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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1989
Page
13
The article traces Emperor Hirohito from birth in Tokyo on April 29 through his upbringing in isolation, crowning as emperor in 1926, and symbolic reign after renouncing divinity. It notes major events: 1921 foreign tour, 1923 earthquake, 1945 surrender, postwar recovery, global diplomacy, and his death January 7 1989 at 87.
Japanese mourners and officials mark the death of Emperor Hirohito as Crown Prince Akihito becomes Japan’s new emperor. Flags half-mast, darkened storefronts, and special broadcasts fill the country while 15,000 riot police guard Tokyo amid protests from radical groups and calls to rethink the imperial system.
Investigators obtained search warrants at 38 locations in 12 states using court-ordered wiretaps. Over 20 defense contractors and six Pentagon officials are under scrutiny, with Melvyn Paisley among consultants. No Congress members targeted. several lawmakers once eyed. Defense Sec Carlucci halted $1 billion in tainted contracts. Indictments name Teledyne Electronics and associates over a Navy contract worth about $100 million. Hazeltine Corp pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud, paying nearly $2 million in fines. Pentagon reviews charges to determine further action.
A notice advertises a Sunday magazine feature on Aiken County history in The Aiken Standard. It lists a $50 tuition for each 8 week course and provides a contact number 649-7141 for information and registration.
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