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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1990
Page
2
Former vice presidential nominee Geraldine Ferraro says she is weighing a political comeback. The report notes Walter Mondale and Ferraro, once a 1984 Democratic ticket pair, with one ally weighing a run against Senator Al D’Amato. Ferraro stresses she is not deterred by lingering family scrutiny from past campaigns.
A memorial service drew about 250 mourners in Southern California for the Avery family of five. Authorities say the family was shot and buried under a barn by a religious cult as part of a possible sacrifice. Police arrested Daniel Kraft and Kathryn Johnson after stopping a pickup about 60 miles northeast of San Diego amid a nationwide manhunt for 13 suspects. Dennis Avery, 49, his wife Chery, 42, and their three daughters Trina 15 Rebecca 13 Karen 7 were honored by pink candles at the gathering.
CBS announces a television film about the Charles Stuart murder case with Norman Powell stating the network will produce a responsible moving portrayal. Arnold Shapiro will serve as executive producer and a Rescue 911 crew aided the night of the incident in Boston on October 23.
In Powdersville a would-be robber wearing a black ski mask arrived at the American Federal Bank branch after hours. Tellers saw him try the door before he fled in a blue pickup driven by another man. Deputies followed the alarm to locate the vehicle.
Cait completed a solo Pacific crossing from Honolulu to Oakland, becoming the first woman to fly solo across the ocean. The historic flight showcased maritime aviation progress and marked a milestone for women in aviation.
More than 100 counties across 30 states lose eligibility for a $124.9 million federal homeless aid program though Congress did not cut funds for the year. Officials cite failure to meet 1990 criteria on unemployment and labor force size as the program shrinks its reach. Tulsa County Oklahoma, once funded at $368,000, is among those dropped.
Ottis Cato a 57 year old Sumter man faces criminal conspiracy charges over bingo profits allegedly diverted from Richland County Association for Retarded Citizens. Cato, his stepdaughter Tami Goode, and Barry Goldstein are accused. Gambrell says multiple ARC units may be involved with operations in Columbia Aiken Charleston and Goose Creek. Luce says he has no knowledge of any connection.
Boston report says women get drunker than men drink for drink. The study finds men produce more of a stomach chemical that breaks down alcohol before it reaches the bloodstream, leaving them less affected. Dr Judith Gaval er of the University of Pittsburgh notes sex differences in handling alcohol and the findings impact pregnancy, empty-stomach drinking, and safe levels.
The study shows women absorb about one third more alcohol into their blood than men. Researchers say lower production of a protective enzyme in nonalcoholic women partly explains this. Heavy drinking may reduce the body’s ability to create the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase.
Washington officials express doubt that Beijing will significantly loosen control after Premier Li Peng’s announced lifting of martial law. Congress members like Rep. Broomfield and Pelosi call the move a feeble gesture while Vice President Quayle and others urge assessment after implementation. The administration notes it will continue loans but remains critical of China’s broader rights record.
At Cape Canaveral Columbia's crew cleaned a leaky dehumidifier aboard the shuttle during a 450 mile approach to Adeat. Commander Dan Brandenstein and David Low worked over two hours to seal the leak, switch to a backup unit, and dry cables and surfaces with towels and a hand vacuum to prevent water from affecting electronic systems.
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