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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1987
Page
12
The United States posted a 1986 trade deficit of 169 billion dollars down 10.7 percent as agricultural imports rose 5.3 percent to 23.2 billion. Japan again topped deficit at 58.6 billion, a record, with the EC at 26.4 billion and Canada at 23.3 billion, reflecting shifted markets and world surpluses.
U S senators spar over a pay raise for members of Congress with Strom Thurmond and Jesse Helms arguing against increases while John Glenn defends the plan. The Senate rejects a straight 120000 salary option and a broader disapproval measure for Congress but preserves higher pay for other officials.
The Aiken Ther m O Disc plant may undergo a major internal facelift while under new ownership. Officials say employment could grow after a three year transition though production may move to other plants or overseas. The site opened in 1974 with a 50 000 square foot addition in 1977 totaling about 125 000 square feet.
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