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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1984
Page
2
Reagan and Mondale clash over taxes in a televised news conference. Mondale says tax increases are inevitable. Reagan denies plans but hedges on future structure. Mondale calls Reagan a fish story while Reagan urges action on a balanced budget and other measures.
Fed chairman Paul Volcker heads to Capitol Hill amid expectations of a modest credit tightening in 1985. Analysts foresee a measured stance on rates with the aim of preserving price stability as Reagan notes rates remain problematically high despite recent low inflation.
researchers at Boston Children's Hospital analyze a mutant mouse strain that may reveal the infectious agent behind human slow virus diseases such as scrapie kuru and Creutzfeld Jakob. Dr Sidman notes therapy depends on identifying the culprit. Balanchine cited as victim of Creutzfeld Jakob disease.
Glynn Wolfe, 75 turning 76, an ordained Baptist minister and former Hollywood stunt pilot with 40 children, files for his 26th divorce and aims for a 27th wife. He notes his 38-year-old wife was often away, illustrating a generation gap as the latest marriage ends.
An opposition presidential candidate Arturo Cruz says rebel leaders told him to seek a cease-fire if Nicaragua's leftist government guarantees a free election. He cited rebels backed by the Reagan administration ready to put down weapons if the government accepts opposition demands for free elections. Elections are scheduled for Nov. 4.
Radiation levels inside Three Mile Island rose after workers removed the 159 ton reactor lid but officials say readings were far below expectations. The cap removal is a key step in the $1 billion cleanup of Unit 2, with full completion targeted for 1989.
A gunman wounded in a prior exchange fled to a motel and killed four people before dying. Police say Sgt. Wayne Warwick was critically wounded in the initial chase and a bar patron plus a passenger were also injured. Investigators unclear if the gunman killed himself or was slain by officers.
The graphic depicts components of the reactor vessel involved in removing the top of the crippled Three Mile Island unit. An AP laser photo illustrates the procedure and equipment set for this high risk operation.
U S Rep Dan Rostenkowski was hospitalized with a broken nose after a two car collision on a North Side street. A hospital spokeswoman said he was in good condition and expected to be released soon. The other driver, Helen Wing, 64, was listed in fair condition at St Elizabeths Hospital.
Emergency contacts for Aiken area include Aiken Community Hospital and sheriff dispatch numbers 648 6811 for sheriff fire and ambulance. Additional lines list police fire crisis line grief support and abuse coalition as community resources with multiple hotlines.
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