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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1983
Page
2
U S Marines retaliated with mortar fire after being shelled amid sectarian clashes in Lebanon days after Israel withdrew from 235 square miles near Beirut. At least 51 killed and 133 wounded. 1,200 US troops on alert as battles spread to Aley Chouf and west Beirut.
In San Miguel El Salvador rebels fired a major artillery barrage on the city killing or wounding at least 60 government soldiers. Civilians and military sources say 80 mortar rounds hit the army 3rd Infantry Brigade barracks and other buildings in the rebels first major mortar strike on the city.
In Santiago police allow homecoming rallies for two Christian Democratic exiles. More than 1,000 supporters march along the city’s main boulevard shouting anti-Pinochet slogans. Separately about the same number attend a cemetery rally honoring Salvador Allende with red carnations and anti-government speeches.
Peking reports a reassessment of relations with Moscow and Washington leaves China pursuing a more positive approach to the Soviet Union. A Central Committee session ending July 29 paves the path for a formal foreign policy statement in October.
U S military officials say the Lebanese army is ready to move into the Druze held Chouf Mountains after routing gunmen in west Beirut. Col Tim Geraghty praises the operation as one of the toughest urban battles and notes training by U S forces for 33 000 strong Lebanese forces.
Labor Day events draw sunny crowds as AFL-CIO seeks massive participation to oppose the Reagan administration. Lane Kirkland plans rallies in New York Chicago and Omaha with 300,000 marchers, 150 bands and 125 floats while unions showcase Philadelphia fashion and jobless relief drives unfold.
In a special election for a Richland Fairfield Chester district a runoff pits J DeQuincy Newman against Christopher King after two Black candidates led the Democratic primary. John Camp faces Newman or King in October for the seat vacated by Alex Sanders Jr. with turnout as a key unknown.
Dr Michael DeBakey, renowned heart surgeon and Baylor College of Medicine leader, marks his 75th birthday while planning a new multi organ transplant center at Baylor and Methodist Hospital. About 40 to 50 physicians are slated to join the project next year as DeBakey continues prolific medical work.
CBS miniseries Chiefs filmed in Chester and Columbia will air November 13 15 and 16 producer John Quill says Charlton Heston and Billy Dee Williams star in the drama about a Georgia sheriff family. Quill will return to South Carolina to produce another film next year.
Aiken Standard offices at 124 Rutland Drive open 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday. For subscriptions and classified advertising call 648 2311 and for general news ideas call 648 2311 or 649 1555.
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