25 Jun 1987
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1987
Page
1
The 25 year anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling on school prayer underscores ongoing legal debate. Next year the court may weigh a New Jersey case on whether public schools can sponsor moments of silence without declaring silent prayer as an option.
A Beaufort County jury found Freddy Beasley innocent of distributing cocaine after a 12 minute deliberation. Beasley admitted taking a $100 bill from Nancy Bishop and using it to buy cocaine for her, saying he hoped she would date him.
The forecast shows clouds and haze continuing with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms tonight and 40 percent tomorrow. Lows around the low 70s and highs in the low 90s.
Death notices announce the passing of James A. Eubanks of Plainview New York Allen Gleaton of Columbia John S. Lay of Westminster Maude J. Mims of Aiken Hellen Turner of North Augusta Kayla R. Wall of Cayce and James Williams of Trenton New Jersey.
Congress approved a 1 trillion dollar fiscal 1988 budget opposed by President Reagan. Democrats seek a compromise tying tax increases to defense spending, risking a veto and potential debt-raising measures to avert a financial crisis.
The Aiken Coun Public Service Authority approved a 3.4 million dollar budget by a 5-2 vote. Chairman Hartwig apologized for failing to notify the public for a special budget meeting. The plan raises user waste treatment charges from 49 to 63 cents per 1000 gallons and heads to the Aiken County Council for final approval.
Syria tightens control around Shiite slums in south Beirut after failed release of journalist Charles Glass and two other captives. Officials threaten raids and possible reprisals against extremist groups, while defense minister's son is freed and efforts to free Glass continue.
Jackie Gleason the star of The Honeymooners died at age 71 in Lauderhill Florida after a month of illness from complications of diabetes His wife Marilyn said he passed away quietly at home He had a long career from the 1950s to 1970s and remained a popular TV figure with film roles including The Hustler and Smokey and the Bandit series
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