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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1987
Page
2
Christian television personality Tammy Faye Bakker is being treated for drug dependency after two months away from her show. Jim Bakker blamed an over the counter allergy remedy and tranquilizers used to ease nerves. The couple said she may be off the program for up to a year.
Rescue workers spent nearly 19 hours locating the body of a bridal shop owner trapped when the roof of the Greensburg Elks Club collapsed Friday evening. Five other people were injured as debris crashed onto adjacent buildings destroying the bridal shop and an unoccupied office while slightly damaging two more structures.
Amy Carter, Brown University student among 20 facing possible expulsion for anti apartheid protest, had her Georgia registered car booted for $305 in tickets dating back to 1986. She must pay the boot fee, towing and storage to recover the car as campus committee weighs sanctions. In Venezuela, a speeding bus near La Victoria caused a crash killing 36 and injuring 17, including 25 children.
About 200 security troops entered the Golden Temple in Amritsar after Sikh extremists killed one policeman and wounded four others during a rescue attempt at the holiest shrine. Police and paramilitary forces moved in as extremists opened fire inside the temple complex, according to Punjab Deputy Home Minister Kanwaljit Singh.
Horry County Clerk Billie G Richardson will not appeal a contempt conviction and pays 1100 dollars instead of serving 40 days in jail. She was found guilty on three contempt counts on February 25 for failing to follow family court orders and support payments.
The South Carolina NAACP files a class action in U.S. District Court alleging Spartanburg’s at large city council elections dilute black voting strength and violate the Voting Rights Act. The suit seeks single member districts and injunction to end at large elections.
Sen. Lloyd Bentsen charges the Energy Department plans to restrict site proposals to a single state, arguing Texas could offer multiple viable locations. DOE denies limits and seeks broad competition as Illinois and other states prepare bids for the 4.4 billion project.
Geneva reports say U S Soviet negotiators have exchanged proposals on medium range missiles marking a new phase. Both sides anticipate months of detailed treaty talks focusing on complex technical provisions and verification details.
The report carried by Al-Ittihad claimed three foreign hostages were killed February 24 when Syrian troops seized Hezbollah headquarters in West Beirut. It named two West German hostages but provided no third nationality. Other sources dismissed the report as unverified.
TV news lineups feature Senate leaders Byrd Dole and Nunn with Maynard Glitman on arms talks for This Week With David Brinkley. Face the Nation lists David Abshire. Meet the Press features Max Kampelman and Senator Bumpers. 60 Minutes covers a custody case, Geldof, and Hightower.
The Aiken Standard lists subscription rates and contact numbers for classifieds and news tips. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday at 124 Rutland Drive with mailing address Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802.
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