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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1986
Page
2
Urbana Illinois AP a new transistor designed at the University of Illinois is the fastest in the world and could boost satellites communication and reception of very weak radio signals. Electrical engineer Hadis Morkoc led the team and said military links could be transmitted at low levels beyond enemy interception.
The Reagan administration reportedly ran a secret summer campaign to persuade Muammar Gaddafi of imminent U S bombing and internal Libyan opposition. John M Poindexter memo described a strategy using real and illusionary events to signal disloyal aides and a looming U S attack.
Congress eyes a stronger federal push to remove asbestos from public schools. House and Senate negotiators back a bill forcing EPA to require states and districts to take decisive action. About 30,000 schools serve roughly 15 million students and 1.5 million staff.
The Medicare premium for physicians' services will rise from $15.50 to $17.90 per month on January 1. Hospital charges for the first day are set to jump from $492 to about $572 under the cost linked formula, with Congress likely to compromise between $500 and $520 as 1987 begins.
Nikolai and Bertalina Nikolski, famed high wire performers, received a standing ovation in Miami during their American debut with Circus USA. The defectors from the Moscow Circus praised their move to the United States, saying it was the best decision. They defected Aug. 4 during a tour in Argentina and sought asylum at the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires before being flown to Miami.
Bristol-Myers introduces BuSpar buspirone hydrochloride a new anti anxiety drug with a different action than benzodiazepines It will be prescribed from December and marketed by Mead Johnson Pharmaceutical Division FDA approved the drug and said it may provide effective treatment without central nervous system depression.
In Worcester Massachusetts two sisters Patricia and Debra Walsh who married brothers welcomed sons within hours of each other at Worcester Hahnemann Hospital. Bartholomew Patrick Walsh weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and Shane Patrick Walsh 7 pounds 7 ounces both delivered by Caesarean section. Mothers and babies were reported doing fine.
Manila charges top communist Rodolfo Salas with rebellion, denying bail. The government says murder is absorbed by rebellion, while the New People's Army warns detaining Salas could derail peace talks amid ongoing insurgency negotiations.
Foreign Minister Botha telephoned four senators to warn that U S grain imports would be halted if the Senate overrides President Reagan’s veto of sanctions on South Africa. Sen. Lugar accused the tactic of intimidation and bribery, while Helms defended the calls as a favor to a longtime friend.
In Rome a 40 minute fireworks display, papal blessing, baroque concert and bells celebrated the 18 foot guardian angel Michael returning to Castel Sant Angelo. Reassembled in 30 crates after 31 months away, the statue was hoisted back to its perch as officials and crowds witnessed the historic restoration and city traffic disruptions.
Imelda Marcos invoked the Fifth Amendment 200 times during a five hour deposition on the slaying of Philippine opposition leader Benigno Aquino and wealth allegedly stolen by the Marcos family. She refused to answer questions on New York property jewelry paintings negotiable instruments and Swiss bank accounts.
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