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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1990
Page
2
Former U S secretary of state George Shultz called for renewed assistance to the Nicaraguan Contras in 1985. He warned that not aiding the rebels could lead to greater direct U S involvement in the conflict.
Iran mediated statement by Nine Persian press agency urging release of all Western captives in Lebanon. Tehran Times editorial says freeing hostages aligns with Islamic humanitarian principles, while IRNA cites the piece as showing Tehran’s influence with Shiite factions loyal to Tehran.
Washington Post poll shows beleaguered Mayor Marion Barry ahead in a crowded Democratic field with 25 percent of registered Democratic voters backing him. Jesse Jackson is listed second with 19 percent, while seven of ten city Democrats oppose a fourth term and 40 percent call for resignation after his cocaine arrest.
Researchers report clumps of galaxies arranged in a regular pattern across vast distances, challenging current cosmology. Co author David Koo calls the result mind boggling while skeptic Marc Davis doubts its significance. The study appears in Nature with teams from UC Santa Cruz Johns Hopkins and UK counterparts surveying two directions from the Milky Way.
Community newspaper notices subscribe contact numbers hours and offices. Rates listed for home delivery monthly quarterly semiannual and annual payments with address and mailing info. Miscellaneous typographical errors appear in the scanned text but the core contact details and service hours remain clear.
An inmate identified as Culley Belcher 56 died after a nightlong plea for help. Corrections commissioner Parker Evatt said a nurse on duty showed no sign of unprofessional conduct despite Belcher’s history of heart problems diabetes and asthma. Preliminary findings prompt possible jailhouse releases and a 96 bed work camp opening in March while officials review medical care in the infirmary.
President Daniel Ortega rejected both communism and capitalism in a rousing speech before about 38.8 million people in Managua. The Sandinista crowd waved red flags and chanted viewers’ names as leaders and observers gathered on Lake Managua sites. The rally ranks as the second largest in Nicaraguan history behind the 1983 Pope visit.
Exxon official testified that skipper Joseph Hazelwood took the blame for the grounding of the Exxon Valdez on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound. The spill released nearly 11 million gallons of Alaska crude, killing wildlife and fouling hundreds of miles of shoreline. Cleanup resumes May 1 after winter suspension, with prosecutors noting Hazelwood faces multiple charges including reckless endangerment and operating a vessel while intoxicated.
Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan testified on inflation, calling the year’s rise horrendous and signaling readiness to act. He warned the economy may slow to 1.75 to 2 percent this year, potentially delaying rate cuts as the Fed aims to curb inflation without triggering a recession.
The Bush administration ties a national product liability law to blocking new birth control products including RU 486. Critics cite a National Research Council report saying liability reform is needed to attract U S manufacturers while supporters cite state by state laws as stifling innovation and driving costs.
In the summer of 1975 A Chorus Line opened on Broadway and became the hottest ticket. Producer Joseph Papp announced the musical will likely close March 31 after its 6104th performance, concluding Broadway’s best run in history. Some original cast members hope it stays longer.
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