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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1987

Page

2

Soviets Boost Sea of Japan Patrols Amid Exercise Activity

Seoul reports increased Soviet naval activity with ships moving between Vladivostok and Cam Ranh Bay during the Team Spirit 87 exercise. The notice notes nine Soviet vessels in the area, up from the usual one or two, as patrols tighten in response to shifts in the Sea of Japan. In Washington, George Hansen loses parole and must finish six months of prison time for ethics violations, with transfer to a federal facility pending location and date.

Seoul South Korea Sea of Japan Vladivostok Cam Ranh Bay Vietnam Soviet Union U.s.-South Washington George Hansen Justice Department Department Joe Krovisky Hansen Idaho Alexandria Omaha Neb Virginia

Leaders complain overlooked in nationwide education reforms

NSBA president Jonathan T. Howe argues that national reports on reform are simplistic and overlook local boards. The NSBA released a 44 page white paper on teacher supply as the first of ten reports for 97 000 local board members guiding practical responses across about 15 400 public school systems.

Washington National Schools Boards Association NSBA Jonathan T. Howe Chicago Northbrook Ill School Boards Association Howe

Smithsonian Divests Stocks With South Africa Ties

The Smithsonian Institution votes to sell all stocks in 42 companies with operations in South Africa. It holds about 27 million of its 214 million portfolio in such stocks, with divestment to be completed within a year as Congress funds support its 14 museums and National Zoo.

Washington Smithsonian Institution George Bush William H. Rehnquist South Africa Smithsonian Congress National Zoo

Former CIA Counterintelligence Chief James Angleton Dies

James J. Angleton a 31 year CIA veteran who directed counterintelligence from 1954 to 1974 died of lung cancer at 69. His wife Cicely said he had been ill since December and died at Sibley Memorial Hospital. His tenure included a 20 year domestic spying program later exposed at the Church hearings.

Washington James J. Angleton CIA Angleton Cicely Sibley Memorial Hospital Agency U.S Congressional Richard Nixon Edward Kennedy Hubert Humphrey Martin Luther King Frank Church Idaho KGB

Pre-Trial Proceedings End for Marine Sgt Lonetree Espionage Case

The Marine Corps said a court-martial decision will be reached within nine days after pre-trial proceedings closed for Marine Sgt Clayton J. Lonetree a guard at the U S Embassy in Moscow He is accused of letting Soviet agents roam the embassy at night and of an alleged sexual liaison with a Soviet woman while posted in Moscow Idaho.

Washington Clayton J. Lonetree Marine Corps Corps Lonetree U.S Moscow Idaho

Goetz Neighbor Testifies About Handgun Package

Myra Friedman testified that Bernhard Goetz visited her New York apartment eight days after the Dec 22 1984 subway shooting and gave her a brown paper wrapped package containing two handguns. She recalled asking about a gun permit and Goetz saying the weapons were legally purchased.

New York Bernhard Goetz Myra Friedman Goetz

Barbie Trial Concludes Reading, Opens First Interrogation

Klaus Barbie, the former Gestapo chief in Lyon, faces crimes against humanity charges for arresting and deporting French Jews and Resistance members. The trial in Lyon resumes with document readings and the start of extensive questioning, as a large press corps observes.

Lyon France Klaus Barbie Barbie Gestapo Jacques Verges Kuize Verges Palais de Justice Andre Cerdini Christian Riss Mili

Aquino Candidates Lead as Opposition Alleges Vote Fraud

Unofficial returns show Corazon Aquino aligned candidates leading the Senate race with 23 of 24 seats likely for her ticket. Opposition parties accuse irregularities while election officials call for substantiation. early NAMFREL figures place Enrile outside the top 24.

Manila Philippines Corazon Aquino Senate Ramon Felipe Philippines News Agency Independent National Movement For Free Elections Namfrel Mrs. Aquino People Power Grand Alliance For Democracy Defense Juan Ponce Enrile Enrile Aquino Ferdinand E. Marcos The House of Representatives House

House And Senate Pursue Air Traffic Aid Bills

Washington AP reports two congressional chairmen push more than 20 billion dollars in spending to ease air travel congestion. The House Aviation Subcommittee starts a 28.5 billion five year bill funding airport projects and air traffic control improvements. Senate subcommittee chair Wendell Ford plans a separate three year bill.

House Senate Washington House Aviation Wendell Ford D-Ky Senate Aviation Subcommittee

Aiken Standard Contact and Subscription Details

The Aiken Standard lists phone numbers for subscriptions 649-5316 and classifieds 649-1555 plus news tips 648-2311. Office hours are 8:30 to 5:30 Monday through Friday and 8 to 10:30 Sunday at 124 Rutland Drive with mailing address P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 and subscription rates for 3 6 and 12 months.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive P.O Aiken S.C by _ Communications Inc Gand Addons Aion Blentons

Emergency numbers from Aiken Standard service listing

Emergency numbers provided by the Aiken Standard list includes North Augusta Fire and Police. The notice references the newspaper’s history since 1867 and its mailing addresses in Aiken South Carolina.

North Augusta

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