24 Jul 1989
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1989
Page
1
Washington AP reports bat experts spar over a theory that humans and bats share primeval ancestry. Dr John Seidensticker finds it intriguing but unlikely while Smithsonian scientists scoff at the idea amid Batman mania and summer movie attendance.
NORCO Catt AP Kayla Mull raises petite potbellied pigs that skateboard squeal and sit up for supper One pig plays Swine Lake on a piano while a swimming pig performs the swine dive They are new and marginally hip said Carolyn Gray Pet Care Report They are friendly relaxed and you can housebreak them which are the big three Beverly Hills is selling them big Yes it is a trend If you have your BMW you have to have a pig now Mint pigs bred in China can be raised legally only in areas zoned for livestock
Partly cloudy conditions tonight with a 20 percent chance of mainly evening thundershowers. Lows in the low 70s. Tomorrow partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the low to mid 90s. Details on page.
Obituary notice lists individuals from Martinez, Augusta, Windsor, New Ellenton, North Augusta, Laurelton, Edgetieth, Virginia Beach, Graniteville, Claxton, and Aiken. It directs readers to see details on Page 8A for full death notices and biographical details.
Prime Minister Sousuke Uno announced his resignation after the Liberal Democrats suffered a stinging defeat that ends their 34 year hold on the upper house. Analysts expect weeks to form a coalition as the Socialists gain seats led by Takako Doi.
A national MGAP poll of 1,163 adults finds about 38 percent unlikely to back anti abortion candidates and 60 percent favor keeping abortion legal if the Supreme Court reversed its 1973 ruling. Voters split on the July 3 ruling with 48 percent opposing, 43 percent in favor, and 9 percent unsure. Sixty seven percent favor a woman’s right to abort with doctor approval.
A respondent is asked whether opposition to abortion by a candidate for state legislature would affect their vote. The prompt explores likely vote impact, asking if it would increase, decrease, or not change their support.
Former U S ambassador to Austria Ronald Lauder said on Good Morning America he sensed something dramatically wrong with Felix S Bloch, a top aide now under spy investigation. Vest and Turner backed Blochs return or questioned access to sensitive CIA details, while Bloch faced insubordination and possible embassy cable access.
President George Bush gains favorable reviews after two European trips and solid domestic growth signals. Analysts call him a late bloomer as NATO arms discussions progress and he boosts ties with Poland and Hungary. Cronin credits Democratic party disarray for his perceived resurgence. Bush vetoes a $1.20 minimum wage hike to seal a decisive win.
Energy Secretary James D. Watkins pushes to rebuild the U S weapons program while public confidence in plant safety erodes. Despite no major accidents at 17 facilities in 12 states since his March tenure, temporary plant closures and recent incidents spark health and safety questions amid a government effort to end nuclear secrecy.
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