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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1986
Page
2
An anonymous caller claiming ties to Islamic Jihad warned Western pressure over Syria’s stance could trigger consequences for American and French hostages in Lebanon. The statement claimed many hostages had been liquidated as the group claimed a diminished hostage count.
The House urged the Farm Credit System to restructure troubled loans rather than foreclose, in a non-binding 407 to 0 vote supporting last week’s moves by the $65 billion lender to calm complaints of insensitivity toward financially ailing borrowers.
Passaic-born Joe Piscopo's TV special spoofing New Jersey helped lure Hollywood producers and tourists says state officials. The show lampooned the state's image and featured Bruce Springsteen Frank Sinatra impressions with Eddie Murphy and Gov. Kean. An official said the program reached over 35 million viewers.
Officials say March 1955 high radiation near SRP came from a Nevada test two days earlier, while DOE and independent scientists dispute the claim. Readings at nearby stations were extremely low, but SRP defends its position amid a congressional probe led by Sen. Strom Thurmond with results due in July.
Rescue teams including dogs and an infrared helicopter scoured Mount Hood for a third day seeking six students and two adults lost after a blizzard. Two teens Molly Schula and Ralph Summers descended to seek aid after reaching within 14 feet of the summit before a snowstorm struck.
Dr. Robert P. Gale in Moscow says 35 people exposed to radiation from the April 26 Chernobyl disaster have been identified and seven have died with more expected. Gorbachev cites a nine death toll and urges U S cooperation in a moratorium on nuclear testing through August 6, seeking talks with Reagan on a test ban.
Milwaukee is chosen as the headquarters site for a proposed 5.3 million member merged Lutheran church. ALC Bishop David Preus notes the site question will reappear at the August general convention. LCA and CNLC discussions favor Milwaukee, while LCA proposes initial offices in Minneapolis Philadelphia and New York.
The House Budget Committee moves toward a $994 billion budget plan that would raise taxes by $7.3 billion and cut Reagan’s military buildup, with party leaders predicting a Democratic victory and a conference with the Senate. Opposition from Republicans centers on defense cuts and tax proposals as lawmakers face Gramm Rudman deficit targets and entitlements.
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