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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1986
Page
2
Detroit officials assume control of water and sewage plants as about 7,000 city employees strike after failed contract talks with the AFSCME union. No talks were planned as the walkout enters a second year in the nation’s sixth largest city. Philadelphia workers also push a third week of strikes.
The Smith family filed a $15 million wrongful death claim plus $100,000 for personal injury alleging NASA ignored engineers warnings that the shuttle could explode. The suit, from Michael J. Smith's widow, also cites his being hurled inside the cabin before death and seeks compensation from Morton Thiokol as negotiations continue with other families.
Senate backers say President Reagan's support adds momentum to a measure abolishing the 3 percent inflation trigger for annual Social Security increases. Spokesman Richard Bryers notes Sen. John Heinz's lead and cross-party GOP backing from eight Republican incumbents seeking re election.
In New York the ceiling of the Murray Hill theater collapsed during the climax of Psycho III injuring four theatergoers. Charles Smith city commissioner of buildings said about a third of the ceiling fell into the orchestra and balcony areas and the cause was not yet known as cleanup crews worked through the debris. The department will inspect the building today.
The Senate will darken TV coverage for Thursday through Saturday to review performance and refine its live debate format. This three day time out follows an initial June experimental run and delays next on cam era discussions until next Monday.
Terrence M. Scanlon was confirmed by the Senate 63 to 33 after delays tied to GAO and Justice Department probes. The investigations found no criminal wrongdoing and he pledged to run the Consumer Product Safety Commission efficiently.
King Hussein fears Israel may expel the growing Arab population in the occupied West Bank, jeopardizing Jordan’s stability. He spoke at Al Nadwa palace about organizing aid to help West Bankers stay on their land and dismissed criticism of his break with Yasser Arafat. He asked what happens when Arabs equal or outnumber Israelis around the year 2000.
Two ex service members, one a former prisoner of war, under subpoena, have not produced conclusive evidence to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee investigating POW reports. The case centers on Americans reportedly held in Southeast Asia and the men were to testify today.
About 140 U S Army troops plus helicopters and transport planes have begun arriving in Bolivia to assist Bolivian drug agents in raids on jungle cocaine labs. The operation, coordinated by the DEA, is authorized by Vice President Bush and carried out with diplomatic immunity for personnel.
Congress hears testimonies on crack cocaine as an accessible cheap drug fueling addiction. A former user testifies about selling doses while others describe rising cocaine-related deaths and demand for government action.
Miami AP reports Victor Posner defended himself over seven hours in a fraud trial as closing arguments loom. The 11 woman and one man jury recessed after two hours as evidence was entered. Posner, 67, faces up to 50 years on 10 charges related to land deductions.
Detroit reports an 8.9 percent rise in new car sales by seven domestic automakers for July 1-10. The period totals 189,521 cars, up from 174,019 a year earlier, driven by ongoing incentive sales campaigns and strong demand.
Deep sea explorers led by Robert Ballard plan to send the robot Jason into Titanic first class cabins after viewing chandeliers in the sunken ship. They aim to land on the bridge area and wheelhouse to inspect the first class staterooms. The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage in 1912 killing more than 1 500. 704 survived including women and children.
Aiken Standard lists phone numbers for subscriptions advertising and news tips and gives office hours and address at 124 Rutland Drive. Subscription rates are shown as 3 months 21.00 6 months 42.00 12 months 84.00 with all advance payments to Aiken Standard PBM Subscription.
Emergency numbers are listed as a service by the Aiken Standard featuring contact info for North Augusta Fire and North Augusta Police for public safety needs and quick access.
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