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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1986
Page
1
A local sports item notes Steeler supporters rallied to aid the Denver Broncos, contributing to a victory that boosted fan momentum and value for both teams. The report highlights crowd influence and notable fan actions at the game.
Washington AP reports USDA Agricultural Research Service scientists have replicated a cockroach chemical in the lab that controls contractions in the insects digestive tract. This could lead to a targeted insecticide affecting only cockroaches and potentially killing them by starvation.
Ramona Santorelli testified on Monday as seven women defend a topless protest in Rochester City Court. They argue laws banning women from stripping to the waist in public are discriminatory citing topless bars and magazines as inconsistent with prohibited sunbathing.
The region expects a dip in temperatures with tomorrow reaching the mid 70s and tonight dropping into the 60s. Mostly cloudy skies are forecast with a 20 percent chance of rain tonight and tomorrow. See Page 2A for details.
Obituary notices list Allan C. Bishop Aiken Mattie Burt Aiken Lillian Caston North Augusta Edward R. Goodson Aiken Raymond Isaac Salley Albert B. Johnson Ridge Spring Mabel E. Kerby Saluda Alma L. Layton Warrenville Leon Powell Augusta Balem Thompson Wagoner Olin F. Weathersbee North Augusta Details continued on Page 5A.
Islamic Jihad released a three page handwritten letter it says is from American hostage David Jacobsen accusing President Reagan of caring more about a U.S. newsman in Moscow than captives in Lebanon. The letter asks to drop non negotiation policy and cites other hostages while noting Jacobsen’s Huntington Beach California origin.
Miss Florida Molly Pesce publicly accused Miss America Kell y Cash of being unpopular and denied that Cash benefited from her Johnny Cash connection. Cash disputed the remark and said her win reflected her own performance, not any relative’s fame.
The Reagan administration places Daniloff’s release as the top item for talks with the Soviet Union, linking progress toward a summit with unconditional access to the jailed American journalist. Shultz and Shevardnadze meet Friday and Saturday to address his case and potential summit timing.
Philippines President Corazon Aquino arrives in Washington for a nine day tour seeking stronger U S government and business support to unite and rebuild her country. Aquino meets President Reagan and emphasizes diplomatic and economic aims alongside personal friendship.
The Justice Department must decide on the Aiken County Board of Education single member district plan by today. Gov. Riley signed the plan May 23. Officials say the department has 60 days from submission to decide, with another 60 days if more information is needed.
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