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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1985
Page
2
In New York City the United Nations marks its 40th anniversary with a record turnout of more than 80 heads of government. City officials say the gathering proceeds without panic as leaders arrive with entourages and attend events, reinforcing New York's role as the capital of the world.
Rome leaders of four Craxi coalition parties wrap first consultations on a new government with Republicans still opposed. Craxi flies to New York for talks with President Reagan and Western allies ahead of a Reagan Gorbachev summit, with analysts saying a warm reception could stabilize Craxi’s bid after last Thursday’s government fall over the Achille Lauro hijacking.
South African President Botha threatened to embargo chromium exports to the United States in retaliation for sanctions. Experts warn a cutoff could affect the auto industry and jobs, while officials note possible substitutes and other supplying countries.
The House aims to extend daylight saving by a month while the Senate weighs the perennial idea. Past bills stalled without identical versions passing both chambers. Supporters say a new compromise could ease rural opposition to earlier predawn starts for farmers and students in many districts.
In Washington a Food and Nutrition Service official touts food stamps but an Appalachian mother from Roses Creek Hollow Tennessee says the monthly 153 dollar allotment and a hillside garden are insufficient. She notes hunger contributed to the death of two of her children and her son Henry describes a diet of potatoes bread and little milk.
New York organizers of USA for Africa unveil Hands Across America a nationwide human chain to raise 60 million to 100 million dollars for hunger and homelessness with 6 to 10 million participants paying at least ten dollars each. Ken Kragen leads the effort while Larry Brown notes 20 million Americans face hunger monthly.
Passengers of the Achille Lauro testify before a federal grand jury as prosecutors seek US indictments of the hijackers. Seymour and Viola Meskin describe the hijacking and Klinghoffer murder, criticise security and note restricted information given to travelers.
South Carolina unemployment remained at 6.6 percent in September with public schools driving gains while agriculture, construction and tourism faced seasonal losses. Manufacturing added 1,600 jobs, but not enough to offset declines. Highest rates appeared in Marlboro 15 percent and McCormick 14.5 percent. Richland and Beaufort stayed below 4 percent.
Critics who say standardized tests are unfair and biased have formed Fairtest, a Cambridge, Massachusetts based coalition. It plans a New York news conference during The College Board annual meeting to launch its campaign against testmakers.
Anthony Mandia, 44, hospitalized after receiving the first Penn State artificial heart, recovered from a brief stupor on day five. Doctors cited fatigue and possible medication effects as factors, with vasospasms and blood pressure management noted. he remains on the urgent donor list awaiting a human heart.
In Deptford Township New Jersey a Route 55 project faces a string of misfortunes blamed on a curse by workers. A 34 year old crewmember was killed by an asphalt roller. Others died from brain aneurysm cancer and circulatory issues while falls fires and heart incidents affected crew and families. States Department of Transportation site supervisor Karl Kruger confirms the pattern.
Aiken Standard announces its offices at 124 Rutland Drive with hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday and mailing address Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802.
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