02 Jul 1991
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1991
Page
1
A 35 year old man accused of lifting women's skirts at a Salt Lake City square dance was beaten unconscious by two male dancers and dumped in bushes outside the Salt Palace convention complex. He is in serious condition with a skull fracture and no arrests have been reported.
PRANUSTON NJ A bill barring employers from firing or denying work to smokers off the job will become law without Gov Florio's signature. First time fines can reach up to 2000 dollars. Backed by tobacco interests and opposed by anti smoking advocates.
Betty Hendrix Akon Daisy Hoover Edgatda James B Williamson are listed among deaths with a note to see Page 3B for details. The brief notice identifies four individuals and directs readers to the continuation for obituaries.
Fierce clashes shattered a truce in Slovenia as federal warplanes hit rebel capital Ljubljana and tanks sought to free surrounded units. Croatian TV reported Zagreb airport closed due to fighting nearby while the Krsko nuclear plant was shut down. Slovenian forces reportedly retook border areas and demanded surrendered troops leave weapons behind.
WASHINGTON Wary Senate Democrats vow to scrutinize Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas for views on abortion affirmative action and civil rights. President Bush calls for cautious support while Republicans predict easy confirmation. Democrats on the Judiciary Committee promise thorough review ahead of August hearings.
Michael Landon, famed as Little Joe on Bonanza and an angel on Highway to Heaven, died at his Malibu ranch at age 54 after a liver and pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Publicist Harry Flynn confirmed his death with wife Cindy by his side. NBC executive Brandon Tartikoff praised his courage and long NBC tenure.
Rep J Roland Smith of Langley is hospitalized at University Hospital for tests and heart treatment. He says his House duties will be scaled back to a week by week and month by month basis as doctors report no heart damage but advise modifications. His family urges resignation but he has 18 months left in his term. He was taken to the hospital after chest pressure and arm numbness while at work. He cites recent ethics charges as a problem.
A Center for Public Integrity study traces campaign contributions from 1961 to 1990 to congressional votes. Sugar interests and tobacco backers influenced outcomes while lighting the treasury with donations. Patterns emerge though motives remain hard to prove, with notable totals for sugar, auto, and insurance lobbying.
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