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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1985
Page
2
The Star of Johannesburg says the government cited letter is a phony disinformation scandal. Four blacks died in weekend anti apartheid violence. a Worcester Cape province police shooting wounded a officer in a black neighborhood.
Critics call the package pork barrel and defenders label it pure Sizzlean. Rep. E Clay Shaw Jr. notes the measure is the largest water projects authorization in 15 years and it captures wide interest across Congress as federal spending in districts dominates debate.
Rep Gerry Studds of Massachusetts says he is comfortable as the only openly homosexual member of Congress and that his orientation has not harmed his career. He notes colleagues show no overt difficulties and cites praise for his conduct since his 1983 censure over a 1973 affair with a 17 year old House page.
A movement in Washington pushes for a dedicated women veterans memorial. Posts note Deborah Sampson as an early example, with supporters citing 1.15 million living women veterans and ongoing service by over 200,000 women in the armed forces. The House approved the plan despite Park Service reservations.
Archbishop James Malone of Youngstown says a forthcoming global bishops gathering should reinforce and extend reforms from the Second Vatican Council and recent papal social questions. He notes strong U.S. bishops conferences influence on issues like nuclear policy and poverty and emphasizes continued leadership in social matters. He spoke at the opening of the bishops’ annual meeting.
About 2000 Southern Baptist representatives will gather at Memorial Auditorium Greenville for the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The denomination counts roughly 670,000 members in 1,756 churches and missions and has a door to door New Testament push of 250,000 last October. The nationwide revival next April will carry the theme Good News America God Loves You with Rev Manuel Scott of St John Missionary Baptist Church Dallas preaching on Sharing Gods Good News.
A corporate jet and a Piper Cherokee collided near New York crossing into Cliffside Park and Fairview New Jersey killing at least five. The crash left eight ground injuries, and authorities fear up to 20 may be in the rubble of 5 burning apartment buildings housing about 90 families.
Reagan aides say Moscow rejected virtually every item in the U S draft communique. Nitze notes likely absence of a joint statement after the November 19 20 meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev. Shultz called talks in Moscow worthwhile despite interruptions and predicted a possible separate U S Soviet statements. Reagan plans a nationwide address before the summit.
Princess Caroline of Monaco arrives in Charleston for a private one day visit tied to an international civic program. The Ball of the Rose in Monte Carlo honors cities with a rose named for Charleston the Noisette in 1986 and benefits the Princess Grace Foundation aiding young artists.
Aiken Standard lists subscription rates and contact numbers for classified ads news ideas and customer service. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive in Aiken operate weekdays 8:30 am to 5:30 pm with a Sunday 8 am to 10:30 am window. Mail address is Box 456, Aiken SC 29802.
Aiken Standard provides a compiled list of emergency and public safety numbers including Poison Control, S C Highway Patrol, Salley Fire and Police, the Sheriff's Department, Wagener and Salley fire and police, Long Distance sheriff services, Voluntary Fire Department, Widowed Persons Association, and postal details. The notice cites the newspaper as a service and lists contact numbers for each agency.
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