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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1987
Page
2
Washington reports a penumbral lunar eclipse Tuesday evening will dim the Harvest moon slightly, mainly in the lower half of the disc. The event should be visible and may redden the moon if atmospheric dust from fires or volcanoes scatters blue light, leaving red hues.
The National Endowment for the Humanities will establish a research center to examine how history is taught in schools. It will invite institutions to apply to set up the center and will provide up to 500000 dollars annually for three years. NEH Chairwoman Lynne Cheney announced the plan following her report American Memory which criticizes current teaching of history and literature in public schools.
The Electronic Industries Association predicts U.S. factory sales of electronics and related products will total about 225 billion in 1987, rising 5.3 percent from 1986, and nearly 238 billion in 1988, up 6.2 percent. President Peter F. McCloskey says the steady growth signals a strong, momentum-filled sector. The forecast was released in Los Angeles at the association’s 63rd annual conference and in Washington.
A government report from the National Center for Health Statistics says both the entry rate to hospitals and average length of stay have declined since 1984 when payments shifted to diagnosis based reimbursement. The agency notes initial effects of cost containment but cautions more declines may occur, paralleling earlier Medicare shifts that boosted elderly hospital use.
In Southern California another aftershock rattled residents after a weekend magnitude 6.1 quake killed at least one person and injured hundreds. The 3.4 aftershock struck early today near Rosemead with no new damage reported, while San Gabriel suffered bell tower damage and Whittier faced widespread destruction earlier. Authorities say the death toll rose to seven and total damage tops 108 million dollars.
Iraqi warplanes struck Iran s Sarak island oil facility in the Strait of Hormuz damaging the Seawise Giant the world s largest tanker and setting a carrier Shin ing Star on fire 15 tugs fought flames. A U S Marine helicopter crashed near the command ship with one missing crew member.
Buddhist monks from Sera Ganden and Drepung monasteries issue a statement urging the United Nations to support Tibet's independence. The death toll from a pro independence demonstration rises to 12, while reports describe heavy troop deployments in Lhasa and police actions around Jokhang Temple square.
Carlos Salinas de Gortari, Budget and Planning Secretary, won the PRI nomination signaling a new generation and continuity in de la Madrid's reform program. The 39 year old Harvard economist is seen as architect of policy and will seek the six year term starting December 1 1988 with a July 4 1988 election date looming.
In San Salvador President Jose Napoleon Duarte and leftist rebels held first peace talks in three years. Church mediator Monsignor Rosa Chavez said the atmosphere was frank and serious and that the two sides, after six hours, extended negotiations on the first of four points and planned to meet again. Both sides said major issues remained far apart.
Information for subscribing advertising and newsroom contact details for the Aiken Standard. It lists phone numbers for subscriptions 649 5316 and 649 1555 and newsroom ideas 648 2311 plus office hours and mailing address at 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802 with subscription rates and payment note.
A list of emergency contacts including Peison Control Center S C Highway Patrol Salley Fire Salley Police Sheriff's Department and long distance dispatch numbers. It provides non emergency and emergency lines such as 649 4121 and 1 800 922 9709 with department extensions.
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