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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1986
Page
2
Shiite militiamen shelled Palestinian refugee camps after routing a Sunni faction in west Beirut while Palestinian guerrillas hit Shiite slums near Sabra Chatilla and Bourj el Barajneh. Toll climbs with 83 dead and 370 wounded, 45 more deaths reported in related fighting.
Ronald W. Pelton testified in his espionage trial that he told his girlfriend during a break he believed federal agents wanted to recruit him as a counterspy. The 44 year old NSA technician, who resigned in 1979, spoke as his attorney rested the case. Closing arguments were expected, with deliberations possible by day’s end.
United Auto Workers delegates in Anaheim ratified the secession of 120000 Canadian members, leaving UAW membership at a 25 year low. The split, culminating in an asset and strike fund division agreed last week, was confirmed by an overwhelming show of hands on the convention's third day as officers were elected, including unopposed President Owen Bieber for a new term.
The Navy named Raytheon a second qualified supplier for the SM-2 anti aircraft missile, aiming to cut costs by about 550 million dollars and challenge General Dynamics by 1988. Raytheon promises bids well below the current producer, expanding competition for a multi billion dollar program. Former Nicaraguan rebel leader Eden Pastora sought asylum in Costa Rica, signaling peace after leaving his three year campaign against the Sandinistas on May 16.
Michelle Alexie, 18, is accused of harassing her ex by calling 377 times and hanging up, with 48 additional counts added. Investigators say she telephoned the ex at his job to vent anger after he jilted her, with calls averaging 13 per minute on a non speed-dialing line.
U S Sens Thurmond and Hollings urged a Justice Department investigation into Walter Lenahan former deputy secretary of commerce for textiles policy alleging he leaked confidential quota talks before leaving to lobby for International Business and Economic Research Corp The firm advised Hong Kong on textile imports The lawmakers warned of conflicts of interest and possible criminal violations amid allegations Lenahan aided foreign interests after leaving government
The budget conferees in Columbia raced to finish the state budget bill as time ran short before the General Assembly adjournment. A revised shortfall of 30 million prompted changes including expanding the capital expenditure fund to 27.6 million to cover deficits, while Senate funding was cut by 14.1 million to raise overall expenditure beyond 13 million.
South Carolina Gov. Dick Riley signs the omnibus crime bill, expanding punishments for violent crime and adding non-violent offender options like restitution and shock probation. CAVE and James Grego urge continued reform as officials praise a model for other states and potential relief from prison overcrowding.
President Reagan plans a two hour South Carolina stop at Parris Island to review Marine recruits and speak to trainees and on base civilians. He will fly to Greensboro North Carolina for a fundraiser before returning to Washington.
Aiken Standard lists phone numbers for subscriptions advertising and ideas plus display ads. Office hours run 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays at 124 Rutland Drive with Sunday service 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Mail address is Box 456, Aiken SC 29802.
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