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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1986
Page
2
Satellites give the public close up looks at missile sites ships and military bases once seen only by officials. Landsat began private use in 1972 and a push to commercialize plus SPOT entering service fuels a growing civilian surveillance industry.
Lobbyists spent at least 13.77 million dollars in the first quarter as Congress rewrites the income code. The figure reflects a rising trend since last year driven by efforts to influence tax policy and other issues before lawmakers.
In Almere Netherlands three Dutch balloonists Henk Brink Evelien Brink and Willem Hageman landed 51 hours 14 minutes after liftoff from Newfoundland in a transatlantic crossing that marked the first successful Atlantic balloon voyage by Europeans Their descent occurred about 12 miles east of Amsterdam after a ground hit in wheat fields near 8 a m due to high winds
Christian and Moslem ministers meet for the first time in nine months and urge a comprehensive cease fire to end the civil war. Prime Minister Rashid Karami says the cabinet backs a new national covenant and reforms to secure peaceful coexistence between Lebanon’s Moslems and Christians. The cabinet asks a security committee to enforce the truce under Beirut army supervision.
A New York Times CBS poll of 1,210 adults finds drugs named as the nation’s top problem by 13 percent, up from 2 percent in April, with a strong majority supporting higher taxes to fund prison efforts for drug dealers. The spike mirrors a recent rise in concern over terrorism.
The Institute for Immunological Disorders begins operations as the nation s first hospital dedicated to AIDS treatment and research. It will house about 150 patients under medical director Dr. Peter Mansell who previously led AIDS research at M D Anderson. The center aims to find answers through study and clinical work.
Washington AP reports a split among economists over a recession risk. Some foresee renewed expansion despite weak data, while others warn the country may enter downturn with recent poor news fueling fears. Beryl Sprinkel says no recession signals exist and growth appears stronger.
The walkouts hit 63000 students nationwide as 1600 teachers in Michigan and Ohio voted to begin the school year on strike. In Youngstown 930 teachers walked out two days before classes, Port Huron saw 634 teachers reject a tentative contract and strike, with additional Michigan districts joining. Strikes also continued in six districts across Pennsylvania Illinois and Michigan while union employees in Indiana and Ohio walked off.
Education Secretary William J. Bennett released the First Lessons study praising elementary schools as largely in good shape but noting room for improvement. He urged longer school years and more outside leadership, saying excellence starts at individual schools and communities. He spoke at the National Press Club and visited Amidon Elementary as the school year began.
Georgia Power spokesman says the first shipment of nearly 8.4 billion Vogtle plant fuel poses no danger as it arrives from Westinghouse in Columbia. The seven cylindrical containers hold 264 uranium rods per assembly, with two assemblies per cylinder and seven such containers weighing 7,000 pounds each.
Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi arrived in Harare for the non-aligned summit and pledged to divide the world into two camps the liberation camp and the imperialist camp. He warned of forming an international army to oppose America and condemned U.S. policies in Africa and Nicaragua. He spoke during Revolution Day celebrations marking his coup anniversary.
The Reagan administration will press ahead with superpower summit plans despite anger over Nicholas Daniloff's arrest in Moscow. White House aides say progress toward the meeting remains vital while demanding Daniloff's immediate release and noting the case could affect U S Soviet relations.
Sociologists report no shortage of men in the marriage market but note men tend to marry younger women to impress rivals. Ann Swidler of Stanford and five colleagues presented at the American Sociological Association, linking this trend to divorce and shifting power in marriages.
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