Aftershocks Hit Philippines After 7.7 Quake
Strong aftershocks rocked Baguio and surrounding areas as the death toll rose past 1,000. President Aquino urged Congress to approve a 500 million relief package to rebuild infrastructure ruined by last week’s quake. Deputy Andaya proposed suspending debt payments for two years to aid rebuilding.
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Fidel Ramos
National Disaster Coordinating Council
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Navy to scan ocean for cargo door from crash
The Navy will conduct a weeklong sonar and video probe 100 miles southwest of Honolulu to locate a cargo door shed by United Airlines Flight 811 on February 24, 1989. The door led to decompression, nine passengers swept away, and the jet returned to Honolulu with five serious injuries aboard.
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Navy
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New Zealand
Rushdie joins critics in opposing film ban in Britain
Salman Rushdie backs Muslim critics against the ban on International Guerrillas which depicts him as a murderer. A Muslim leader in Bradford says the ban shows discrimination against Muslims and plans to urge lifting the ban and allow public viewings.
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Salman Rushdie
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Argentine author Manuel Puig dies in Mexico at 57
Renowned Argentine novelist Manuel Puig died of a heart attack in a Mexican hospital at age 57. He had complications from gall bladder surgery and had been a leading figure among younger Latin American writers known for cinematic storytelling.
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New York Times
Aiken Standard Offices and Subscription Details
Aiken Standard offices at 124 Rutland Drive open 8 30 am to 5 30 pm Monday Friday. Address: P O Box 456 Aiken SC 9802. Subscription rates 3 months 327 dollars 6 months 54 dollars 12 months 108 dollars. all advance payments to Aiken Standard. Established 1867, published weekly Saturday and Sunday mornings by Aaw Communications Inc.
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South Korea Opposition Lawmakers Resign in Protest
Opposition lawmakers in Seoul resign en masse demanding early elections and accusing President Roh Tae Woo of exploiting inter-Korean issues. North Korea rejects Roh's border opening proposal, demanding repeal of anti Communist laws and freeing dissidents as preconditions. Cabinet ministers say Seoul will negotiate Norths terms and seek talks on Friday.
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Roh
Koreas
North Korea
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Tokyo
Ween
Legacy Of Quake Still Felt
Santa Cruz, California endures a split tourism scene as the Oct 17 earthquake devastates the Pacific Garden Mall, killing three and prompting a $112 million damage tally. Officials warn reconstruction may take up to a decade as quake-proofing rules slow rebuilding while beaches draw visitors.
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Monterey Bay
Cuomo Challenger Under Fire
ALBANY New York Republicans lash at Pierre Rinfret as a brash governor hopeful amid questions over his party switch and a sharpened platform battle over abortion policy at the GOP convention. Rinfret faces criticism for calls including selling the NYC subway and remarks about a reporter, while labeled ineffective and unfit by critics.
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New York City
East German unity delay averts collapse of coalition
East Berlin parliamentary leaders and major parties agreed to postpone a precise date for German unification. The Social Democrats and Liberal alliance pressured for a unified vote before Dec. 2 elections, while CDU concerns over a one day West German rule lingered. Lawmakers also adopted identical 5 percent party representation threshold for both Germanys.
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Lothar de Maziere
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East Germany
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de Maiziere
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Peres Triumphs Over Rabin In Labor Party Battle
Tel Aviv Labor Party central committee backed Shimon Peres by 54 percent, postponing the chairman election to next year. Yitzhak Rabin’s bid for an immediate vote failed as Peres urged party unity for the Likud rivalry and upcoming political battles. Rabin accepted the decision.
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