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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1986
Page
2
The Treasury Department estimates a no exemption flat tax at 6.7 percent would raise the same revenue as the current system but would harm the poor and cause economic distortions. The plan taxes income from the first cent and would apply to individuals and businesses alike.
Eighteen people were burned in a cleansing rite at the Chiu-Hsuan Temple in suburban Taipei when a worshipper slipped and others were trapped during a barefoot procession over burning money paper. One victim was seriously burned. others were treated and released.
Xerox plans a five million dollar research institute linked to its Palo Alto center to use artificial intelligence to improve teaching methods and address a shortage of skilled workers. Chairman David T. Kearns warned that America will need over a million new entry level workers yearly who cannot read write or count. He urged others to join the effort.
Pentagon officials say they will tighten access to unclassified government and business computer data banks. Defense FBI and CIA contacts with the industry seek input on safeguarding electronic information to prevent hostile powers from obtaining technical and economic data. Diane Fountaine emphasizes seriousness in protecting unclassified but sensitive information.
The nation’s Roman Catholic bishops move from internal disputes to a major economic statement criticizing how the United States treats the poor. Approval of the broadside was expected, following secret talks about Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen and the Vatican’s stance on his discipline.
The Labor Department approved grants of 20000 to Iowa Michigan New Jersey New York Ohio and Vermont to test a Canadian style reemployment program next year. Two companies per state will host labor management committees as the plan targets workers facing large layoffs in 1987.
A 1980 81 embargo on U S wheat and corn, a Reagan era policy, is found by an Agriculture Department study to have had a mild impact overall. Officials say the embargo’s effect is minor compared with later events and place export embargoes in perspective.
Washington reports say President Reagan told congressional leaders the United States sent military equipment to Iran to build ties with moderate Iranian factions. The closed briefing cited debates between White House aides over publicizing the operation amid hostage negotiations. Iran's UN ambassador denied an arms-for-hostages deal but confirmed receiving U.S. military hardware.
The Partido ng Bayan reports its president Rolando Olalia is missing. DZRH radio claims a stabbed and bullet-riddled body found along a northeastern Manila highway is Olalia, identified by a brother, with his driver also missing. Authorities deny military involvement.
Pepsi-Cola plans to sue Coca-Cola alleging recruitment of executives and contract interference after Wendy's moved from Pepsi to Coke. Pepsi claims willful tampering and pirate use of confidential information, with no filing date announced. Wendy's and PepsiCo had earlier announced the restaurant push creating the competition.
Civil rights groups plan a march and rally in Charleston to protest the punishment of five white Citadel cadets for a racial hazing incident last month. Black leaders call for expulsion and broader oversight of the state military college as about 500 participants are expected during homecoming activities.
A MIT and Arthur Andersen study warns a decade of overbuilding has produced 650 million square feet of vacant office space by 1985. The West faces the worst glut unless construction slows 65 to 75 percent, while New England and Mid-Atlantic still show demand but need a one third cut.
Subscriptions advertising and news tips lines with multiple phone numbers. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Located at 124 Rutland Drive with mailing address Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802.
Emergency numbers service listing provided by the Aiken Standard notes publication details. The paper is published weekdays and Sundays by Aiken Communications Inc. and includes postal information and a post office box in Aiken South Carolina.
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