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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1985
Page
2
South Africa reports pulling about 500 soldiers from Angola after a weeklong assault that disrupted SWAPO rebel command and supply lines, killing 15 guerrillas and capturing 49 members. Maj. Gen. George Meiring said the operation caused large-scale disruption of the rebels’ command structure in Marxist Angola.
Congress works on a national agriculture policy this week with likely House votes on milk and sugar price supports. Representative Ron Marlene calls it the most important farm bill in history amid a crisis in American agriculture, while Agriculture Secretary John R. Black says the pending legislation needs major surgery before Reagan can approve it.
A House subcommittee led by Rep. John Dingell examines two major defense contractors over a 1982 Air Force repair tools contract tied to a jet radar system. A GAO study reaching similar conclusions was to be presented, with Air Force, General Dynamics, and Westinghouse summoned to respond.
A state funded cleanup program begins at a toxic waste dump in Williamsburg County. Two 150 foot trenches leaked burned pesticides into groundwater. Officials hope the $202000 effort marks the start of cleaning dozens of hazardous dumps statewide.
Warner Bros crews start Charleston location filming for North and South II. The sequel to the antebellum miniseries is based on John Jakes novel Love and War. Jakes, who lives on Hilton Head Island, wrote the original North and South. The two miniseries carry a $90 million budget with about $4 million tied to South Carolina.
In the Nuevo Leon housing complex ruins, rescuers freed a woman after more than three days entombed in concrete. Onlookers cheered Viva as the crowd witnessed a rare alive recovery amid thousands still trapped across the city. Rescue dogs and cranes resumed work as the silent, tense scene continued.
Nancy Reagan travels from Washington to Mexico City for a three hour visit to a hospital and relief center aiding twin earthquake victims. She says neighbors offer a loving hand and the trip will not hinder rescue efforts. White House confirms aid commitments and notes President will report back on findings.
President Mubarak arrives in Washington and is set to urge U S PLO dialogue with Reagan administration officials. The talks precede possible meetings with Shultz Weinberger Yeutter and McPherson as the United States insists on PLO recognition of Israel's right to exist before any peace role.
Premier Laurent Fabius acknowledged that French agents blew up the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior in Auckland harbor on July 10. He said the operatives acted on orders and should be exonerated, while New Zealand Prime Minister David Lange urged trial for the secret agents. Three others remain at large with warrants. The bombing triggered a leadership shakeup in France’s intelligence services.
New York officials prepare the United Nations 40th anniversary with a vast security buildup. Officials expect at least 90 heads of government and more than 100 foreign ministers over three months, culminating on Oct 24 as George Shultz and presidents of Brazil and Peru speak. Secret Service plans assign up to 1,500 agents to New York over five weeks.
The Aiken Standard lists subscription and classified advertising numbers including 649-5316 for subscriptions 649-1555 for classifieds and 648-2311 for news ideas and displays. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive open 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday with mailing address Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802.
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