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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1984
Page
2
The Central Election Council rejected a far right challenge and said moderate Jose Napoleon Duarte would be accredited as official winner of El Salvador's runoff. The decision came after a two hour meeting about alleged improper vote counting from the May 6 runoff.
Stanley and Mary Allen, American newlyweds, returned to Colombo from Jaffna aboard an air force plane. They were kidnapped from their Jaffna home when rebels stormed the bedroom Thursday night. Allen said he wore only a towel and a watch during capture. A presidential reception greeted them amid champagne and flowers.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee votes 4 to 1 to reject Reagan nominee Leslie Lenkowsky for deputy director of the USIA and will reexamine the agency amid bipartisan complaints of political interference in imagery abroad.
In Champaign Illinois the City Council voted 9-0 to reimburse 86-year-old Wayne Murphy for returning 348.75 dollars of his salary in 1933 and 1934 to help the city during hard times. The repayment comes with gratitude but no interest.
Gary Hart scored large primary wins in Nebraska and Oregon placing him in a pivotal position ahead of California and New Jersey on June 5. Mondale trails in delegates while Jesse Jackson shows weak white support in two states with small black populations.
The piece discusses how former vice president Mondale or Hart could reach the 1967 delegates required for a first ballot nomination. It notes Mondale's chances, recent losses, and a potential showdown if he fails to clinch on June 5, with a longer battle to the convention and a Super Tuesday echo.
In a televised clash with Republicans Speaker Thomas P. O'Neill lost temper and called Rep Newt Gingrich s remarks the lowest thing I ve ever seen The exchange led to a record ruling and a brief table of its reinserted remarks as O Neill defended his position and criticized special orders used to attack Democrats in absentia.
A 9-year-old girl testifies through tears that Elizabeth Diane Downs stopped a family car on a country road and shot her two siblings and herself. The witness, Christie Ann Downs, recalls the May 19 attack outside Springfield as her mother fights for innocence.
A Milwaukee radio station aired a spin off of Culture Club’s Karma Chameleon titled I’m a Milwaukeean with permission from Boy George after earlier threats of legal action. The track by the Bubbler Boys was approved by George’s management and will benefit leukemia research. Now a separate report states Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell faces a paternity suit in Palm Beach County. Sheila Ledbetter charges he kicked her from his home, sought abortion, and seeks child support.
Mexican President Miguel de la Madrid addresses a joint session of Congress after talks with President Reagan, marking respectful disagreement over Central America policy. A U.S. official notes trust remains despite differing views and both leaders avoid direct criticism.
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions 648 2311 and advertising 649 1555. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive are open 8 30 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. weekdays with various pay options and advance payment to PBM Subscription.
Aiken Standard provides a local emergency numbers list including Aiken Community Hospital, Volunteer Fire Departments and Aiken County Sheriff. It also notes Ecok and Emergency Medical Services long distance contacts for sheriff, fire, or ambulance needs.
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