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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1986
Page
2
Ballots are being tallied in Dublin as Ireland votes on retaining its ban on divorce. Early estimates show about 55 percent of 2.4 million voters turnout with final results expected tonight from 5 000 polling stations. Strong Catholic majority noted and rival groups offer no outcome speculation.
Denver AP reports about 5,200 U.S. teenagers killed themselves last year, twice 1960, with nearly two thirds using firearms. Pamela Cantor of Harvard warns tougher gun controls could reduce the rate, noting 25 million households own guns and many keep them loaded. Sixty five percent of teenage crisis reports involve guns. stricter controls could cut incidents by about 20 percent.
Washington AP reports the Senate televised battle over Daniel Manion’s U.S. Court of Appeals nomination. Majority Leader Dole seeks to halt a filibuster and force an immediate vote while Byrd and Democrats push back amid claims of partisanship and questions of qualification.
Chicago AP report notes Americans snack on popcorn during home video viewing. American Pop Inc. executive Richard Donofrio says 70 percent of annual 618 million pounds eaten at home and popcorn sales rise with thrilling films like Rambo. He cites love stories and adventures as top popcorn drivers and nervous reactions as a factor.
In Greenville AP George Bush and U.S. Rep Carroll Campbell clash over Reagan era textile policy Campbell vows to try overriding a veto to protect South Carolina jobs Bush supports administration stand noting potential retaliation Campbell Hartnett and Campbell seek top state offices and Bush funds boost attendance at a fundraiser with ticketed dinners and a packed ballroom Air Force Two touched down at Greenville Spartanburg Airport in the evening
AT&T workers return to work after a 26 day strike with job security guarantees and an 8 percent raise over three years. The 155,000 long distance operators and related staff gain pay increases as Rozanne Weissman of the Communications Workers of America hails the tentative pact as a major break.
Washington AP reports the May trade deficit rose to 14.2 billion as farm imports reached 2.2 billion while exports stood at 1.9 billion. The Commerce Department notes a persistent gap despite lower oil prices and a weaker dollar, with May imports at 17.4 billion and exports at 18.0 billion.
Pope John Paul II may visit Columbia as part of a U S trip in fall 1987 per The Catholic Banner editor John Conick. The diocese awaits Rome’s itinerary with preparations on hold, eyeing Catholic population centers in the South and West.
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