Arafat raises Palestinian flag at Saudi embassy in Riyadh
In Riyadh on a Sunday ceremony, Yasser Arafat hoisted the Palestinian flag atop a new embassy building, pledging solidarity with the Palestinian revolution as about 500 protesters chanted. The event marked the 23rd anniversary of the first PLO attack on Israel, amid regional attendance but no American presence. The embassy gift from King Fahd framed the intifada context, with fighting deaths tallying over 345 Palestinians and 14 Israelis since December 1987.
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Soldiers Demolish Homes Of Palestinians In West Bank
In Balata refugee camp the army destroyed two homes tied to suspected firebombers and leaflet distributors amid an Israeli crackdown. A day earlier 13 Palestinians were deported to Lebanon, the largest daily deportation in about 13 months of uprising.
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Surge of Killings in El Salvador Intensifies War Toll
Witnesses report uniformed men beating Cecilio Aguilar and two friends to death with rifle butts under an avocado tree, then marching them away. Guerrillas captured Francisco Diaz while he searched for three cows. Church officials cite 181 summary killings in 1988 through November, with 1,369 civilians, soldiers, or rebels killed last year. The conflict has claimed about 65,000 lives since it began, and a church worker laments the return to worsening conditions.
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New Year Brings Broad Federal Law Changes
Federal rules expand Medicare to cover catastrophic health costs for 32 million beneficiaries. Other shifts include faster pension vesting, tax changes, a ban on private lie detector tests, 60 days notice of plant closings, and protections against housing discrimination for the disabled and families with children. EPA ozone treaty rules take effect January 1, with CFC cuts by July to 1986 levels, aiming to shield the ozone layer and curb greenhouse effects.
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Dike Break Floods Utah Valley For 1500 Evacuations
In Utah's Virgin River area a breached earthen dike released a 12 foot surge, forcing 1,500 people to evacuate and closing Interstate 15. No injuries were reported as utilities were restored and residents began returning home. 50 to 60 homes and 100 apartments flooded. Officials declared a disaster area to secure federal aid. The breach affected Quail Creek Dam infrastructure, with repair efforts projected to take months.
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PTL Founder Rebukes Judge in Fallout From Bankruptcy Case
PTL founder Jim Bakker attacked retired U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Rufus Reynolds after Reynolds described the ministry as prone to mismanagement. Reynolds urged strict scrutiny of religious groups and stronger IRS oversight while noting death threats he received during the case.
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Bomb blast at Hindu temple in Punjab kills five
In Amritsar area, a temple explosion at Chawinda Devi shrine injures over twenty as Sikh militant violence erupts. Police blame Babbar Khalsa. Across Punjab, four more killed in related clashes amid long running separatist campaign since 1982.
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Aiken Standard PBM Subscription Notice
Advance payments are requested from readers for subscription services. The notice lists multiple price points and directs payments to Aiken Standard PO Box in Aiken SC 29002, urging timely remittance for 3 moms 6 months 12 months options.
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Imperial Family Cancels New Year's Appearance
Emperor Hirohito’s grave illness leads the imperial family to cancel their traditional post New Year appearance for the first time in 21 years. Thousands visit the palace gates in hope as the emperor remains bedridden after serious hemorrhage and internal bleeding.
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Anti Satellite Laser Tests Spur Senate Wariness
The Pentagon plans to modify a laser named Mirael to test anti satellite capabilities potentially this year. Critics warn the move could escalate the arms race, as White House approval and presidential position remain unresolved.
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