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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1987
Page
1
The Commerce Department reported May imports rose to a record 34.8 billion, widening the U.S. trade deficit to 14.4 billion. April and March deficits were 13.3 and 13.6 billion, with policymakers split on interpretations as economists note monthly fluctuations.
Ancona Italy AP Maurizio Montalbini a 33 year old sociologist who works with drug addicts emerged from a cave after 210 days setting a world record He cried for friends family and cheese and embraced Michel Siffre the Frenchman whose 1972 record he surpassed by a week He was sealed Dec 14 in the Cave of the Wind near Ancona with a wire net in a dark rocky chamber extending 597 feet into the Apennines.
A brief forecast notes clear to partly sunny skies with mild temperatures. Tonight lows approach the upper 70s and daytime highs reach the lower 80s as conditions remain dry.
Death notices for Harry Bing of New Ellenton Russell Cunningham of Bath Ella R Davenport of Batesbury Aliie Derrick of Montmorenci Alma A Medlock of Aiken Dr Toy F Reid of Johnston Jessie Smith of New Ellenton and Mary T Timmerman of Greenwood referenced with further details on Page 10A.
Former National Security Adviser John Poindexter testified that Reagan approved an arms for hostages plan with Iran and that he later destroyed a signed document to protect the president. He said Reagan did not know of the broader diplomacy and that the document did not reflect their thinking. The hearing also showed Poindexter is under criminal investigation and sought to quash the subpoena.
Aiken residents reviewed survey findings at a public meeting as Wilbur Smith and Associates prepares a 20 year comprehensive plan. Key issues include north south access, Laurens Street utilities, downtown parking and traffic congestion in southwest Aiken. Proposals cover Highway 302 Pine Log Road Silverbluff Road area and Whiskey Road S C 302 intersection with turning lanes. The firm aims to issue contracts by January and fall for other improvements while considering zoning to fund roadway work.
Aiken County faces a 7.3 mill tax hike to balance the 1987 88 budget, lifting the total millage to about 59.7 from 48.4 and funding roughly 1.1 million dollars in needs. A special meeting at 7 p m on Thursday will decide the increase amid cuts totaling 800 000 and accompanying fees including a 15 road maintenance charge and higher recreation and landfill fees.
A car bomb exploded at 11 a.m. outside a supermarket on Azmi Street in Tripoli, Lebanon, killing 12 and wounding 30. The blast gutted the market and a basement warehouse of medical supplies near a Syrian army checkpoint, with casualties including women and children evacuated to clinics and hospitals.
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