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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1984
Page
2
NASA issued regulations in the Federal Register allowing ordinary people to fly aboard shuttle missions. Applicants must be healthy responsible and willing to train with criteria tied to each mission’s objectives. Selection hinges on abilities to meet stated mission opportunities.
Sen Dewey Wise said some senators are negotiating with the U S Department of Justice, clouding the timing of Senate reapportionment. Earlier, U S District Judge Gerhard Gesell canceled a June 4 trial in Washington as Senate lawyers seek two more weeks for fact finding in the case.
Mary Kaszkiewicz, a 96 year old Polish immigrant who came to the United States 77 years ago, died a day before her planned naturalization ceremony. Terrance D. Lee, the county clerk who would preside, called it tragic and sad.
United Methodists gather in Baltimore for the 11 day convention as abortion and homosexuality divide debates while delegates observe the churchs 200th anniversary in America. The 1784 founding by 60 circuit riding preachers in Maryland marks the birth of a denomination independent of England.
Two day old Siamese twins joined at the abdomen, born to a Myrtle Beach couple, will have a battery of tests as doctors decide when to operate. Dr. Riemann Othersen and MUSC surgeons performed six hours of preliminary surgery to fix the abdominal wall defect and clear an intestinal blockage in one twin.
Carlton Gary the veteran criminal who escaped a New York prison in 1977 is identified by police as the stocking strangler linked to seven elderly women killed during his year on the loose. He was arrested in Albany and brought to Columbus for questioning and possible indictments.
Tornadoes across the South and into the Carolinas killed at least six people and damaged hundreds of homes. Alabama suffered the most with five dead and 60 homes destroyed as other states reported injuries and property loss. Texas faced record heat while forecasters warned of continued severe weather across the region.
The United States tops tornado frequency with an average of over two per day, making 1984 the busiest start in a decade for tornado activity. Geography between the Rockies and Appalachians sustains most twisters, with 491 counted by late Thursday morning versus 327 last year.
A Florida judge ruled against releasing the autopsy report on David Kennedy. He said disclosure could hinder the cocaine investigation tied to Kennedy found dead April 25 in a Brazil Court Hotel suite. News groups may appeal the decision.
Washington AP report states the Senate stalled on deficit actions as it refuses to grant Reagan authority to strike items from funding bills and declines to freeze spending. A committee approved a further $207 billion line of credit while the body weighs either a $144 billion or a $200 billion three-year deficit plan.
Walter Mondale leads in Texas with key Bentsen support and establishment backing. Hart and Frost predict a surprise in 169 delegate rich caucuses as Jackson pursues rule changes and mediates for a smoother national convention.
Bob Hope received the James Madison Award for Distinguished Public Service from Princeton University’s Whig Cliosophic Society, with Michael McBride noting his lifetime of comfort and cheer to Americans in war and peace. A San Diego realtor says Tony Curtis is negotiating to buy John Z De Lorean’s $3.7 million Pauma Valley estate as Curtis and his wife visit Southern California. Prince Andrew avoided further paint pranks in London while opening an exhibition, telling reporters to take notice. The Kennedy Center hosted Roy Acuff’s tribute, with Baker, Wynette, and Daniels on hand, signaling country music’s welcome there.
Subscriptions and classified ads inquiries directed to Aiken Standard offices at 124 Rutland Drive. Call 648 2311 for subscriptions news ideas and display ads during business hours. Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
A list of city and county emergency contacts including Aiken Community Hospital and Sheriff’s office with local numbers 649 7911 648 6811 648 6811 648 6811. Long distance sheriff fire or ambulance line 1 800 922 9709. Additional local lines 649 4121 649 2511 648 9900.
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