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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1984
Page
2
Traffic stalled in Sacramento as Terri Tobin of Los Angeles rode a camel to her wedding honoring her future husband Bakshish Singh Gill. Tobin clung to a saddle horn and swayed with the camel’s motion while onlookers watched before the ceremony at her parents’ yard.
In Los Angeles a blaze spread from a construction site to seven floors of Fickett Towers a 12 story retirement home run by the First Baptist Church of Van Nuys. Firefighters reported 60 injuries among 232 residents seven critical with no fatalities. Evacuees were sheltered at the church gym across the street.
ATLANTA AP Al Jacobson 71 owner of Garden of Eatin LA health foods creates Nuclear Freeze frozen dessert bar promising 50 percent profits to the nuclear freeze movement. He states naming it was instinctive not a publicity stunt and cites a TV cue that inspired the name.
Tehran signals desire to restore relations with Western nations while viewing the United States as an enemy of the Islamic revolution. West German sources say many Iranian leaders oppose talking terms with the United States though an opening to dialogue remains possible.
The Bennettsville shopping center owners delay rebuilding due to insurance settlement delays. Cleanup of rubble should finish within a month and a rebuilding decision may come early next week.
Reagan strategists argue for 270 electoral votes from a strong South and West plus potential gains in the Northeast and Midwest. They claim Mondale has no opportunities in Reagan’s base except possibly Texas and foresee a final two weeks across several key states. Rollins predicts California, Texas, Florida victories with Michigan likely and Ohio Illinois competitive while New York and Pennsylvania look uphill.
Geraldine Ferraro returns to her Queens district after nomination as Mondale running mate. She plans to hit the campaign trail to prove herself to the nation, saying she will be a good vice president. A Newsweek Gallup poll shows the ticket slightly ahead Reagan-Bush, with 55 percent doubting her qualifications.
The dollar climbs to record highs against the French franc and Italian lira as U.S. Q2 GNP data and Fed policy stance fuel demand. Gold falls about eight dollars per ounce with London fixing around 335.25 and Zurich opening weaker at 333.50 before trimming losses. The yen moves to 245.85 per dollar in Tokyo as markets react.
Israelis vote in a close election that could determine which party governs and shape Middle East policy. Labor leads polls but coalition dynamics and small party support could decide the next government as voters choose among Labor Likud and 24 others.
President Reagan hosts El Salvador leader Jose Napoleon Duarte in Washington for a 30 minute talk. The session aims to bolster U S aid to El Salvador and push for new CIA backed funds for Nicaragua contras amid a divided Congress returning from recess.
Houston piano teacher arrested in the Edith Rosenkranz kidnapping case near Washington. The 60 year old bridge player's captors described a courtly persona as investigators pursue charges. Wright Tolden and Moss arrested. all three suspects to be arraigned on kidnapping charges.
Shirley MacLaine says career risks weren’t a concern in Cannonball Run while praising co stars Dean Martin Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr She notes she cared about her Oscar for Terms of Endearment and a 30 year body of work The Kennedy family observed Rose Kennedy’s 94th birthday at the Kennedy summer home in quiet somber conditions with few cars present as Mrs Kennedy remains bedridden after a stroke.
Advertisers and readers are directed to call 648 2311 for subscriptions news tips and display ads. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive in Aiken operate 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
Public service list of emergency numbers for Aiken County including hospitals police and fire departments, sheriff, poison control, crisis line, and support agencies with direct lines and towns such as North Augusta Wagener Graniteville New Ellenton Salley and Salley Police.
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