Chernobyl survivors face long lives amid chronic burns
Dr. Robert Gale says 13 of 500 hospitalized after the 1986 Chernobyl accident are healthy enough to live normal lifespans despite lingering issues. Of the 29 who died in hospital and a reactor-site death, two more linked to filming at Chernobyl were noted.
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University of California
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Israel Cancer Research Fund
Wires cross blamed for failed missile test at Redstone Arsenal
A Defense Department investigating board found human error caused the May 30 test when two Army FOGM missiles were cross connected, causing each to receive the other's launch instructions. One missile was destroyed and the other damaged at Redstone Arsenal Alabama.
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Mismanagement Costs Pentagon Hundreds of Millions Yearly
Representative Pete Wilson reports that chronic inventory mismanagement drains the Pentagon of hundreds of millions annually. A Senate Armed Services task force found serious deficiencies at retail and wholesale levels, complicating precise estimates.
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Pentagon
Pete Wilson
Calif
Wilson
Senate Armed Services
Vietnam names new prime minister and president
Pham Hung, a senior Communist Party official, was named prime minister to succeed Pham Van Dong. Vo Chi Cong was appointed president, a largely ceremonial post, succeeding Truong Chinh. Both men are in their 70s as the National Assembly met in Hanoi.
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Widow Of Terrorist Victim Elected On Communist Ticket
The American widow of Italian economist Ezio Tarantelli, murdered by the Red Brigades, won a seat on the Communist ticket in Italy's June elections. Carole Beebe Tarantelli, born in New Jersey, vowed to push humane prisons and programs aiding inmates after release. She praised her son Luca's pride and discussed meetings with former terrorists who renounced violence.
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Red Brigade
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Chamber of Deputies
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Elizabeth
N.J
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Vietnam Opens Doors To American Tourists
Hanoi officials promote Vietnam as a travel destination inviting Westerners and former Vietnamese boat people abroad. A 16 package tours brochure markets scenery and war history while fast tracking visas and expanding flights. Officials say 30 000 visitors expected this year, with 15 000 in 1985 and 20 000 in 1986, earning 15 million dollars last year.
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Hospital Refuses to Sell John Merrick Skeleton to Jackson
London Hospital Medical College rejects Michael Jackson bid for the Elephant Man skeleton. Secretary David Edwards says ethical grounds prevent sale despite research fund appeal. Press Association notes Jackson aims to build a private museum with horror artifacts.
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London Hospital Medical College
John Merrick
Michael Jackson
David Edwards
Jackson
Edwards
Press Association
Singer
Los Angeles
Aiken Standard Classified and Subscription Contacts
Aiken Standard provides phone lines for subscriptions 649 5316 and advertising 649 1555 plus news ideas 648 2311. Office at 124 Rutland Drive is open 8 30 to 5 30 Monday to Friday and mailing address P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 for subscriptions and payments.
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Emergency Numbers from the Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard provides emergency numbers as a community service. It notes it is published by Aiken Communications Inc since 1867 with postal details and address change information.
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