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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1987
Page
2
In Argentina, clerks and officers from six banks and 112 branches occupied their workplaces for a second day to pressure the government to guarantee jobs. About 2,400 workers slept at offices as they urged lawmakers and unions to support their cause amid the worsening economic crisis.
Three earthquakes centered in the Great Salt Lake Desert rattled south central Idaho and northern Utah on Thursday night. Magnitudes were 4.1 at 10 10 p m 4 8 at 10 28 p m and 4 3 at 11 17 p m. No injuries or damage were reported.
The Health Insurance Association of America reports a national rise in childbirth costs from 1982 to 1986. Normal hospital delivery averages $2,560 with a 2.7 day stay, while uncomplicated Caesarean delivery averages $4,270 with a 4.7 day stay. Regional variations show longer Northeastern stays and shorter Western stays.
Airlines raise fall fares despite down season due to strong demand and rising fuel costs. Industry analysts say deregulation boosts competition but limits the return of ultra low prices as carriers absorb smaller rivals and pursue higher margins.
Nicaraguan rebel Adolfo Calero pledged a cease-fire beginning Oct 4 after Cardinal Obando y Bravo negotiates a bilateral dialogue. The move aligns with a regional peace plan that also envisions talks with the Sandinistas and a two day prelude to El Salvador talks. The plan sets Nov 7 as its effective start and calls for cease-fires and reforms across Central America.
In Suva Sitiveni Rabuka led a second coup within five months declaring authority over Fiji and announcing a curfew. Troops seized control of newspapers and a radio station while Governor General Ganilau remained safe at Government House and Prime Minister Bavadra was reportedly arrested.
The Security Council convened to press for cease fire 598 full implementation amid U S Soviet dispute on how to end the Persian Gulf conflict. Secretary General Cuellar planned a working lunch with Britain China France the Soviet Union and the United States as Kuwait warns this may be last chance to halt the seven year war.
The Senate debates the 302 billion Pentagon bill with more than 90 amendments pending. Despite Reagan veto threats, lawmakers reject a halt to underground nuclear tests and delays to chemical weapons production. A key fight centers on SALT II limits and ABM treaty questions amid ongoing U S Soviet arms talks.
Sen Bob Dole will formally declare for the Republican presidential nomination on November 9 in Russell Kansas with follow up appearances planned in Iowa and New Hampshire. Campaign director Bill Lacy says Dole has a 37 state operation and over 7 million dollars raised. Vice President George Bush plans Oct 12 declaration. Other contenders include Pete du Pont Alexander Haig and Jack Kemp.
Contact numbers for subscriptions classifieds and news tips are listed. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive operate 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays with a weekend Sunday service window and mailing address P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802.
Emergency numbers service listing poisons control center highway patrol Salley Fire Salley Police Sheriff's Department and sheriff long distance. identifies Aiken Standard publication details and mailing address in South Carolina.
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