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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1989
Page
2
Suh Kyung-won, 52, handed to prosecutors on espionage charges for allegedly taking 120000 over three years to work for North Korea. An aide Pang Yang-hyun is named as middleman. If convicted, the case carries the possibility of the death penalty.
Vatican City and Poland resumed full diplomatic relations, placing Poland as the first Warsaw Pact nation to secure ambassadorial ties with the Holy See. Negotiations had been ongoing, with Polish-born Pope John Paul I signaling a near agreement and indicating plans to send an envoy. The pact takes effect immediately.
In Charlotte North Carolina David and James Taggart face a federal tax evasion trial accused of diverting more than 1 million dollars from PTL funds to finance a lavish lifestyle. Prosecution testimony has dominated the trial while defense counsel Ben Cotten prepared to present his case with potential surprises anticipated.
National teaching credentials will be offered in 29 fields to qualifying educators to raise classroom professionalism. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, led by James A. Kelly and chaired by James Hunt, will begin awarding in 1983 to teachers with a BA and at least three years of experience.
Scientists aboard the Exxon Valdez collect samples of a blue goo leaking from damaged tanks. The team arrived off San Diego after the ship reached calmer seas to sample eight torn cargo tanks and several ballast tanks. Testing will take about a week, Coast Guard Lt. Larry Solberg said.
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Washington the president of the American Cancer Society urged a guerrilla war to extend cancer therapies to the poor and minorities with the highest death rates. He cited hearings with the National Cancer Institute and CDC showing poverty lowers survival and access to early diagnosis. The society plans 2.8 million dollars for nationwide demonstration programs in Harlem Miami and Oakland to educate and serve the poor.
Oslo reports smoke from Alfa class submarine off Norway sparking protest and doubt. Norway says possible fire warned by defenses. Soviet denial says diesel exhaust mistaken and submarine on training mission. Officials cite short circuit on one battery as cause. no accidents reported.
Thousands of union coal miners backed by UMW President Richard Trumka returned to work after meetings approving his call for ending unauthorized pickets. Wildcat strikes continued in parts of southern West Virginia and western Kentucky, with up to 46 000 miners involved in the broader walkout supporting Pittston Coal Group protesters over contract terms including medical benefits and overtime rules. Health access and Medicaid eligibility concerns were noted as part of the broader context of poverty and hospital care for uninsured workers.
The House plans the fiscal 1990 HUD budget while pressing a probe into alleged corruption at the agency. Carla Hills, former HUD chief and now U S trade representative, testifies as investigators cite her role in easing DRG Funding restrictions in 1965. Senate moves State Department bill abroad as House delays spending measures.
The Office of Technology Assessment reports two year study finding many cities will miss federal ozone limits. By 2000 about 30 to 45 cities may be out of compliance, with full compliance not expected in Los Angeles Houston or New York for 20 years or more. About 100 cities with half the population already fail to meet standards.
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