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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1987
Page
5
The handwritten note published by People magazine portrays Jackson as distressed by media reports about his life and career. He appeals for mercy, defends cosmetic changes, and emphasizes care for his children amid speculation and criticism.
Roman Catholic Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen celebrated his 25th year as bishop with a multi faith service at the University of Washington. More than 2,000 people attended as Hunthausen urged prayers for peace to Christians Jews Muslims and Buddhists.
The service drew Jewish, Buddhist, Islamic Hindu and American Indian leaders as part of a month long series. Hunthausen, ordained 1946 and Helena Montana bishop since 1962, faced Vatican scrutiny in 1986 over church practices but regained authority after a 1990 oversight review. Nancy Reagan discussed coping with public criticism amid Iran Contra and planned a Chicago trip to receive a 100000 dollar award for drug abuse prevention. Forester Sisters say singing together gives them an edge in country music as they top charts with You Again.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics says violent crime fell 6.3 percent in 1986 from 1985, with Americans facing 34.1 million crimes. Experts warn the five year drop may be near bottom as aging Baby Boomers shift into crime-prone ages.
Billy Carter brother of former President Jimmy Carter was discharged from Emory University Hospital after three weeks with inoperable pancreatic cancer. Hospital spokeswoman Mildred Stroud confirmed the release and declined further comment on his condition.
Carlos Lehder Rivas, a leading figure in the Medellin Cartel and accused top cocaine importer, faces a Jacksonville trial on an 11 count indictment. Jury selection begins amid heavy security after his Colombia extradition and long pretrial battles.
A New York and Baltimore based study reports that about one third of infected men and nearly half of infected women obtained AIDS through heterosexual contact. The survey of 4000 clinic visitors notes most respondents denied high risk behaviors yet shows notable heterosexual transmission. Researchers caution about self report limits.
Federal health officials say a new study suggesting the AIDS virus may lie dormant longer than once thought is not conclusive enough to change testing policies. AIDS coordinator Dr. Gary Noble cautions against overreaction and notes no major public health impact is expected.
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