Aquino presses early Philippine presidency after talks with diplomats
Corazon Aquino told delegates from more than a dozen European nations and Japan she would assume the presidency at the earliest possible time. She rejected annulment of the Feb. 7 election won by Ferdinand Marcos, arguing that undoing the vote would erase the struggle behind the overwhelming support she received.
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Thousands Arrested as India Protests Price Hikes
About 10 000 demonstrators and most opposition MPs were arrested outside Parliament on the opening day of India's budget session. Police reported tens of thousands of activists blocked streets in a boycott led by major opposition parties. Protesters chanted slogans blaming Rajiv Gandhi and calling for relief for citizens.
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India
Rajiv Gandhi
Canadian strike expands to 12 Continental Can plants
A 13,600 strong United Steelworkers walkout crosses into Canada’s Continental Can operations with 1,850 Canadian workers joining, forming picket lines as talks enter a fourth day. The dispute centers on wage and contract terms in the can-making industry amid cross-border labor action.
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United Steelworkers
Canada
United States
Continental Can of Canada Ltd
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Army finds helmet meets safety standards amid cost dispute
The Pentagon inspector general investigated Gentex Corp over potential corner cutting on combat helmets bought for 85.20 each. The Army says safety tests pass but questions whether they received full value for money.
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Washington
Pentagon
Army
Inspector General
Gentex Corp
Carbondale
Lawmakers urge end to tobacco advertising tax breaks
A coalition led by Sen. Bill Bradley and 30 health groups calls for eliminating tax deductions for cigarette and tobacco advertising. They warn advertising funds fuel a “Black Plague” killing about 1,000 Americans daily and push Bradley’s bill to bar tobacco firms from deducting billions of advertising costs.
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Washington
Bill Bradley
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Bradley
Norton's Resignation Thins Top Ranks At Agriculture Dept
John R. Norton III resigns as acting secretary of agriculture effective immediately with White House approval pending. He served five days after John R. Black left the post after five years. No reason was given for Norton’s resignation from the $75,100 yearly position.
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Agriculture Department
John R. Norton III
Norton
White House
John R. Black
Senate ratifies genocide crimes treaty amid long delay
The Senate approved by 83 to 11 a treaty making genocide an international crime, making the United States the 97th nation to ratify. Signed by Truman on December 11, 1948, the pact faced opposition over concerns of sovereignty and potential U.S. actions abroad.
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Two Chicago Repairmen Convicted of Theft Conspiracy
Prosecutors seek to double the maximum for Willie Nearn Sr and Ron Norton after a six day trial. They were found guilty of conspiracy to commit theft and damage to property for charging a widow fifty thousand dollars to fix a leaky toilet. Willie Nearn Jr was acquitted.
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Willie Nearn Sr
Ron Norton
Fred Suria
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Willie Nearn Jr
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Satanic ritual suspected in 17-year-old's murder
In Monroe Michigan police suspect a satanic ritual in the February 2 death of a 17 year old on a Witches Sabbath. Investigators tie the case to a devil worship cult of Airport High School students in Monroe County with satanic paraphernalia found at the victim's home. Lt. Michael Davison said about 12 students are active. no adults are involved.
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Monroe County
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Boca Raton High School faces misfiring skip computer
A school computer meant to alert when students miss class rang homes of many Boca Raton High students who did not miss school. Principal Art Johnson said the device began calling everyone and administrators received calls from several worried parents before the system was shut off.
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Government Panel Considered Ending Jarvik-7 Implants
A FDA advisory panel nearly recommended halting permanent Jarvik-7 heart implants after data from Symbion Inc. and Humana Heart Institute was deemed insufficient. Rebecca Lake of Public Citizen Health Research Group notes the material reviewed was not academic in quality and urged more preliminary studies before any policy change.
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Food and Drug Administration
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Humana Heart Institute
Rebecca S. Lake
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Ralph Nader
Robert Jarvik
William DeVries
Halloween excuses at work reveal odd tardiness tales
A survey of 100 employers finds creative alibis for lateness from workers, including surprising blame games and even sightings of a flying saucer. Items range from pets stealing items to waking late after chasing Halley’s comet, reflecting a quirky look at workplace excuses.
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NEW York
Robert Hall International
Bell May Have Tipped Authorities He Was Suspect
Defense witness says Crimestoppers in Columbia received an anonymous call four days before Bell’s arrest identifying him as the suspect in Shari Faye Smith’s slaying. Police testifying he taunted the Smith family, while Bell refused to answer questions and invoked liberty or death. The state seeks the death penalty for kidnapping and murder.
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al Davis
Marchant Seeks Another Term As Adjutant General
Maj. Gen. T Eston Marchant announces his bid for re election to adjutant general of South Carolina in 1986 He notes record strength and readiness of the South Carolina Army and Air National Guard Marchant a Democrat and longtime Guardsman is a Columbia native and former attorney also serving as USC board chair.
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Aiken Standard Classifieds and Office Details
The note lists contact numbers for subscriptions classifieds news tips and display ads. It provides office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and Sunday hours 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with address 124 Rutland Drive and mailing box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802. Prices shown include small figures 1.14 4.90 14.70 29.40 08.80.
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Emergency numbers listing from the Aiken Standard
Local service info note from the Aiken Standard outlines emergency contact numbers and distribution details. It notes the newspaper is published on weekday afternoons by Aiken Communications Inc with an address in Aiken South Carolina and second class postage paid status.
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