Nevada executes confessed killer for murder of two men
Sean Patrick Flanagan, 28, was put to death by lethal injection in Nevada for the 1987 Las Vegas slayings of two men he believed were homosexual. One victim was dismembered. He made no appeals and died at 2:09 a.m., amid Nevada’s fourth executions.
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Sean Patrick Flanagan
Las Vegas
Nevada State Prison
Flanagan
Nevada
U.S. Supreme Court
Nevada tests mark sixth underground detonation at NTS
The Nevada Test Site conducted its sixth underground nuclear test of the year with Thursday's detonation reported a success and no radiation release. Energy Department officials said another test is planned for Saturday near the same area, to occur 20 to 150 kilotons, 1,800 feet underground on Pahute Mesa about 105 miles northwest of Las Vegas.
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Nevada Test Site
Energy Department
Jim Boyer
Boyer
Soviet Union
Pahute Mesa
Las Vegas
Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Mailing Details
The Aiken Standard, established in 1867, is published weekday afternoons and Sunday morning by Aiken Communications Inc. Payment options include 3, 6, and 12 month mail subscriptions. Address changes should be sent to PO Box 456, 124 Rutland Drive, Aiken SC 29802.
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Aiken, S.C
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Aiken
Aiken Communications Inc
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Americans To Pay More For Cleaner Water
The EPA reports new federal rules will raise water bills as 150 million people are served by systems needing improved filtration. Four years to comply, with many costs borne by households, potentially adding $30 to $50 monthly for smaller systems without current filtration.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Dave Ryan
U S Plans Stir Iceland as June Maneuvers Spark Debate
Icelanders clash over a large U S military exercise set to start June 17, delaying by three days after an 11 hour parliamentary dispute. Officials trim volunteers from 1300 to 1000 and stress Iceland’s neutrality as NATO’s defense rests on American forces.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
U.S
Baby OK Newborn Found in Gas Station Restroom Naming by Nurses
A newborn girl found abandoned in a gas station restroom is receiving care at Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia. Nurses have unofficially named her Michelle, while officials note she remains in protective custody with DSS for observation and potential foster placement. The infant, likely delivered at home, is improving, opening her eyes and feeding with formula as staff show strong affection.
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Columbia
Michelle
Cynthia Thompson
Richland Memorial Hospital
DSS
Children’s Hospital
Ms. Thompson
Senate approves emergency spending bill to aid veterans
A bipartisan deal ends veto threat and moves a 3.5 billion dollar fiscal 1989 supplemental appropriations bill toward final House action. The package removes an 821 million dollar anti drug add on, adds 75 million from delaying two programs, and reallocates funds to prevent disruptions in veterans programs and other emergencies. Senator Byrd backs the compromise by delaying part of a radio telescope project. The White House previously warned a veto if drug money flowed into the bill.
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White House
Senate
House
Richard Darman
Robert C. Byrd
D-W.va
Senate Appropriations Committee
Byrd
Exxon Valdez Heads For San Diego Shipyard
The crippled tanker Exxon Valdez edges toward a San Diego dry dock for nearly a year of repairs costing over 25 million dollars. Coast Guard monitors its 20 day 100 mile offshore tow to San Diego with 2 oceangoing tugs and a salvage ship in convoy.
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San Diego
Valdez
Alaska
Coast Guard
Pacific Ocean
Exxon Shipping Co
Frank Sarossi
Exxon
Prince Wil
Joe Tucker
Overweight Prevalence Varies by U S Region in CDC Survey
The CDC reported in 1987 that 25.7 percent of adults in Indiana and Wisconsin were overweight, the highest among 32 states and DC, while New Mexico had 15.2 percent. West region lowest at 17 percent, Midwest highest at 23.1 percent. An estimated 34 million Americans are overweight, raising diabetes and blood pressure risks. The BMI formula is weight in kg divided by height in m squared.
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Centers For Disease Control
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Wisconsin
District of Columbia
New Mexico
West Virginia
Ohio
North Dakota
Midwest
West
Hawaii
Utah
Montana
Arizona
CDC
Northeast
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