08 Nov 1985
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1985
Page
1
Four missing American hostages in Lebanon appeal to President Reagan in an open letter sent to the AP Beirut bureau. They urge negotiation with Shiite captors, saying there is no alternative and that rescues could be fatal for all.
Washington AP The American Red Cross faces a depleted disaster fund after five hurricanes struck the U S mainland and Puerto Rico mudslides followed. President Robert Schubert appeals for 20 million dollars to replenish funds, saying the charity is “out of money” and sinking into debt but expecting public support.
Washington awaits action as federal officials press state and local health departments to regulate or shut bath houses if they enable sex with anonymous partners or multiple partners. Dr. Donald R. Hopkins of the CDC sent a letter outlining steps to curb the AIDS outbreak.
Sen Moynihan criticizes Treasury official at Senate hearing over earlier 1984 losses that could total up to 440 million dollars over seven years. Social Security trust funds may lose nearly 1.3 billion from investment decisions during the current debt-limit crisis and last year’s dispute.
Obituary notices list Calvin Quiller of North Augusta Mrs Willie M Gunter of Augusta Dock A Gilliland of North Augusta M L Walton of Graniteville Mrs Ruth A Allen of Aiken Mrs Hattie M Mackie of North Augusta Mrs Adriana Treadwell of Mineola New York and Harry D Gill of Aiken Woodrow Prescott of North Augusta.
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Released Operation Baseline a comprehensive survey showing SC has more state government workers per capita and higher state and local taxes than regional peers. The study notes diversification from textiles to tourism and services and calls for review of industrial property taxes. It covers 10 economic areas and compares SC with Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia and North Carolina. SC led in government share of personal income and property tax rate increases from 1977 to 1983.
Buckingham Palace says the upcoming American visit will feature Diana as Princess of Wales and Charles as Prince of Wales. etiquette dictates formal address Your royal highness first, then Sir for Charles and Ma am for Diana. bowing is optional for Americans curtsy rules vary by country.
Britain’s Prince Charles and Princess Diana arrived at Hickam Air Force Base Hawaii aboard a Royal Australian Air Force 707 after a 12 hour flight from Canberra. They spoke with about 300 military families, were greeted with leis, and charmed by Hawaii’s welcome as Diana noted the fragrant pikake lei.
The Operation Baseline study details SC's economy in 10 areas. Manufacturing remains the largest nonagricultural employer at 29.8 percent, with output of 27.8 billion in 1982 and textile and chemical industries as major sectors. The report notes tax burden, government employment, farm losses, rising seafood receipts, water resource concerns, urban growth, and tourism contributing to 6 percent of payroll.
Congress leaves for a long holiday weekend as the Treasury nears insolvency and a government shutdown looms. House and Senate pro forma sessions stall action while Republicans and Democrats clash over deficit reduction plans and automatic spending cuts.
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