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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1983
Page
2
Pope John Paul II arrived in Guatemala to privately confront President Efrain Rios Montt over a death sentence carried out last week. The pontiff urged mobilizing forces for peaceful social coexistence and justice reconciliation as four fifths of Guatemalans are Catholic.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip prepared to depart California after a 10 day tour marked by storms cheering crowds and the deaths of three Secret Service agents guarding the royal party. They would fly two hours to Seattle aboard Air Force Two from Castle Air Force Base near Merced.
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Bob Dole says the $165 billion rescue plan advancing in Congress will likely include raising the retirement age from 65. The package features payroll tax hikes benefit curbs a levy on retirees benefits and mandatory coverage for new federal employees as urged by the National Commission on Social Security Reform.
New York AP report says researchers have found a rapid blood test that could warn of AIDS exposure and help screen blood donors. Allan Goldstein of George Washington University Medical School notes the test may curb transfusion spread and identify early signs.
Zimbabwe opposition leader Joshua Nkomo claimed government troops raided his bungalow, shot his chauffeur, and would have killed him if present. He said his life and family are in danger and appealed to the international community to intervene against Mugabe.
Ambassador to El Salvador Deane Hinton told ABC on This Week that the Salvadoran army can win its war against guerrillas if it receives more U.S. aid. He said with resources the army can hold and is not about to lose.
Chancellor Helmut Kohl led a decisive conservative victory in West Germany's national elections securing continued support for U S missile deployment. The Greens entered Parliament for the first time while the Social Democrats suffered their worst defeat in 22 years.
Iran refuses any price reduction while eight OPEC ministers edge toward lowering the base price from 34 to 28.50 30 dollars. Iran cites border war costs with Iraq and warns a price war could follow, signaling a split among cartel members.
Administration aides pursue a gentle persuasion strategy to push Anne McGill Burford to resign as EPA administrator. Reagan privately shows waning support as Democrats and Republicans push for action over alleged mismanagement tied to the $1.6 billion Superfund program.
Corporate leaders have yet to agree on a plan to complete the Barnwell Nuclear Fuel Plant in South Carolina as deadlines loom. Utilities seek reprocessing to ease spent fuel storage, while the plant’s owner Allied General Nuclear Services warns it may close without a buyer. Bechtel and others press for a guaranteed plutonium market and clear federal rules before investment.
Former Ohio State coach Woody Hayes says he respects Monaco's Prince Rainier who clashed with photographers in New York. Hayes, 70, noted the incident and quipped about a 60 year old swinging at photographers. Debbie Reynolds undergoes tests after fainting during Woman of the Year matinee. doctors seek cause and report she is doing fine.
Linda Evans 40 earns top spot as best looking woman beating Victoria Principal by 0.2 points in People magazine fifth annual celebrities poll. Tom Selleck 38 is named America's favorite TV actor, ahead of Alan Alda, while Stefanie Powers tops TV actresses. Jesse Jackson, Atlanta civil rights leader, predicts a black 1984 presidential bid and urges a single consensus candidate for broad support.
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