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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1987
Page
2
A Washington study finds women who had hysterectomies with ovaries left intact show an 80 percent mortality rate from ovarian cancer within five years of diagnosis, about twice the national average. Researchers urge weighing ovarian retention against risks in each case.
A Justice Department official told a House subcommittee that private use of lie detector tests should not be banned. Stephen Markman argued states can curb abuse, as a Williams bill to prohibit private polygraphs faces opposition. An estimated 2 million polygraphs are administered annually by businesses despite questions about reliability.
Census Bureau figures show seven large counties accounting for 14.8 percent of U S county debt. Total county debt rose to 72.3 billion in fiscal 1985, up 8.5 billion from 1984. Harris County Texas led with 2.275 billion, up from 1.197 billion.
Phyllis Schlafly told a House subcommittee that Congress should fix tax laws to aid stay at home mothers rather than pass a bill for unpaid parental leave. She criticized the proposal by Reps. Clay and Schroeder as a "foolish approach" favoring two earner couples and said leave should be negotiated between employers and workers.
Deputy Secretary of State John C. Whitehead says the United States would consider MFN status for the Soviet Union if it improves human rights. He rejects any immediate MFN prospect, noting current emigration limits keep the USSR ineligible under the 1970s law.
A string of about 20 rapes dating to fall 1984 has authorities baffled in Augusta and nearby areas. Police list 25 suspects with no arrests. Victims often attacked after work hours in poorly lit lots. one 35 year old woman abducted and sodomized. Suspect described as a heavyset black man 28 to 32, about 6 feet, 200 to 230 pounds.
A South Carolina bill would require proof of no AIDS or venereal disease to obtain a marriage license. Civil libertarians and AIDS activists call it an invasion of privacy and possible discrimination, while supporters argue it focuses on ethics and public health.
The House approved a 500 million emergency homeless relief bill by a 264 to 121 vote and sent it to the Senate despite GOP amendments. The measure would fund food shelter and rent subsidies and was backed by demonstrators including actor Martin Sheen who slept in Washington streets.
Scientists report a seven second burst of neutrinos detected deep under Mont Blanc near the Italian French border on February 22. The observation precedes the first light from supernova 1987A and supports theories that dying stars collapse into neutron stars or black holes.
Democratic front runner Gary Hart presses early attacks on Richard Gephardt calling his campaign single issue and tradewar inviting. Gephardt retorts Hart lacks understanding of trade policy and needs backbone on the issue. The rivals trade barbs more than 11 months before the Iowa caucuses in the 1988 race.
The notice lists phone numbers for subscriptions classifieds and news tips and provides office hours and address. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays with weekend hours 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Mailing address is Box 456, Aiken SC 29802.
Emergency numbers list provided by the Aiken Standard includes Poison Control Center S C Highway Patrol Salley Fire Salley Police Sheriff's Department and local emergency lines with several phone numbers. The notice notes the paper's 1867 origin, publisher Anon Communications Inc and a mailing address in Aiken South Carolina.
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