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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1987
Page
2
The dollar held firm against European currencies but fell about half a yen in Tokyo despite Bank of Japan intervention. In Tokyo the dollar closed at 145.65 yen, down 0.55 from Monday, while London later saw 146.05 yen. Traders noted cautious sentiment after the BOJ's reduced intervention.
The Partnership for the Homeless reports children of homeless families make up the largest share of the homeless population. They blame Reagan policies for a 20 percent winter rise and say homeless families grew 25 percent to about 35 percent of street people, with the administration singled out as the main cause.
A White House plan to cover catastrophic illness would not fund nursing home care due to high costs. DHHS aide Thomas Burke testified that by 2020 such nursing benefits could reach 100 billion dollars annually. The plan's acute illness protection includes 2.3 billion in 1988 funded by a 5.98 dollar Medicare premium, and prescription drugs were excluded for lack of data.
Two senior lawmakers say the Air Force bungled the B-1B program and failed to report problems to Congress. Rep. Les Aspin and Rep. Samuel Stratton warned the service damaged Capitol Hill relations. Aspin estimated a $3 billion, four year fix and released a report at a joint news conference.
The Air Force probes small transportable nuclear reactors to power key bases if the grid fails from war, disaster or attack. Estimated reactor cost ranges from $65 to $75 million with a possible order of dozens to hundreds, while the Defense Department seeks $5.5 million for design work this year.
U.S. District Judge Joyce Hens Green stayed her Feb order to require the Reagan administration to resume competitive testing for 118 entry level federal jobs. The stay delays testing to allow the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to review executive authority over exempting federal positions from competitive service.
In Abidjan the Ivory Coast government expands presidential powers to curb civil disturbances and create special tribunals for riot cases. A second decree bars religious societies from schools for 12 months after months of religious violence in Kaduna state in Nigeria. Over 600 arrested, mosques and churches burned, at least 15 killed. In Budapest Pal Losonczi takes a health related holiday. no condition details released.
President Reagan assures French Prime Minister Chirac at the White House that the U S will augment its shorter range missiles in Europe to prevent a Soviet advantage. They also discuss reducing trade tensions and terrorism disputes ahead of arms talks in Geneva.
In Hackensack New Jersey Superior Court Judge Harvey R Sorkow will decide custody of the one year old Baby M and the validity of the Mary Beth Whitehead surrogate contract The case splits principle from family life and could set a state Supreme Court path with early appeals planned by both sides
In Washington the Democratic majority and key Republicans anticipate overriding President Reagan’s veto of the $88 billion highway bill. Speaker Jim Wright predicts a House override. Senate votes hinge on White House negotiations. The bill would lift speed limits to 65 mph on most interstates and fund highways and mass transit over five years.
Friends of Lt. Col. Oliver North report about 65000 collected to aid his legal costs amid Iran Contra fallout. Trustees note unsolicited checks arrive from Americans who feel he is being treated unfairly, boosting morale and signaling broad sympathy.
The Hitchcock Woods resumes supervised burns to reduce future fire hazards mainly at night and may last until about May 15. People should stay clear of burn areas and use caution on nearby roads due to smoke. The notice apologizes for any inconvenience and asks for understanding from nearby residents and Woods users.
The notice lists subscription prices for 3 months 21 dollars 6 months 42 dollars and 12 months 84 dollars. It provides contact numbers for subscriptions classifieds news tips and display ads and notes office hours and address.
Aiken Standard provides emergency numbers for local services including North Augusta fire and police, Salley sheriff and fire, Wagener fire and police, and the Widowed Persons Association. The paper is published weekday afternoons and Sundays by Aiken Communications Inc. with address and postage details.
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