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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1990

Page

5

Palestinian gunman wounds tourists near Amman amen

A Palestinian gunman aboard a tour bus near Amman’s Roman amphitheater opened fire injuring nine French tourists and a Jordanian. Police captured Ahmad Badwan, 28, a Gaza-born holder of a temporary Jordanian passport. French officials reported two French victims in critical condition. others were lightly to seriously hurt.

Amman Jordan Fadel Ali Dennis Bouchard Ahnad Badwan Gaza Strip Badwan

Violence Flares as Curfews Follow Gunman Attack

A 21 year old Israeli ex soldier described as unsuitable for service killed and wounded in an attack sparking curfews. Palestinians riot across Gaza and West Bank with dozens killed and hundreds injured. Israel and Arab leaders call for calm amid escalating clashes.

Haim Klein U.N Gaza West Bank Army Gaza Strip Shmuel Goren Israel Radio Israel

Hubble First Light Shines Amid Ongoing Focusing Checkout

Space Administration engineers describe first light from the Hubble Space Telescope as a coarse focus image. They warn weeks remain in instrument focusing and months before scientific studies begin. The sequence began Sunday with a one second exposure, a 30 second exposure and data sent to Goddard Space Flight Center for assembly.

Space Administration Space Shuttle Hubble Jean Olivier Space Telescope Goddard ‘Space Flight Center

AIDS Vigils Across U S Remember Victims in Candlelight Ceremonies

Thousands joined over five cities from San Francisco to Washington to honor AIDS victims. In San Francisco about 20,000 lit candles at City Hall while names were read. Barbara Bush lit ten White House windows as MAA organized the annual observance with chants and gospel music.

San Francisco Barbara Bush White House New York Washington Salt Lake City Seattle Mobilization Against Harvey Maurer

Second Hand Smoke Cardio Risk Debate Continues

The study team includes Dr William Parmley of UCSF and notes the Surgeon General did not prove passive smoking causes heart disease in 1986. The Tobacco Institute pushes limited proof while Glantz cites 11 studies, most industry funded, showing 20 to 30 percent higher heart disease death risk and reduced heart oxygen delivery.

William Parmley Division of Cardiology University of California San Francisco American College of Cardiology Tobacco Institute Brennan Dawson Institute Glantz

Summer Squall to Race Across Fall Schedule Plans

Campbell says Dogwood’s champion Summer Squall will stay in training as a yearling and may run at Belmont Park. Five races are being considered including the Secretariat Stakes, Molson Mile, Super Derby, and Jockey Club Gold Cup. Campbell praises Howard’s work and notes Lasix approval in New York won’t alter their plans.

Campbell Howard Arlington Woodbine Louisiana Downs Belmont Park Dogwood Will Farish Lasix Aerson New York Belmont Saratoga

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