Pearl Harbor hero Miller awarded Navy Cross at ceremony
Survivors recount Doris Miller becoming the first Black sailor awarded the Navy Cross for acts during the Pearl Harbor attack. He ignored danger to save his commander and fired on attacking planes, earning recognition at the USS Arizona Memorial on the attack anniversary.
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Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Doris “Dorie
Miller
West Virginia
Adm
Archie Clemins
Pacific Fleet
Uss Arizona
United States
Billions spent on harmful government subsidies study says
Worldwatch Institute reports subsidies cost governments and consumers over 500 billion dollars annually and harm the environment. It calls for selective use prioritizing the poor, noting subsidies often back polluting activities and raise taxes by at least seven percent.
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Washington
Worldwatch Institute
Simpson testimony key to defense
In Santa Monica, plaintiffs’ lawyers argue the civil case benefits from the defendant’s own testimony, contrasting with the criminal trial of OJ Simpson. They credit credibility issues, trial rulings, and restricted cross examination for shaping a more incriminating narrative despite similar facts.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Dr. Simpson
Simpson
Marcia Clark
Chris Darden
Superior Court
Hiroshi Fujisaki
Mark Fuhrman
Nicole
Nicole Simpson
Nickie
Unions threaten strike as Milosevic protests grow
In Selgrade Yugoslavia unions plan possible next week strikes to back opposition victories from Nov 17 local elections. Milosevic wins court actions in several disputed districts as 150000 protesters rally, while independent and government unions show mixed support amid ongoing protests and legal challenges.
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Selgrade
Yugoslavia
Slobodan Milosevic
Milosevic
Supreme Court
Milica Nedeljkovic
Belgrade
Electoral Commission
Unlawful salvage fuels growth of dangerous aircraft parts market
After a December crash in Colombia, salvagers stripped a Boeing 757 of engine thrust, reversers and avionics, then shipped parts to Miami. Authorities warn unapproved and counterfeit components flood global fleets, risking lives in a $45 billion parts market with few records of fatalities.
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American Airlines
U.S
Miami
Peter Friedman
Oakland
Calif
Federal Aviation Administration
Aiken Standard Local Office Hours and Subscription Rates
Aiken Standard details office hours and switchboard numbers, staff contacts, and subscription prices for home and county mail. Includes mailing address and postmaster notes.
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Aiken
Scott
Hunter
Scescape
Rutland Drive
8.C
County Mail
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