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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1986

Page

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Senate votes record on South Carolina lottery recall

Advocates failed to recall from the Finance Committee a constitutional amendment for a statewide lottery but forced a recorded Senate vote. Sen. Ryan Shealy backed recall, Sen. Moore opposed, Sen. Setzler abstained, highlighting the issue’s political traction and possible future support.

Columbia South Carolina Senate Finance Committee Ryan Shealy Lexington Shealy Aiken County Sen Thomas L. Moore Nikki Setzler

Eighteen States Fighting The Flu

Federal health officials report flu outbreaks at intermediate levels across 18 states with school outbreak reports nationwide The CDC notes five states and DC had widespread outbreaks last week while thirteen states show regional or limited activity Expanded areas include Connecticut Idaho Illinois Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maryland Michigan Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Wisconsin and Utah

Atlanta CDC Delaware Minnesota New Jersey North Carolina Virginia District of Columbia Connecticut Idaho Illinois Iowa Kansas Kentucky Maryland Michigan Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Wisconsin Utah

Weather forecast: mild temps with clear night

The forecast calls for a high near 60 with clear skies tonight and a low in the mid 30s. Tomorrow expect mostly sunny skies and a mid 60s daytime high. Page 12A details.

Deaths listed in South Carolina notices

Obituary notices list Mattie F Asbill Ridge Spring Malcolm H Verdery Spring Hill Fla Esther Inez Ogden Salley Mary Johnson North Augusta Harold W Altee Clearwater Loris M Birchmore Columbia Corinne Hood Sumter Laura S Ott Swansea details on Page 10A include individual deaths and locations with no further biographical data provided.

Mattie F. Asbill Ridge Spring Malcolm H. Verdery Spring Hill Fla Esther Inez Ogden Salley Mary Johnson North Augusta Harold W. Altee Clearwater Loris M. Birchmore Columbia Corinne Hood Sumter Laura S. Ott Swansea

Flame From Booster May Have Caused Challenger Disaster

NASA officials studied debris from the Challenger to determine if a flame from a solid-fuel booster breached seals and sparked the explosion. Investigators collected large fuselage fragments, viewed remaining parts at Port Canaveral, and examined bone fragments ashore while President Reagan prepared for a memorial service in Houston for the seven astronauts.

Cape Canaveral Fla National Aeronautics and Space Administration Atlantic Ocean Port Canaveral NASA Steve Nagle Challenger

President Reagan to attend Challenger families memorial

President Reagan visits Houston to mourn the Challenger Seven at Johnson Space Center and urge continued space exploration. He meets relatives of Christa McAuliffe and the crew, calling them heroes and stressing national resolve to push the stars and beyond. More than 50 Congress members join the brief memorial service.

Washington Reagan America Houston Johnson Space Center Nancy Cape Canaveral Fla Christa McAuliffe Concord High School Concord N.H McAuliffe Congress Sen John Glenn Ohio Earth Jake Garn Utah Rep Bill Nelson D-Fla

Condolences Sought for Challenger Astronaut Families

NASA officials said condolences should be sent to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Administrator's Office in Washington D.C. 20546 for the seven astronauts who perished in the Challenger disaster.

Washington Space Agency NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration Administrator’s Office Washington D.C

Haiti Exiles Duvalier After Widespread Unrest

Washington indicates a shift from friendly ties as protests against Jean-Claude Duvalier intensify. U S officials consider reducing aid tied to human rights progress while Haitian authorities face international concern over security force actions during the crisis.

Washington Jean-Claude Duvalier U.S Duvalier Haiti State Department Bernard Kalb United States

Aiken Group From Aiken Sails to Haiti Mission Stay

Dr. Mark T. Meyer Mary Anne Browder and Mrs. John Willis from Aiken travel on a mission trip with St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church to arrive in Cange Haiti yesterday. The group will be hosted in Mirebalais near Cange for a 10 day stay with a mission priest picking them up at the airport.

Mark T. Meyer Mary Anne Browder John Willis Aiken St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church Cange Haiti Mirebalais

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