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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1986
Page
1
Marines at Camp Pendleton California train on Kawasaki 250 dirt bikes costing 2800 dollars each. The bikes are built to maneuver mud, sand and hills and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment. They are intended to carry messages and supplies in wartime and feature a dull green paint job.
William S. Linnell II plans a 55 mile voyage in a 19 foot aluminum kayak as a gesture of friendship between the United States and the Soviet Union. He has written to Mikhail Gorbachev and visited Moscow but U S officials say Soviet approval is unlikely.
Forecast shows a 30 percent chance of afternoon thundershowers today and tomorrow with a 20 percent chance tonight. Lows around 70 and tomorrow’s high in the mid 90s. Details on Page 12A.
Obituary notice lists Jack G. Bishop and four others including Juanita A. Butler Ralph F. Colalucci Ronald H. Heaton and Mary D. Scott with notice to see Page 7B for full details.
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson wed at Westminster Abbey in a star-studded royal ceremony. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip watched, with notable guests including Nancy Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, and Elton John.
South Carolina reports 75 AIDS cases as of July 4 1982 up from 35 last July. Dr John Rullan DHEC notes incubation 3 to 5 years and a total 75 victims include 68 males 7 females with 42 deaths. Charleston 21 Richland 10 top counties.
Light rain moved through South Carolina easing temperatures to mid 70s in parts of Aiken County while drought remains extreme. Lightning killed two horses on a Harman farm near Route 1 and several trees were toppled by strong winds in Convers Woolsey's yard. Rainfall varied statewide with .08 to .12 inches in Columbia and about .38 inches near Charleston. officials warn drought could be upgraded if rains do not continue. The northeast and southern drought committees plan meetings as water-use limits loom.
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