Navy drops bid to recoup ROTC tuition losses in gay cadet cases
The Navy will not pursue repayment of scholarships from two cadets expelled from ROTC for homosexuality, while reaffirming the Pentagon ban on homosexuals in military service. Bettiker, 22, MIT chemistry major, and Carney, 23, Harvard graduate, faced $38,612 and $50,687 demands respectively after revealing their sexual orientation. Forest Fires Destroy 50 Homes in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. evacuation of 200 people, one firefighter hospitalized, fire covered over 50 acres before containment.
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Congressmen Could Become Millionaires
Washington reports that Rep Stephen Solarz and Rep Dan Rostenkowski could retire with large campaign funds. About 184 House members qualify as grandfathers allowed to keep funds if they leave by January 1993.
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GOP Chairman Lee Atwater Hospitalized for Blood Clot
Washington Republican National Committee chairman Lee Atwater, recovering from brain tumor treatment, was hospitalized again for a blood clot in his left leg after initial discharge for therapy. Spokeswoman Leslie Goodman said doctors expect a two day stay to continue medication as Atwater faces further recovery.
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Aiken Standard Advertising and Subscription Contacts
The notice lists phone numbers for subscriptions and ads at 649-5316 649-1555 and 648-2311. It provides hours for delivery service 5 30 p m to 7 Monday Friday and 8 to 10 30 a m Saturday Sunday. Subscription rates are mentioned.
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Conyngham Docked After Fatal Fire Off Norfolk Port
The USS Conyngham returned to Norfolk Naval Station after a blaze tore through the No 1 boiler room and spread to the combat information center, killing one crew member and injuring 18 others. Six seriously hurt sailors were taken to hospital, while 12 were flown ashore. The fire began during boiler firing and caused temporary loss of communications aboard the 27 year old destroyer.
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Hubble Set to Photograph Ship's Keel Star Field
NASA engineers expect to swap in the Hubble Space Telescope main camera to take the first image, targeting Theta Carinae known as The Ship's Keel, a 1260 light year distant field visible from several continents. The test aimed to teach the telescope to recognize bright stars but initial results surprised managers.
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USC Spending Curbed Urgently Says House Chairman
South Carolina lawmakers demand restraint on University of South Carolina spending after reports of hotel charges up to 800 dollars nightly and art purchases. President Holderman and Trustees chair Mungo agree on May 21 to set firm guidelines for spending and purchasing by all USC staff amid audit council recommendations.
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Pilot in Critical Condition After Hilton Head Plane Crash
A single engine Piper Cherokee 100 crashed during takeoff near busy roads on Hilton Head Island. Pilot Sandra Jimuson of Hilton Head Island was hospitalized in critical condition. no ground injuries reported. The aircraft had just left Hilton Head Airport moments earlier and did not catch fire.
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Supreme Court To Rule On Tax Refunds
South Carolina faces a decision on refunds for federal and military retirees taxed between 1985 and 1988. About 65 000 retirees could receive up to 200 million dollars if the state’s high court rules refunds are required. The state contends the Circuit Court ordered refunds unconstitutional while tax law now exempts the first 3000 dollars of income.
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Mother Charged In Baby's Death
In Winnsboro a 1-year-old girl faces an adult trial on charges of murdering her newborn baby. The infant, found wrapped in plastic under a discarded pickup, had stab wounds and a fractured skull. The father, unaware of the pregnancy, alerted authorities after hearing a crying baby. The girl is reportedly the mother of a 2-year-old and gave birth at home around 1 a.m. Monday.
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