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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1986
Page
2
Six state agencies will move to a new office in the American Telephone & Telegraph Co. building in Columbia next summer at an estimated extra cost of about 1 million dollars for rent in the first year. The move will also add nearly one third more space. State Budget Director Jesse Coles ordered 190000 dollars be set aside to relocate and outfit the agencies.
A missing Israeli airman from a downed Phantom F-4E is reported alive and held by Shiite Amal militia in Sidon with a fractured arm but in good condition. A second crewman was rescued. details on location and captor were not disclosed.
The Pentagon reports a Wednesday AMRAAM air to air missile test at China Lake California was the 15th success in 18 trials. The F A 18 provided target data prior to launch and the missile used on board radar to strike the QF 86 target drone.
Milwaukee police traced a knapsack along the river bank to a 62 year old local man after $10000 and a wallet with ID cards were found during narcotics work on two rape cases. The man’s name wasn’t released. money to be returned.
In New Bedford Massachusetts Judge Augustus F Wagner hears a case mix up as Willie Harrison tells his lawyer the charge is not his. A worker's compensation case misidentified him with a Norton man wanted for breaking and entering. The judge apologizes calling it one of those life experiences.
Bremerhaven officials say the QE2 the world's last trans Atlantic passenger ship will be converted for shorter Caribbean cruises. The 967 foot Cunard liner will dock Oct 27 at Lloyds shipyard for a six month remodel costing 152 million dollars. The ship launched in 1967 and became a Europe to North America standard before airline competition prompted the change.
Congress argued over a $576 billion fiscal 1987 spending package and a trainer aircraft purchase. Senator Barry Goldwater proposed blocking $151 million for T-46A trainers in the defense section, triggering a five hour protest as lawmakers neared adjournment.
Newark arrival ends a seven year wait as geneticist David Goldfarb leaves Moscow with wife Cecilia after refusal to abandon wife or strike a deal with the KGB. He is hospitalized in New York for heart and diabetes checks, with son Alexander recounting relief and ongoing family separation in Moscow.
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations announced a wide ranging probe into the Bradley Fighting Vehicle built by FMC Corp in San Jose California The investigation follows a former engineer's charges of cover ups regarding safety water intrusion and quality A DOJ review is already underway The probe will also assess fire suppression transmission heater bilge pumps ammunition storage and overall quality control
Gov. Dick Riley will declare the McCormick County sheriff vacancy after the embezzlement conviction of Sheriff Jimmy Gable. He considers appointing a new sheriff, calling a special election, or letting Coroner Jack Keown remain acting sheriff. Gable was indicted after a nine month probe by SLED and the FBI.
Advertising and service contacts for the Aiken Standard include numbers for subscriptions 649 5316, classifieds 649 1555, and news tips 648 2311. Office at 124 Rutland Drive lists hours 8 30 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. weekdays and 8 to 10 30 a.m. Sunday. mailing address Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. Subscription rates shown: 3 months 21.00, 6 months 42.00, 12 months 84.00. all payments to Aiken Standard PBM Subscription.
Emergency numbers for North Augusta Fire and Police provided by The Aiken Standard. Paper details note publication schedule and mailing address for Aiken Communications.
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