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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1990
Page
2
On this day in 1982 a Pan Am Boeing 727 crashed in Kenner Louisiana killing all 146 aboard and eight people on the ground. The disaster remains one of the worst air tragedies in U S history.
In suburbs of Monrovia rebels rejected President Doe's cease fire. Paynesville battled for days with bodies seen in the streets. rebel spokesman Woewiyu insisted on leadership by Charles Taylor before any transition.
NAACP leaders in Los Angeles urged swift congressional action on a major civil rights bill. Executive director Benjamin L Hooks called for restoring rights curtailed by a conservative Supreme Court majority during the five day meeting, aiming to reverse last year’s rulings on women’s employment protections.
Mitch Snyder, longtime homeless advocate and founder of the Community for Creative Non Violence, hanged himself in his shelter room after years of hunger strikes. Police found a note about strain in his 15 year relationship with Carol Fennelly, his companion.
Louisiana lawmakers pass a measure banning most abortions with up to 10 years hard labor for doctors. Exemptions for life endangerment and rape or incest kept. Roemer veto override failed. Saunders championed the change amid demonstrations at the capitol.
At a Goode Co Bar-B-Q barn in Houston loyalists debated barbecue supremacy during a summit for dignitaries. Otto’s and Luther’s were debated as George Bush supporters noted Otto’s misfired catering, while Goode Co claimed the blue ribbon with a grand spread for 5000 guests including 1250 gallons of sauce and 500 pounds of onions.
Leaders of the seven wealthiest nations gathered at Rice University for a summit that could reshape global economics. President Bush hosted a weekend welcome, with talks planned with Helmut Kohl and Francois Mitterrand to discuss a proposed $15 billion Western aid package for the Soviet Union and possible trade credits and technical assistance. The group also debated farm subsidies, global warming measures, and East European reforms before proceedings began.
In Kansas City the National Education Association closed its convention with a pledge of cooperation from the federal government. Secretary Cavazos voiced warm greetings, signaling possible easing of friction with the 2 million member union. President Geiger outlined a 2.2 billion plan to aid early childhood and preschool programs, plus calls for more federal funding from defense savings. Delegates voted down abortion-related challenges, and discussions remained cordial.
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