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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1987

Page

2

Stennis Dies Not Seek 7th Senate Term in 86th Year

Washington AP reports John Cornelius Stennis, 86, a longtime wheelchair user and Senate institution, will not seek re election to a seventh six year term after surgery. He is carried daily through the Russell Building tunnel to the Senate chamber and sits beside the old Jefferson Davis desk.

Washington John Cornelius Stennis Senate Russell Senate Stennis Richard Brevard Russell Georgia Mississippi Jefferson Davis Jackson Miss Senate Desk

Cooling Costs Higher Than Normal

A NOAA survey finds the typical American household spent 430 on air conditioning this summer, about 17 more than normal. Regional costs varied, with East South Central averaging 580 and Pacific Coast 235, 38 and 7 above and below normal respectively.

Washington National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration East South Central States NOAA Assessment and Information Services Center

Federal Debt Recovery program seeks debt-collection bids

More than 1,000 lawyers and law firms in Los Angeles Miami Detroit Brooklyn and Houston have received offers to apply for a chance to help the federal government reclaim 25 million in uncollected debts. Debts come from defaulted student loans SBA loans HUD VA and other agencies with 8,600 cases in the five regions.

Washington Justice Department Los Angeles Miami Detroit Brooklyn Houston Small Business Administration Department of Housing and Urban Development Veterans Administration Department of Agriculture

Government approves ribavirin clinical tests in AIDS delay study

The FDA authorized new limited clinical testing of ribavirin on 32 patients with AIDS related Complex or low white blood cell counts. ICN Pharmaceuticals had previously announced positive trial results, signaling potential to delay progression to AIDS.

Washington Food and Drug Administration ICN Pharmaceuticals, Inc Costa Mesa Calif

Iran-Contra Report Release Delayed to Early November

Rep. Lee Hamilton said declassification of the Iran Contra report is taking longer than expected. The House panel head expects publication in the first week of November after White House reviews and removal of classified material.

Washington House Lee Hamilton D-Ind White House

Improvement Seen In Jessica McClure Foot

Doctors at Midland Memorial Hospital report cautious optimism about Jessica McClure's right foot after 58 hours trapped in a well. Surgeons note poor blood flow but cite a child's ability to grow new vessels and plan to recheck circulation, while a forehead wound remains bruised and swollen.

Jessica McClure Midland Texas Jessica Shelton Viney Midland Memorial Hospital Younger Terry Tubb

U.S. Officials Weigh Iran’s Next Target In Gulf Clash

Washington and Pentagon officials warn Iran may strike again after the U.S. Navy attack against surveillance platforms. President Reagan and Vice President Bush urged restraint, while Tehran vows decisive retaliation as Iran masss forces near Iraq and the mine threat looms over U.S. naval operations in the Persian Gulf.

Washington U.S. Navy Persian Gulf Iran George Bush Reagan Ali Khameni Supreme Defense Council Tehran Khameni U.S Middle East Pentagon Capitol Hill Gulf America Adm William Crowe Joint Chiefs of Staff Bridgeton United States

Rebel Leader Returns Home To Work For Peace

Former Nicaraguan rebel chief Edgar Chamorro lands under amnesty in Managua saying he will work for peace and reconciliation. He criticizes U S backed forces while noting Sandinista promises of amnesty and greater freedoms.

Managua Nicaragua Edgar Chamorro Chamorro CIA Foreign Ministry Washington United States

Mrs Reagan Infection Recovery Home Plan Amid Optimism

Nancy Reagan feels strong days after breast cancer surgery and hopes to go home but doctors advise several more days in Bethesda Naval Medical Center. President Reagan visits, calls her recovery excellent and predicts she will return home within a few days as she awaits further medical clearance.

Washington Nancy Reagan Reagan White House Bethesda Naval Medical Center Elaine Crispen First Lady’s Press John Hutton Hutton Crispen

Aiken Standard Subscription and Contact Info

The notice lists subscription and advertising contact numbers for the Aiken Standard and provides office hours and mailing address. It includes hours for customer service and the general office, with subscription payment instructions and the USPS publication data.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive P.O Aiken S.C

Emergency numbers and contact details from Aiken Standard

A list of emergency numbers provided by the Aiken Standard includes Poison Control South Carolina Highway Patrol Salley Fire Salley Police Sheriff's Department long distance lines for sheriff fire or ambulance 1 800 922 9709 Wagener Fire 1 800 922 9709 Wagener Police 564 5411 Widowed Persons Association 649 7505. The Aiken Standard notes its publication by Aiken Communications Inc with address and postal details.

S.C. Highway Patrol Salley Fire Salley Volunt Wagener Wagener Police

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