Soviet Unrest and Global Political Upheavals
A car bomb in Tbilisi killed four, including two women a man and a child, as heavy fighting raged in the Caucasus. Imelda Marcos conceded defeat in the Philippines election and backed Fidel Ramos, while Germany's far right elected Franz Schoenhuber as leader. A U N envoy Picco arrived in Syria to aid hostage talks. French farmers blockade Dax and surrounding roads over subsidies. China reports over 1 million layoffs this year as state firms cut payrolls and reforms continue.
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Donations Dry Up In Riot Area
In riot torn South Central Los Angeles hunger worsens as donations dwindle. Relief workers worry over continued aid and the ability to feed families like Laverne Cummings and her neighbor with two children. Census data show high poverty levels in the district.
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Man accused of directing Rodney King era attacks
Los Angeles police report says Damian Williams and three other Black men directed a mob to attack some motorists after the Rodney King verdict. Williams allegedly shouted to spare some and attacked others, with video footage linked to the assault on Reginald Denny.
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Clinton denounces rap talk after Los Angeles riots
President Bill Clinton condemned remarks by rapper Sister Souljah calling the statements "the kind of hatred we do not honor" after the Rodney King riots. Jesse Jackson criticized Clinton's remarks as unhelpful, while Rainbow Coalition leaders urged vigil against prejudice.
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Opening Sarajevo Airport Pinch of Relief Amid Siege
United Nations met Serbian militia leader Radovan Karadzic as a tentative agreement emerged to reopen Sarajevo airport for emergency relief flights. Heavy fighting continued with 14 killed and 125 wounded in 24 hours, while residents bought scarce foods and fled shelling. No opening date was set.
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Aiken Standard Office and Delivery Contacts
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Press antry music phenom Garth to keep his face
A suit accusing unauthorized sellers of T shirts sweatshirts and other items bearing Garth Brooks name and likeness seeks injunctive relief. Blue Rose Inc and New Generation Inc allege rights to Brooks products and will press claims in court.
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