survived a helicopter explosion that killed eight and injured four, and endured severe burns. He is in Florida for therapy and plans to stay until his daughter graduates.
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