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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1990
Page
2
James Earl Ray suspected assassin has been recaptured in London after escaping custody. Authorities pursue extradition to the United States as the manhunt continues with police and international cooperation.
A federal judge rejected a coalition led by New York City and including New York state and Los Angeles, affirming Commerce Department guidelines for deciding on a 1990 census adjustment. Judge McLaughlin found no bias though he warned against potential abuse and backdoor attempts to skew the count. The census affects federal aid and political representation. the secretary of commerce will decide on any adjustment.
In Manitowoc County Wisconsin a retired police dog named Duke returned to service to help locate a missing blind and deaf girl. Angela Belle wandered from her yard Wednesday evening as deputies and volunteers searched woods. After 40 minutes Duke found the girl face down in a hay field about 600 feet from the house, licking her face as witnesses praised the dog's work.
Michael Jackson left St Johns Hospital in Santa Monica after chest pains traced to bruised ribs costochondritis. The 31 year old entertainer checked in Sunday and was sent home Thursday night after medical statements. He may return for additional treatment.
A 1944 hand signed Patton letter describing how he ordered troops to attack after retreat sold for 17600 at Herman Darvick Autograph Auctions. The buyer was a private New Jersey collector. the note went to Gen Charles Summerall.
Aiken Standard lists subscription rates for home delivery and advance payments. Includes office hours, mailing address, phone numbers for classifieds and news tips, and directions for address changes and customer service. Some OCR errors present but core facts show rates for 3, 6, and 12 months and contact numbers.
Cape Canaveral launches Titan 4 with a secret military payload. The unmanned rocket stands 20 stories tall and can lift heavy cargo to low Earth orbit. Officials note the mission aims to secure critical national security space capabilities.
First Lady Barbara Bush marked her 65th birthday by reading to children on ABC's Good Morning America, praising literacy and bonding through reading. She planned future readings for second graders at a nearby library while downplaying the milestone. President Bush called to wish her well as he campaigned in Chicago.
In Johannesburg critics on both sides blame President F W de Klerk for a half measure as he lifts the four year old emergency. Mandela calls it a victory but urges Western sanctions, while Natal remains under emergency rule amid ongoing violence. Sisulu says the move fails to clear the atmosphere for talks.
Washington reports a bipartisan pact to save tens of thousands of military jobs by shifting about 1.5 billion from major weapons programs to payroll accounts. The move aims to prevent mass layoffs by October and fills a health plan shortfall for dependents. Reductions target MX, Midgetman, Trident, and Seawolf programs amid a standoff between Defense leaders and lawmakers.
Prague Czechoslovakia voters began the first free elections in 44 years with 11.2 million eligible to vote at 2 p.m. The ballot aims to form a federal parliament and local Czech and Slovak bodies, selecting a new president likely Vaclav Havel and revising the constitution.
New York report shows wives and children of asbestos workers dying of cancer at many times the general rate due to dust on workers clothes. Lou Joubert of the American Cancer Society warned the finding concerns researchers as conference details hazards of asbestos in schools and public buildings. Other studies note serious lung damage in construction workers not directly handling asbestos.
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