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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1986
Page
2
Lyndon LaRouche pays 256000 dollars to settle a disputed NBC judgment in Alexandria Virginia. Federal judge had ordered disclosure of finances as part of the network's attempt to uncover his assets. The source notes the payer’s identity remains undisclosed.
Washington reports minor leaks in the B 1 bomber prompting groundings as fixes proceed. Brig Gen James W Evatt downplayed the issue while noting training missions paused. Defense Secretary Weinberger urged a quick fix as the long range bomber nears deployment.
The Senate Appropriations HUD and independent agencies subcommittee approved a 53 billion bill for HUD and 17 other agencies. It cuts federally assisted housing to 7.5 billion from 9.5 billion and earmarks only 2,000 new public housing units on Indian reservations. Most funds pay rent subsidies and maintain or finish existing projects.
An Amtrak Lake Shore Limited struck a tractor-trailer carrying about 43,000 pounds of steel at a crossing near Erie. No injuries were reported as the collision left the truck in flames and damaged the locomotive, which could not continue.
The CDC immunization panel recommends giving measles mumps rubella and diphtheria tetanus pertussis and polio shots in the same visit when children reach 15 months, replacing the previous staggered schedule. DTP and polio doses starting at two months remain unchanged. The change aims to raise on time vaccination rates by simplifying the schedule for families.
NASA awarded the Distinguished Service Medal to Dick Laeser, Voyager 2 project manager since 1981, for guiding the Uranus encounter. The ceremony recognized the inner team behind Voyager 2 which revealed 10 new moons, at least two new rings, and mapped Uranus magnetic field and rotation.
John William Rook, 27, was executed by lethal injection at Central Prison Raleigh for the 1980 murder of nurse Ann Marie Roche. He wore western boots and a Harley Davidson tee at death, spoke final words about freedom, and died at 2 11 a.m. The 16th U.S. execution this year. Prosecutor Randolph Riley watched the scene. Rook confessed three times. he left Roche bleeding in a Dorothea Dix Hospital field after raping and assaulting her May 12, 1980. His body to be handled by Gray Funeral Home.
The Transportation Department approved Texas Air Corp.’s 767 million purchase of Eastern Airlines, adding to a wave of deals that could leave a handful of mega carriers controlling most U.S. air travel. Delta seeks Western Airlines approval while concerns grow over higher fares and reduced service.
The Council of Europe parliament urged 21 member states to act against terrorism with diplomatic and economic sanctions for supporters. An ad hoc ministerial group should coordinate strategy, while ministers meet in Strasbourg November 4 and 5 to discuss measures. The body named Libya Syria and Iran as alleged instigators but avoided specific reprisals.
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The Pastor Rev Alf Mills Jr and the Friendship Baptist Church of Aiken express heartfelt appreciation for Estella Jones Knight for decades of outstanding unselfish service. She led the Pastor's Aid Club, chaired the usher board, served as mother of the church and held numerous offices in Orion Chapter No 135 OBS and related societies. Her daughters Beatrice Carroll and Eleanor Seare honor her steadfast, virtuous work.
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