Trouble at the Atlanta Zoo Faces Broad Investigations
The Atlanta Zoo is under US Agriculture scrutiny for mismanagement and possible Animal Welfare Act violations. It has been denied AAEP membership. Alleged incidents include a loaned elephant dying on a farm, bears shot after loan, several animal deaths, a buried prairie dog display, and a staff member’s claimed slaughter of rabbits. The county grand jury and Humane Society are investigating. the veterinarian is on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Zoo
U.S. Department of Agriculture
American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums
Twinkles
County Grand Jury
The
Humane Society
Atlanta
State newspaper salutes Riley bill driving 217 million education drive
The Columbia State backs Gov. Dick Riley's 1984 Education Improvement Act praising his zeal and noting a 217 million sales tax infusion. It cites a 70 million boost for teacher salaries and a 16 percent rise in the 1984 85 minimum salary, urging swift results from the educational establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Dick Riley
Riley
South Carolina
Aiken County
Jackson Latin America trip seen as ego trip and political liability
The Rev. Jesse Jackson's Latin America tour and the return of U.S. prisoners drew sharp focus on his candidacy. Critics call it an ego trip that may undermine his bid and alienate Cuban refugee voters while noting ties to nations in the Soviet Cuban sphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Jackson
Latin America
Mr. Jackson
U. S
Fidel
Castro
Jackson
Fidel Castro
Florida
Impossible Is A Word Found In Dictionary Of Fools
Thought for today quotes Napoleon Bonaparte about belief and limits. It frames the idea that what is considered impossible belongs to the dictionary of fools. The message encourages bold action and overcoming self imposed barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dictionary of
Napoleon Bonaparte
Doctors Debate Breast Cancer Treatments
Physician debate on mastectomy versus lumpectomy rages as Wall Street Journal reports. Dr Hellman favors breast preservation with tumor removal and radiation, Dr Urban backs mastectomy as best current cure. A five year study at 28 centers enrolls hundreds, with results due soon. Detroit medical observer notes 60 percent detect small tumors, mastectomy yields 85 to 90 percent five year survival. lumpectomy numbers awaited before August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Manhattan
York Avenue
Samie Hellman
68Th Street
Jerome Urban
Letters to the Editor at the Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard prints signed letters with handwriting or typed text and a mailing address. Anonymous submissions are rejected. Letters may be edited for space clarity taste and libel. Address letters to Letters to the Editor P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29801.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Standard
P.O
Aiken
Reagan's Unchallenged Campaign Moves for November Victory
Reagan faces no primary challenge, enabling a top‑tier 50‑state operation. Ed Rollins leads regional teams and a 2 million voter registration push plus 2.5 million via church networks. The campaign aims to frame Mondale around Carter and avoid a Rose Garden strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack W. Germond
Jules Witcover
Washington
White House
Ronald Reagan
Lyndon Johnson
Reagan
Walter Mondale
Jimmy Carter
Dallas
Mondale
Carter
Mondale Must Reshuffle Cards By Republican View
Republicans caution Mondale to pick a running mate who can broaden the base and win key industrial and Southern votes. Names considered include Mario Cuomo, Geraldine Ferraro, Lee Iacocca, and Celeste, with Cuomo seen as strongest if he runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David S. Broder
Washington
Walter F. Mondale
Reagan
Mondale
Gary Hart
Gallup
Hart
Texas
Florida
California
Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr
Reagan-Bush
Mondale-Bentsen
Bentsen
Senate
Bush
Sen
Dale Bumpers
D-Ark
South
New York
Mario Cuomo
Geraldine Ferraro
D-N.y
Cuomo
Ferraro
Iacocca
Celeste
Michigan
Ohio
Connecticut
Indiana
Massachusetts
Maryland
District of Columbia
Great Lakes
Minnesota
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paul Harvey
Johnson
Eugene McCarthy
Paul McCloskey
John Ashbrook
Richard Nixon
Gerald Ford
Edward Kennedy
Jody Powell
Kennedy
Nixon
Ed Rollins
Rollins
Moral Majority
Democratic Motors Inc
Copley News Service
Midwest
Northwest
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!