U S and Soviet differ on missile treaty provisions
Washington says the United States and the Soviet Union remain at odds over two main treaty provisions for banning intermediate range missiles. They expect a summit this year, with one issue on timing and the other on verification. A senior official noted possible compromise but sounded uncertain on quick resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Soviet Union
U.S
Associated Press
Congressmen release Vietnam War documents to pressure Reagan
Two congressmen say they released Defense Intelligence Agency files on about 70 Americans unaccounted for from the Vietnam War to prod the Reagan administration into intensified negotiations with Southeast Asian nations over the POW issue. They claim the papers were hoarded by Pentagon officials since the war’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John G. Rowland
R-Conn
Rowland
Robert C. Smith
R-N.h
Defense Intelligence Agency
Pentagon
AIDS Handbook Criticized For Length And Content
New York congressman Ted Weiss objects to Secretary Bennett's AIDS education handbook calling it long on morality and short on facts. He urges extensive information on condom use and safety measures, arguing the booklet should address real world teenage activity and harm reduction. Bennett's booklet contrasts with Koop's report by cautioning about condoms and noting they can fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
William J. Bennett
Ted Weiss
D-N.y
Weiss
House
Govern- Bennettment
Education Department
U.S
C. Everett Koop
Herpes May Increase AIDS Dangers
New York researchers report three studies showing genital herpes can activate latent AIDS and raise men's risk of catching HIV from infected women. The studies indicate herpes along with genital warts and syphilis may create genital sores that allow easier virus entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
D.C
Iranian Speedboats Attack Saudi Tanker Near Hormuz Entrance
Shipping executives report Iranian speedboat attacks on the Raad Al-Bakry VIII near the Strait of Hormuz as Iraq claims a raid on a large naval target. Japan pledges 10 million to install navigation aids for Gulf shipping while the U.S. Congress bans Iranian imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manama
Bahrain
Persian Gulf
Iraq
Foreign Ministry
Tokyo
Washington
U.S
Hormuz Passage
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Lloyds Register of Ships
Jiddah
Red Sea
Wooden Boat Sinks Killing Dozens Off Dominican Coast
A wooden refugee boat capsized in shark infested waters off the Dominican Republic killing at least 50 with 32 survivors rescued. Officials estimate 100 to 150 Dominicans were aboard headed for Puerto Rico as rescue vessels and a plane aided the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Eugenio Cabral
Puerto Rico
Wall Street Tumble Briefly Stuns Traders
New York AP reports stocks fell sharply with the Dow dropping 91.55 points to close at 2548.63. Analysts deem the drop a temporary setback, noting rising interest rates and grim forecasts, including Robert Prechter's market top theory. The event sparks concerns but few see a lasting crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Lewis Smith
Bear Stearns & Co
Robert Prechter
Tibetans Face Tight Security On Anniversary Protests
In Lhasa hundreds of police blocked roads and patrolled the city to deter pro independence demonstrations on the 37th anniversary of China's rule. Reports say clashes occurred last Thursday with fatalities among Tibetans and Chinese police. Beijing accuses U S lawmakers of meddling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhasa
Tibet
China
Beijing
U.S
U.S. Senate
Jackie Gimse
Chengdu
Sichuan
Public Security Bureau
Aiken Standard Classified and Emergency Contact Details
Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions and classifieds, office hours, mailing address, and subscription rates. Emergency numbers for local fire police sheriff and health services are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Greenville
Frank Eppes
Clarence Holmes
Holmes
Jerusalem
Shin Bet
Gaza Strip
Yitzhak Mordechai
Shusiyeh
Gaza City
Iran
Gulf
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Batticaloa
Pullikuda
Mamakan
Tricomalee
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam
Tamil Tigers
India
Cabral
Air Force
Stanley Steemer
Smith
PBM
North Augusta
S.C. Highway Patrol
Salley
Volun
Wagener
Abused Persons Coalition
Emerg
Jackson Police
New Ellenton
New Holland
Aiken Communications Inc
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!