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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1983

Page

2

Marines Ordered Into Foxholes After Bombing Near Beirut

In Beirut the Marines were ordered into foxholes and bunkers near the bombed U S command post following reports of three suspicious vehicles at the airport. Capt Wayne Jones said the vehicles could be explosives. About 300 replacements for killed or wounded Marines arrived at the airport as the U S casualty toll neared 200 dead.

Beirut Lebanon U.S Wayne Jones U.S. Defense Department Jordan

Shultz Links Enemies of Peace to Beirut Attack

Secretary of State George P. Shultz says the Soviet Union Iran and Syria could have aided the Beirut Marine assault as they are enemies of peace. He calls them opponents of the Multinational Force and says he will consult with Britain France and Italy in Europe this week on the situation.

Washington George P. Shultz Soviet Union Iran Syria Beirut Lebanon Middle East Shultz Congress

Jackson to Decide on 1964 Presidential Bid

Rev. Jesse Jackson hints at seeking the Democratic nomination and plans to announce his final decision next week. He says a decision not to run would be a serious blow to the rainbow coalition of Hispanics blacks and other minorities whose political hopes he raised with a Southern registration drive.

Washington Jesse Jackson Rainbow Coalition

Congress Briefed on Grenada Situation by Reagan Administration

Congress leaders met at the White House this morning for a briefing with President Reagan and Secretary of State George Shultz on Grenada. Radio Free Grenada reported U S paratroopers with helicopters and gunships active on the island where about 1,000 American citizens reside. Larry Speakes did not reveal briefing details or timing for further press events.

Washington White House Reagan George Shultz Caribbean Grenada Radio Free U.S Larry Speakes

South Carolina Drug Paraphernalia Law Labeled Unenforceable

Officials say a September 1982 law banning drug paraphernalia is unenforceable and not worth the paper it was written on. The measure targeted head shops by banning manufacture sale distribution possession and advertising of items designed for drug use but has proven confusing for law enforcement.

Columbia South Carolina

De Lorean Trial Delayed Over CBS Video Broadcast

U.S. District Judge Robert Takasugi criticized CBS News for airing covert FBI footage in the De Lorean cocaine case, saying justice may be compromised. He postponed the trial again and then postponed ruling on a new date beyond November 8.

Los Angeles John Z. de Lorean CBS News FBI U.S Robert Takasugi Takasugi de Lorean

Families Mourning Beirut Bombing Lose Marines in Massacre

Families receive grim news as Marine casualties from the Beirut bombing are confirmed. Parents express anguish over lost sons including Ronald Meurer 21 and Duane Wigglesworth 19, while others recount receiving letters that contradicted the danger.

U.S Beirut Lou Meurer Louisville Ronald Lance Cpl Duane Wigglesworth Naugatuck, Conn

Congress grills on Beirut Marines security lapses

Democrats and Republicans press for answers after a suicide truck bomb hit the Beirut Marine billet. Secretary Weinberger and Secretary Shultz testified as lawmakers questioned why security was not stronger following the embassy attack earlier in the year.

Washington Congress U.S Beirut Senate Armed Services Committee Caspar Weinberger House Foreign Affairs Committee Weinberger George P. Shultz Beirut International

LA News Anchor Shot Outside ABC Studios

Veteran TV anchor Jerry Dunphy 62 and a makeup artist were wounded when Dunphy’s Rolls Royce convertible was ambushed near ABC studios in Los Angeles. Police say four assailants fled in a light blue Oldsmobile. no motive yet. Dunphy, a KABC anchor since 1976, remained in serious but stable condition.

Los Angeles ABC Jerry Dunphy KABC Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center Lourdes Ducut Sandra Marshall Rafi Dunphy Adelaine Eda Dan Cooke Cooke CBS KNXT Kabc-Tv

Savitch Dies In Canal Crash With Fischbein

NBC anchor Jessica Savitch and New York Post executive Martin Fischbein died when their car went into the Delaware Canal during a rainstorm in New Hope Pennsylvania. The coroner ruled Savitch attempted to escape while Fischbein was found strapped in the front seat.

New Hope NBC News Jessica Savitch New York Post Miss Savitch Martin Fischbein Delaware Canal Thomas Rosko Bucks County Fischbein Rosko Everett Bill McAndrew NBC Woodmere N.Y New York City

Dad Seeks Help for Liver Donor At Pediatric Meeting

Charles Fiske speaks to the American Academy of Pediatrics thanking doctors for saving his 2 year old daughter Jamie after a liver failure. He first appealed Oct 28 for a donor, making his plea the first address by a layman at the group.

San Francisco Charles Fiske Jamie Fiske American Academy of Pediatrics

Sting says he quit drugs after starting at age 12

In an interview Sting says he began experimenting with drugs at 12 and stopped last year citing danger and lies. He denies heroin use and stresses drugs were not enjoyable and not worth the risk.

London Sting Police

Webster dictation jobs offer at home data update

Webster announces part time home work updating local mailing lists. No experience needed. Send name address phone date of birth to Webster Dept 5182 1681 Bayview Ave Suite 101 Toronto Ontario M46 301 enclose one dollar for air mail shipment. 1983 W PC.

America Bayview Ave Toronto Ontario

Inmate Refuses Taxpayer Funded Heart Surgery

Manuel Quintana, a Cuban-born death row inmate in Virginia who has suffered two heart attacks, refuses a $35,000 heart operation funded by taxpayers. Corrections spokesman Gilbert Miller says authorities cannot force the procedure, noting their duty to his health. Quintana, 30, came to the United States on the 1980 freedom flotilla.

Richmond Corrections Department Gilbert Miller Manuel Quintana Quintana United States Cuba

Aiken Standard Classified and News Idea Lines

The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions 648 2311 and advertising 649 1555. Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday at 124 Rutland Drive.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive

Emergency Numbers Long Distance (Sheriff Fire or Ambulance)

A brief notice lists emergency contact numbers for sheriff, fire, and ambulance services. It emphasizes dialing the correct long distance lines for rapid response and safety guidance across the county.

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