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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1986
Page
2
Domestic automakers sold 786,268 cars in May down 2.6 percent from May 1985 led by a 10.1 percent Chrysler rise while GM and Ford dipped 3.8 percent. AMC famines saw a 49.2 percent fall in passenger cars though Jeeps rose 18.4 percent.
In Los Angeles, residents of a dilapidated building sue the owner for 10 million dollars claiming regular rat and roach infestations and violent encounters, with tenants reporting roaches biting children and rats attacking a baby. The suit details tenants using brooms and slingshots to defend their homes.
Mayor Clint Eastwood dismissed four planning commissioners who rejected his plan for a retail office complex beside Hog's Breath Inn. He replaced a majority with his own appointees at a City Council meeting, part of a feud that helped spur his mayoral bid.
Houston City Council approved a plan to kill dogs that attack people even on a first offense. A dog can be deemed dangerous if it inflicts serious injury or bites twice in a year, with owners allowed a hearing before a health official to challenge the designation.
Edward Shiflett, 42, drifted for two days in the Gulf off Hudson Florida after his 14 foot boat capsized while trying to restart the motor. He clung to a life jacket and seat cushion while talking to his dog Rags the Lhasa Apso and relying on a wooden leg for buoyancy. The rescue occurred about five to six miles offshore on May 19.
Tamil separatist guerrillas blew up three bridges on the main north south highway near Kilinochchi forcing a curfew from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. as heavy fighting raged around an army camp about 155 miles north of Colombo.
In Columbia AP reports lawmakers pushed for a 5 p.m. year end adjournment with both houses agreeing to conference revisions on the appropriations bill. If budget approval slips, Gov. Riley could order a return to session. Speaker-elect Sheheen warned of a potential automatic mid year budget cut mechanism and noted past shortfalls. The status of wildlife fees voter registration by mail and other bills remained unresolved as lawmakers aimed to finish today.
President Reagan made a two hour stop at Parris Island Marine boot camp to push his defense budget and pledge strong support for recruits. He told about 8 000 people that if Americans must deploy service members, they will have top equipment and backing. He challenged critics of the 320 billion defense plan and said tell it to the Marines.
The Aiken Standard lists phone numbers for subscriptions classifieds news tips and display ads. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with Sunday morning service. mailing address is Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
In Columbia AP report Democratic candidates for governor trade barbs as the June 10 primary nears. Lt. Gov. Mike Daniel accuses Phil Lader of deceit and Frank Eppes considers a false advertising suit against Daniel while Lader defends health and issues.
U S Representative Carroll Campbell, unopposed in the Republican gubernatorial primary, reports campaign receipts of 754190.32 dollars from Jan 1 to May 28 with 5224 contributions and 72950 in-kind donations. Democratic rivals Lt. Gov. Mike Daniel, Phil Lader, and State Sen. Hugh Leatherman report lower totals.
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