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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1983
Page
2
Greenville chairman Melvin Pace says county officials were unaware for years that about 90 vehicles were secretly altered since 1975 to run on regular gasoline. EPA fines Greenville $630,000 for illegal modifications, pace notes the scheme began small and grew without council knowledge.
The Sandinista government says it has sent home 1 200 Cubans as a first step toward a Central American peace treaty demanding removal of foreign military advisers. Most departed are technicians teachers and sports trainers with some advisers leaving as well. The move aims to reduce Cuban presence before any treaty enforcement.
Detroit could close 14 of its 24 neighborhood libraries as recession hits. Mike McKean leads Keep the Doors Open, a campaign to raise more than $1 million to prevent closures and keep branches accessible to residents.
Mary Tyler Moore, 46, wed cardiologist Dr. Robert Levine, 29, at the Pierre Hotel Manhattan with about 200 guests including peers from her TV show. The ceremony drew a mix of old colleagues and friends as Moore joined Levine in a formal evening wedding.
Israel and the PLO completed their largest prisoner exchange. Six Israeli servicemen were freed after 15 months in exchange for about 4,400 Palestinian and Lebanese prisoners held in southern Lebanon. The exchange was mediated by France Algeria and the International Red Cross.
In Los Angeles the Ecumenical Coalition of Concerned Americans faces an investigation as it cannot honor 20 000 discounted Thanksgiving dinners sold to the needy for 15 dollars each. Authorities say receipts will be swapped for 20 dollar food certificates while the charity cites a bounced check and turkey theft as causes of its cash shortfall. about 1 000 meals were fully delivered.
In San Francisco a nude dancer, Teresa Hill, survived when a motorized piano hoist crushed her date, James Ferrozzo. Police probe death while autopsy results await, noting possible asphyxia and a potential push or bump triggering the hoist.
NATO allies report secret arrival of Pershing 2 missile components in West Germany set for assembly before transfer to U.S. bases. Bundestag backs deployment of 572 missiles prompting Soviet walkout while Reagan vows to press on and seek resumption of negotiations.
Jane's Weapons Systems reports the Soviet Union is upgrading air defenses with mobile missiles to down NATO cruise missiles. The publication says the US lags in missile defense upgrades while the Soviets expand ground attack bombers. Western sources note several new systems, including SA-10 and SA-13, entering service or fielded with tank units.
The Aiken Standard lists advertising and news contact numbers and office hours. Call 648 2311 for subscriptions or news tips and 649 1555 for classifieds. Office at 124 Rutland Drive open 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
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