Poindexter Jury Sequestered Amid Media Contact Probe
The Iran Contra jury in Washington is sequestered after two jurors reported contact from reporters. Judge Harold Greene ordered nightly hotel sequestration as jurors consider the case against former national security adviser John Poindexter.
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Testing of Abortion Pill Proposed in San Francisco
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors considers urging state lawmakers to fund testing of the RA 486 abortion pill at three city hospitals. A plan by doctors aims for global trials with about 200 women costing $80,100 to $100,000, bypassing FDA hurdles amid Bush-era objections.
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Aiken Standard Classifieds and Contact Information
Aiken Standard lists phone numbers for subscriptions and various ads, office hours, and mailing address. It notes subscription rates and delivery options, and details an incorrect series of garbled line items about publishing origins and post office changes.
Abortion Bill Heads To Full House
The Informed Consent bill clears the House Judiciary Committee with no waiting period for abortion but requires doctors to provide at least 24 hours of information on risks and options including adoption. The measure, backed by Rep. Terry Haskins, heads to the full House where passage seems unlikely this session as debates over constitutionality and privacy continue.
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Air Bill Passes Senate A Historic Clean Air Vote
Washington reports the Senate approved a sweeping clean air bill by 89 to 11 to curb emissions from autos factories and power plants. The House committee on Energy and Commerce works behind closed doors with a vote due by week’s end. President Bush called the action historic and pledged a cleaner safer America.
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Talks Center On Lithuania
Secretary of State James A. Baker III seeks a Soviet plan for a peaceful settlement in Lithuania and a date for the next superpower summit during three days of talks with Foreign Minister Eduard A. Shevardnadze. He also aims to limit nuclear tipped cruise missiles in a treaty to be signed at the summit by Bush and Gorbachev, with Angola’s war on the agenda and a push for a cease-fire and power sharing with UNITA leader Jonas Savimbi. No reply from Shevardnadze was known before the opening round.
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Thomas Withdraws Challenge To Liz Patterson
State Republicans seek a candidate to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Liz Patterson after state Senator David Thomas withdraws from the race. Filing for the 4th District opens April 16 and ends April 30, with party efforts led by Tony Denny. Thomas cited Atwater illness and fundraising concerns as reasons for leaving.
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Lawsuit over Central America wreck entangles Columbia
Norfolk adjoins a court battle over the SS Central America treasure. Columbia University joins 100 investors and 45 insurers in a fray claiming a researcher helped locate the gold valued at 450 million to 1 billion. The ship's precise site remains sealed in judge Kellam’s files.
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U.S
Richard B. Kellam
Senate weighs retiree refund issue in South Carolina
State senators grill how to handle about 175 million dollars in federal retiree tax refunds before the Supreme Court. They consider reinstating a no refund provision that could delay or shape refunds, arguing repeal could raise 450 million in potential liabilities and force tax increases or cuts. Senate debate centers on education and public obligations amid economic strain.
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Minnesota towns move to ban cigarette vending machines
White Bear Lake led Minnesota with the first ban on indoor vending machines in October and at least 20 cities have since restricted or prohibited them. Officials say the grassroots push aims for a smoke free society, with mayors noting it blocks teen access even if not eliminating underage smoking.
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Thomas Luken
Ohio
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