Plutonium production figures under review by DOE
The Energy Department says it cannot yet confirm exact plutonium output from Cold War facilities but believes none was stolen. Officials admit earlier figures given by Hazel O’Leary were inaccurate as recordkeeping at Hanford and other sites complicates reconstruction of inventories.
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Clinton Immunity Questioned in Civil Lawsuits
Justice Department lawyers debate broad positions on presidential immunity from civil suits as Paula Jones sues Bill Clinton for alleged harassment in 1991. Officials expect the judge in Jones v. Clinton to seek the department view, given the presidency’s unique legal status and past practice. A friend of the court brief could be filed.
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Ex Citadel Cadet Testimony In Sex Policy Challenge
Shannon Faulkner’s federal suit against The Citadel argues the all male corps violates rights. A 1991 graduate testified cadets face routine slurs about race and women, saying terms demean women and lesbians. College officials disputed the claims as inconsistent with rules as the court weighs remedies.
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FDA Panel Approves AIDS Drug With Warnings
A U.S. FDA advisory panel recommended approval of the AIDS drug Stavadine with cautions about who should take it, safety levels, and the company’s track record. The panel said the drug may offer benefits over existing treatments but could not specify eligible patients or confirm safety. Bristol-Myers Squibb claims DST boosts immunity with fewer side effects than AZT and Zidovudine, amid FDA fast-track Drug status discussions.
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Medlock bids for governor in Graniteville tour
Attorney General Medlock meets voters outside Hick sman textile mill in Graniteville recalling his school years there. He pitches a tough on crime platform, vows to lock up hard core offenders and says his plan will make the state safe for law abiding citizens. He faces three rivals in the Democratic primary and cites a poll showing growing support.
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William Heller
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Aiken County
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Aiken Standard Announces Five Part AIDS Series
Beginning Sunday May 22 the Aiken Standard will run a five part series exploring AIDS in Aiken. The read will cover statistics community response laws medical services and steps after infection. It stresses prevention education and the ongoing search for cures.
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Study Describes HIV Drugs and Resistance
Dine, ddl, or Didanosine and ddc or Zalcitabine block reverse transcriptase to stop HIV replication. They cause severe side effects and the virus can mutate to resist them. Some patients develop resistance to AZT, the most widely used drug, within about six months after starting treatment.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to be buried beside JFK at Arlington
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis will be buried beside John F. Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery after a funeral at Saint Ignatius of Loyola in Manhattan. Her body remained at her apartment with no wake planned, as the nation mourned the former first lady in private and public messages of tribute.
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