18 Jan 1988
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1988
Page
1
Bill Cosby tells AP he does not want Snyder hanged for saying blacks were bred to be better athletes before the Civil War. He stresses forgiveness on the MLK weekend and compares Snyder’s firing to past CBS controversy involving Al Campanis.
In Cantonment near Pensacola Florida deputies seized 37 pit bull dogs in a December drug raid. Escambia County shelter manager Jimmy Dykes says 27 pit bulls remain, taking up more than half the 38 pens and causing damage as they claw to escape.
An 80 percent chance of showers or thundershowers is forecast tonight and tomorrow. Lows will dip to the lower 50s with highs in the upper 50s. See more details on Page 10A.
Obituary notice lists deaths of Georgia residents including Lincolnton Barnwell Aiken Augusta Belvedere Langley Montmorenci Edgefield North Augusta with names ilie Barker Jennie Bussey Corley Cox Dunbar Hankinson Hendrix Jackson Lanier Lewis Turner White Wright. Details continue on Page 6A.
Haitians went to the polls under a military government amid claims of an extremely low turnout and reports of bribery and multiple voting. Officials planned a runoff if no candidate won a majority, with possible results delayed after violence earlier in the week. Opposition figures insisted turnout fell well under 20 percent, while state media showed lines at stations.
Nation marks Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with the Ebenezer Baptist Church ecumenical service celebrating his life. Kings family history, the anniversary parade in Little Rock, and memorials in USC Aiken reflect ongoing calls to end racism. Attendees include Andrew Young and Senator Lowell Weicker with wreath ceremonies planned at King's tomb.
In Managua six opposition leaders were arrested amid a pledge to lift a six year state of emergency, which had suspended rights to demonstrate and move freely. President Ortega signaled a return of freedoms and planned ceasefire talks with the Contras, while neighbors press for fuller compliance with the regional peace accord.
The South Carolina General Assembly enters its second week with lawmakers expecting a focus on non-controversial matters. Sen Thomas L Moore D Clearwater chairs the Aiken County Legislative Delegation and notes committee meetings will begin. a Highway Safety Bill would raise the driving age from 15 to 16. Governor Campbell to deliver State of the State at 7 p.m. Wednesday. House to tackle uncontested bills.
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