Philippines votes on new constitution tests Aquino government
In Manila voters flocked to polls to approve a 20 000 word charter amid heavy turnout. Officials expected overwhelming approval with 90 percent turnout among some 25 million voters while security remained on high alert and reports cited low violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Philippines
Corazon Aquino
Election Commission
Ramon Felipe Jr
National Movement For Free Elections
Aquino
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Marcos
Honolulu
Mrs. Aquino
Iran Iraq war debate reflects naming and loyalties
A columnist rails at the Iran Iraq war framing asking which side invaded whom and which is correct in naming the conflict. The piece mocks shifting headlines and public opinion while joking about uniforms, politics, and media reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Iraq
United States
Houston Astros
Ayatollah
Gabby Hayes
John Dillinger
Waite Declines Ransom In Kidnapping Mercy Mission
Runcie said Waite left instructions against ransom or rescue attempts during the latest effort for hostages in Lebanon. Waite has traveled to Lebanon five times since 1985 to seek the captives' freedom. Runcie noted Waite wrote the declaration to avoid adding difficulties and asked the Holy Trinity churchgoers to pray for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runcie
Waite
Lebanon
Terry Waite
Church of Holy Trinity
Milton Reis
England
Aiken County Community Calendar Highlights Feb 3
Aiken County calendar lists events from libraries and clubs to councils and support groups. Activities span Aiken Central Library and Odell Weeks Center with times from morning to evening, featuring meetings for Lions Club Sertoma Toastmasters and Alzheimer’s groups along with blood drives and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County Public Library
Aiken County Rescue Squad
Aiken Lions Club
Lions Hut
S.C
Aiken Sertoma Club
Houndslake Country Club
Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame
Hopeland Gardens
Edgefield
Ridge Spring
Town Hall
Waterloo St
Mental Health Association
Aiken County Council
Richland Ave
Aiken Able Disabled
Hitchcock
Aiken Area
Bath Lodge
H. Odell Weeks Center
Smith-Hazel Recreation Center
New Ellenton
North Augusta
Quincey's
North Augusta Toastmasters
S and S
REACH
Senior Citizens Club
Aiken County Recreation Center
St Alumnae Panhellenic
Aiken County
Graniteville Exchange Club
Midland Valley Country Club
Ponce de Leon Ave
Indigent Health Care Commission
del Suggs
USC Aiken
Michele Colbert
NAACP
Senior Citizens
National clash over school dropout bill and abortion
A $50 million high school dropout prevention bill tied to pregnancy counseling faced opposition from the U S Catholic Conference and anti abortion groups. After removing references to pregnant teens and guidance, critics warn a fresh showdown may occur as supporters push for passage in Congress led by Rep Charles Hayes and Sen Arlen Specter.
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Washington
Congress
U.S. Catholic Conference
Charles Hayes
D-Ill
Arlen Specter
R-Pa
Richard Duffy
Catholic Conference
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Henry Classroom
St. John United Methodist Church
Augusta
Telfair Street
Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary
American Legion Post
Aiken Jaycees
Jaycee Hut
Aiken’s Wakin
Houndslake
Aiken Standard
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Greenwich Avenue
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Porky Bradberry
McPherson’s
Robert E. Bowen
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