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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1987

Page

2

Gephardt to kick off 1988 bid in St. Louis Union Station

Rep Richard Gephardt will announce his 1988 Democratic presidential run February 23 at St. Louis Union Station followed by a 250 per person fund raiser at a local hotel. The event recalls Harry S Truman’s 1948 victory photo at the same depot and frames Gephardt as an underdog.

Washington Richard Gephardt St. Louis White House Don Foley Gephardt Union Station Harry S

Volcker's Future At Fed Still in Doubt

Washington reports say the Reagan administration weighs keeping Paul Volcker as Federal Reserve chairman when his term ends August G. The lineup and rivals echo four years ago with Donald Regan now White House chief of staff opposing Volcker's reappointment. Volcker led the Fed from 1979 after Carter tapped him to halt the dollar’s collapse.

Washington Paul Volcker Federal Reserve Board Fed Volcker Donald T. Regan Regan White House Treasury Central Bank Carter U.S. Dilar

Soviets wooing prominent emigres

Prominent Soviet emigres and scholars doubt the Kremlin’s quiet offer to welcome them home. They demand conditions and question motives. The Kremlin may use emigre returns to bolster Gorbachev reforms or showcase Soviet superiority amid easing cultural controls.

New York Soviet Union Kremlin Mikhail Gorbachev

CIA Chief Casey Remains Stable After Brain Surgery

CIA Director William J. Casey, 73, has been hospitalized since brain surgery and remains in stable condition with speech difficulties and right side weakness. Georgetown University Hospital officials report no change since last week. Deputy Director Robert Gates runs the CIA in Casey's absence during cancer treatment and radiation therapy after the Dec. 18 tumor removal.

Washington CIA William J. Casey Georgetown University Hospital Casey Robert Gates

New Stroke Causes Unequal Risk Across Groups

Scientists reported two distinct stroke paths: small artery narrowing inside the skull affecting black men and black and white women, and neck artery narrowing from fatty deposits affecting white men. Findings drawn from 2700 patient records across Chicago Boston New York Baltimore and North Carolina.

Monterey Calif American Heart Association Louis Caplan Boston Tufts University School of Medicine New England Medical Center Caplan Chicago New York Baltimore North Carolina Alabama National Institutes of Health Michael Reese Hospital

Ecuador military backs Cordero after paratrooper revolt

The joint military command voiced support for President Leon Febres Cordero after a 11 hour kidnapping by paratroopers. Congress planned a special session to probe his conduct while defense officials affirmed the armed forces’ commitment to democratic institutions. The top military court dropped a rebellion charge against Gen. Frank Vargas Pazzos in line with Cordero's amnesty.

Quito Ecuador Leon Febres Cordero Congress Febres Cordero Medardo Salazar Frank Vargas Pazzos

Americans Honor King With Marches Across the Nation

Citizens across the United States and overseas marked Martin Luther King Jr Day with marches prayers and songs. Bells rang the Liberty Bell tolled and a wreath was laid at King’s grave as Coretta Scott King and George Shultz watched. Rosa Parks spoke in San Antonio about keeping King’s memory alive year round. Stevie Wonder and others urged continued activism amid recent racial tensions and violence in Forsyth County and New York City. In Idaho and other states crowds celebrated King’s birthday with events at colleges and public plazas.

Martin Luther King Jr King Coretta Scott King George Shultz Rosa Parks Alabama San Antonio Texas Martin Luther King District of Columbia Memphis Tiffany Bethel Miami Japan United States West Germany Reagan

Dow Tops 2100 As Dollar Drops In Global Slide

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 25.87 to 2102.50 as volume on the New York Stock Exchange reached 162.83 million shares. Analysts cited the dollar’s slide to new lows, with yen dipping below 150 briefly, as a factor in the stock surge.

New York Stock Exchange Tokyo

Wallace Era Ends as Hunts Inaugurates Alabama GOP Rule

Alabama inaugurates Guy Hunt as its first GOP chief executive since Reconstruction. Hunt vows to unite the state while Wallace swears in his son George Wallace Jr as state treasurer. Texas and Pennsylvania inaugurations mark party shifts with Clemets and Casey taking office.

Texas Pennsylvania Alabama George Wallace Guy Hunt Bill Clements Lone Star Mark White Robert P. Casey Hunt Capitol Jefferson Davis Wallace Martin Luther King Jr Robert E. Lee George Wallace Jr

Soviets Launch New Submarines Ahead of SALT II Review

U S officials cite two newly launched Soviet missile submarines Typhoon and Delta IV, potentially breaching SALT II limits. Typhoon carries up to twenty warheads and Delta IV up to sixteen, with sea trials expected in spring or summer. Severodvinsk shipyard activity suggests launches occurred in December, raising counts to five Typhoons and four Delta IVs.

Washington Kremlin Severodvinsk

Aiken Standard Subscription and Contact Details

The notice lists subscription rates and contact numbers for advertising and news tips at the Aiken Standard. It provides office hours, physical address at 124 Rutland Drive, mailing address in Aiken South Carolina, and a subscription plan table: 3 months 21 dollars 6 months 42 dollars 12 months 84 dollars.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken, S.C Aiken Standard — Pbm

Emergency numbers list from the Aiken Standard notice

A public service emergency numbers list includes contact lines for North Augusta Deaf Emergency Poison Control South Carolina Highway Patrol Salley Fire Salley Police Sheriff’s Department and other agencies. The Aiken Standard established 1867 notes publication details and mailing address in Aiken South Carolina.

Poison Control Center S.C. Highway Patrol Salley Fire Salley Sheriff's Department Long Dista Abused Persons Coalition Aiken Aiken Police Emerg HCA Jackson New Ellenton New Holland North Augusta

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