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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1990
Page
2
Rescue crews said 69 bodies have been pulled from the Dobrnja Jug mine after an explosion near Belgrade. Officials believe all remaining miners are dead as debris blocks the shaft and hampers access to trapped workers. The blast may have been caused by coal dust or methane gas buildup.
The Lundberg Survey reports gasoline prices rose 5.2 cents to 1.516 dollars a gallon across all grades in the past two weeks as motorists feel effects from the Persian Gulf crisis. The prior three-week survey showed a 10.23 cent rise. One cent of the increase stems from new gasoline taxes.
A 72 year old Loomis California man Bertram Harper was bailed out of jail by Carl Wardlaw 25 000 posted on Sunday Harper is charged with murder and conspiracy in the August 19 death of his 69 year old wife Virginia Lee in a Romulus hotel room Virginia Lee is said to have cancer she killed herself by taking pills and a plastic bag over her head while her husband and stepdaughter watched Wardlaw bondsman for 10 years said this was the first time he used his own money to bail out someone.
Rebels killed Arturo Pacheco long time Aprista supporter and his eight year old son while driving near Lima. Seven armed attackers stopped the car and fired then placed a dynamite charge on Pacheco’s chest. His wife children and an employee survived.
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A wind swept brush fire near Midway Utah grew from 120 acres to 2500 acres and destroyed at least 39 homes while threatening 300. About 200 firefighters fought overnight with plans to add 160 more as dozens were evacuated. Smoke drifted over Salt Lake City as residents recounted losses.
Anti government demonstrations in Sofia sparked a blaze at the Socialist Party headquarters with hundreds of police guarding the gutted eight story building. Firefighters reported injuries from debris as looters targeted electronics and furniture. President Zhelev urged calm and warned of the danger of a military dictatorship as roads to the capital were sealed and arrests surpassed fifty.
Environmentalists warn that the Middle East crisis may accelerate a push to ease offshore drilling and weaken clean air rules. Senators like Frank Murkowski push measures to open federal lands, risking gains from years of environmental protections as Congress nears a major energy policy fight. Leaders from Audubon and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy express concern that oil price shocks could stall clean air legislation.
The text argues President Bush's golfing and leisure image during the Gulf crisis risks undermining public trust. Democrats say photos in a fishing or golf setting may hurt credibility, risking political fallout for a president seen as vacationing amid tensions and hostages. Supporters defend his approach as a balanced use of time while addressing the crisis.
The AP outlines economic reports for Tuesday through Thursday including balance of payments for Q2, July leading indicator index, July new home sales, and July factory orders. Primary elections in Alaska and Oklahoma are slated for Tuesday.
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