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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1989
Page
2
Researchers report fetal cells found in pregnant women's bloodstreams may allow genetic testing from a blood sample instead of amniocentesis, potentially avoiding its risk. However chromosome-based diagnoses like Down syndrome would still require fetal tissue.
Democrats and Republicans edge toward a Senate clash after a House Senate conference committee rejected Bush’s plan to exclude 50 billion in rescue spending from the deficit. The accord goes to full chambers next week, but Bush aides oppose it and senators warn of possible Republican obstruction. The drive began six months ago with Bush seeking emergency action to rescue failing thrift institutions.
Exxon and Coast Guard faced questions on whether cleanup of the Exxon Valdez spill will resume next spring as an internal memo suggests no firm commitment. The hearing before the House Interior subcommittee included Vice Admiral Clyde Lusk, Exxon USA president William Stevens, and an Alaska environmental official.
A 34 year old Finnish tourist on shore was swept into frigid water when a large block of glacial ice fell into a lake and caused a wave. The victim, unnamed, stood about 20 feet from the edge when the wave struck on a Wednesday, according to Dagbladet.
Striking ethnic Russians in Estonia end their walkout after officials promise a probe into complaints that Estonian language laws threaten voting rights. About 1,050 workers across 30 factories resume work as Moscow-backed moves toward economic independence for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania gain approval.
Rafsanjani moves to form a Cabinet of economists and technocrats as Iran braces for post Khomeini rule. Official counts signal overwhelming support with polls predicting up to 86 percent, while a rival token candidate and a constitutional referendum add to the transition efforts amid inflation concerns.
Korean Air officials said the Pilot was not at fault in the DC-10 crash near Tripoli fogbound airport that killed at least 75 people. Libyan authorities defended air traffic controllers while liability discussions continued in Seoul and estimates of casualties varied.
The U S diplomat Bloch told the FBI he worked with the Soviets for many years and was paid a lot of money. Officials disclosed he received state department merit raises totaling over 13 000 while serving as the No 2 officer in Vienna. A KGB recruitment theory and surveillance sting are noted. Moscow denies any link.
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