02 Oct 1987
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1987
Page
1
In Aiken a man was arrested and sentenced to death for two 1940s killings but later exonerated after years of trial and appeals. The real killer confessed after L D Harris had his case reach the U S Supreme Court, revealing a lengthy, true crime saga.
A brief note credits the recipient for enabling a system to function, mentioning a substantial sum of $500,000 as context for the financial stake involved. The tone is appreciative and concise.
U S officials call a recent Soviet long range missile test aimed toward Hawaii a dangerous provocation. Senator Pete Wilson says even a minor miscalculation could have sent a warhead to a population center in the Hawaiian Islands and calls the action a direct threat to national security.
Forecast calls for the coolest fall weather this weekend with temperatures dipping to the mid 40s tonight. Tomorrow will be cool and windy with sunny skies and a high near 70 as gusty winds develop.
Obituary notice lists Janie L Boone of Bishopville Grace C LaGrone of Johnston and James H Miller of Augusta with details on page 11A. The brief catalog notes their passing and directs readers to the continuation for full memorial information.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck seven miles east of downtown LA at 7 42 am causing extensive structural damage in Whittier and Los Angeles. Six people died and over 100 were injured as buildings collapsed and looting was deterred by police patrols.
President Reagan faces growing defections in the Republican ranks as opposition to Robert H. Bork builds. Sen. Arlen Specter joins Southern Democrats, boosting anti Bork forces to about 50 senators while roughly 40 back the nominee and 10 are undecided. White House officials insist momentum favors confirmation, with 40 in support and 18 undecided.
The September unemployment rate fell to 5.9 percent for the first time this decade as 132,000 jobs were created. Manufacturing added 55,000 positions, led by steel and machinery, with total factory jobs up since June to 165,000. Janet Norwood noted the shift in male and female unemployment rates amid a service sector slowdown.
Iranian speedboats attacked an Indian tanker near Dubai, setting it on fire and prompting distress calls as the Persian Gulf war escalates. The Spic Emerald's fate and casualties were unclear, while Australian and other vessels faced separate strikes and shifts in naval activity.
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