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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1987
Page
2
Iraq says its planes bombed Farsiyah Island and the Bakhsh offshore drilling site in the Persian Gulf in a second day of raids on Iranian targets. The Baghdad communique gave few damage details and could not be independently confirmed.
In Casmarines Sur province southeast of Manila an outbreak of measles has killed at least 96 children. Officials report 30 additional deaths from gastric illnesses linked to contaminated water and note cholera was ruled out. The rain season worsens waterborne sickness.
The Department of Education reports 31.8 million dollars in collection costs on defaulted student loans last year and plans to add these costs to the owed amount starting Oct 1. Assistant Secretary C Ronald Kimberling said 946,689 borrowers are in default and $5.9 billion in federally backed loans are delinquent.
Gov. Carroll Campbell told about 300 educators at the School Administrators Conference that while he supports education reform he defends budget vetoes including those affecting education. He urged examining phased in full day kindergarten despite cost and space concerns and announced a task force to review the Education Improvement Act and develop a new five year plan.
Congressional investigators press North to stress the Constitution and rule of law amid strong public support for his televised testimony. Senators Mitchell and Rudman challenge North on his political stance and insist democratic institutions stand against covert policy and executive overreach.
The House approved a bill to remove courts from immigration decisions, granting INS authority to decide applications. The change aims to cut backlogs from 171,000 in 1981 to 306,000 in 1985, with court denials totaling only 64 of 245,000 in 1985. Immigrants may still choose court ceremonies if they can wait up to two years.
The National Association of Broadcasters contests claims that congressional campaigns spend most of their money on ads. NAB President Edward Fritts says 1986 candidates spent 24 cents per dollar on broadcast ads, far below 70 to 90 percent figures cited by proponents. NAB cites $97.3 million in 1986 broadcaster receipts and vows to oppose bills singling out broadcast ads.
About 60 American citizens who are black or Arab descent encountered entry issues in Israel this year despite proper documents. State Department spokesman Charles Redman noted rising complaints and said the embassy in Tel Aviv urged Israeli officials to ensure equal treatment under foreign laws.
A Washington based study for a textile labor coalition urges Congress to curb textile and apparel imports to 1 percent annually. The analysis by ICF Inc cites potential savings in unemployment benefits and projects job gains under Derrick's proposed quota tied to 1986 levels, with 1987 and 1988 job growth scenarios.
The Commerce Department reports retail sales rose 0.4 percent in June to 125.1 billion dollars, marking the fourth straight month of little change though up 4.5 percent from a year ago. Analysts attribute the stagnation to high debt and flat income, suggesting slower spending ahead.
Emergency numbers and office hours for the Aiken Standard are listed with contact numbers for subscriptions and classified ads. The paper provides its address at 124 Rutland Drive and mailing details P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
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