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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1986
Page
17
Sirhan Sirhan, jailed for nearly 18 years for the RFK assassination, gets a second parole hearing in Soledad, amid claims of prior unfairness and a quick 3 minute deliberation. His lawyer insists psychiatric reports show suitability and that he has been a model prisoner.
Gold Beach organizers vow to refloat the 98 foot Mary D Hume a historic steam powered vessel sunk near shore after a failed cradle lift. Researchers plan a low tide salvage with pumps donations and volunteers aiming to raise up to 250000 for a museum berth or transfer to California heritage group.
In Athens George P. Shultz met with Foreign Minister Carolos Papoulias to discuss the future of U.S. bases in Greece and possible renewal of the base agreement. The visit sparked violent anti-American protests with injuries, arrests, campus clashes, and attacks on vehicles and the Truman statue, while Shultz urged stronger anti terrorism efforts.
National Center for Health Statistics data indicate 1985 saw 10.2 marriages per 1 000 and 5.0 divorces per 1 000, with marriages down from 1984 and divorces up about 2 percent. The year also produced 3 749 000 births, the largest total since 1965, amid an aging population and a influenza outbreak that kept death rates steady at 8.7 per 1 000.
Norman F. Bender, 51, a used car salesman, killed himself after a 12 hour standoff with police. He was a suspect in the March acid attack on St. Louis County prosecutor John P. Lord II. Shackley, charged in the attack, allegedly was paid by Bender to throw the acid. Bender faced federal odometer rollback charges and was to begin a one year sentence.
In Camden South Carolina a barn at Festoon Farms burned to ashes killing 27 thoroughbred racehorses worth millions. An assistant trainer who lived in the barn escaped and saved 43 horses. Crews dug a mass grave about 200 yards from the charred site as the burned ruin and remains were cleared.
Tampa deputies broke up a two hour disturbance as hundreds of students protested the two day suspension of principal's son after a school gym fight. One juvenile was arrested and released to his mother. Students cited favoritism and planned a peaceful sit in prior to the incident.
Bronx Democratic leader Stanley Friedman faces criminal charges linked to the Parking Violations Bureau and a computer firm as federal indictments expand the probe. The case centers on forged documents, bureau contracts, and bribes tied to Citisource Inc. and other officials including Donald Manes.
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