CDC Reports On Accidental Shootings Among Children
The CDC says from 1982 to 1988 over 3,600 children under 19 died in accidental shootings most at home with about half of U.S. homes owning a firearm. The death rate for boys was 2 per 100,000 vs 0.2 for girls. Other items cover a Sears lawsuit, a two way mirror verdict, Perot's job offer claim, and a Swedish pistol recovery linked to immigrant shootings.
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Columbia Begins Mission on 13 Day Space Flight
NASA officials describe the Columbia mission as NASA's longest shuttle flight with seven astronauts aboard a 23 foot laboratory module. The crew will conduct crystal growth fluid studies sealed chamber fires and medical tests to understand extended space travel effects while in orbit over13 days.
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United Way Reforms Pushed Through By The Association
In Alexandria Virginia interim President Kenneth Damn says reforms will close the book on the past and expects more local United Way groups to resume dues payments to the national body after a closed board meeting. Most of about 1400 local United Ways had withheld support.
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Local United Way Chapter Votes to Discontinue Payments
The United Way of Aiken County voted in April to suspend payments to United Way of America amid calls for reforms by the national group. The decision follows reports of lavish spending and mismanagement linked to former president William Aramony, whose resignation occurred in February. The local board, independent of the national group, oversees seven spinoff firms including Partnership Umbrella Inc where Aramony remains a board member.
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Aiken Standard Contact and Delivery Hours
Local newspaper contact details include location at 124 Rutland Drive and mailing address P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29802. Delivery hours listed Monday through Friday by 5 p m Saturday 7 a m and Sunday 8 a m with service hotlines 5 30 to 8 p m weekdays and 8 to 11 a m weekends. Fax line 648 6052 and tips line 648 2311 AnswerLine and survey line 642 5151 also available.
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Clean Air Rules Attacked by Critics in Congress
Critics charge the EPA clean air rules loosen permits and let businesses raise pollution. Rep. Henry Waxman says the administration yielded to the Council on Competitiveness to ease costs while maintaining the 1990 act’s intent. The rules allow production changes without new permits, risking reduced oversight and possible violations.
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Names In The News Wynonna Judd Fears Failure
Wynonna Judd, 27, fears failure after a best selling solo album and misses her mother Naomi Judd who retired in January due to chronic hepatitis. She worries about performing and losing her family while pursuing her solo career.
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