25 Sep 1987
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1987
Page
1
Washington AP reports the Wednesday deadline for filing federal tax withholding forms. IRS estimates about 18 million workers have not filed under the tax overhaul. Filing avoids mismatched withholding but does not imply jail risk.
Pleasanton district trustees urged residents to donate state tax rebate checks to fund books and programs cut by tight budgets. Rebate amounts vary by taxpayer, with individuals expected to receive 32 to 118 dollars and couples 64 to 236 dollars.
A fair weekend is forecast with sunny skies tomorrow and Sunday. Temperatures will reach the mid to low 80s for highs and the mid 50s for nightly lows. Page 11B provides full details.
Obituaries list Sarah H. Ashmore of Lincolnton Georgia Edward C. Bentley of Monongahela Pennsylvania Dorothy O. Doscher of North Augusta Maggie N. Outlaw of Camden Ella V. Plummer of Salley Patricia Lee of Sheldon Illinois noted as deceased with brief hometowns reported in the notice.
Hurricane Emily plowed into Bermuda with winds 70 to 80 mph and gusts to 93 mph. The eye passed Kindley Field at 7:45 a.m. EDT as forecasters called it a hybrid system gaining speed. No immediate damage reported, but the storm threatens northeastern Atlantic approaches before weakening offshore.
NASA administrator James Fletcher told the San Francisco Chronicle that the Soviets would likely beat the United States to Mars with cosmonauts possibly landing there by century’s end. He urged examining a cooperative Mars flight and cited a lunar base and space station as essential stepping stones to future leadership in space.
Baghdad said warplanes hit a large maritime target in the Persian Gulf at 5 am after pounding Iranian targets with 96 missions. Reports note mining incidents and attacks on vessels near Farsi Island as Iran and Iraq trade accusations and Western analysts warn of a wider war.
The Reagan administration will distribute up to 45 million copies of an AIDS awareness booklet through private and public channels instead of a national mailer. Initial distribution begins Sept. 30 via state and local health departments and large employers during AIDS Awareness Month.
New York Times reports thousands of Chinese peasants may arrive as temporary farm workers under an H-2A program to ease alleged shortages. K K Soo of the Chinese Agricultural Manpower Center touts benefits for China and American growers, while U S officials question viability and shortages.
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