Former Congresswoman Jordan Receives Penick Award
AUSTIN Texas congresswoman and professor Barbara Jordan the first Black woman from the South elected to Congress in 1972 was honored Thursday with the Harvey Penick Award for excellence in the game of life. The award named for Austin golf pro Harvey Penick recognizes notable traits and contributions.
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Spy for East Germany Freed On Probation
Jeffrey Schevitz, a 55 year old American sociologist, was convicted of spying for East Germany’s Stasi and sentenced to 18 months in jail but released on three years probation. He must also pay 10500 dollars to a disability charity and cover about 7100 dollars in court costs.
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Alken Standard Subscription Rates and Address
Aiken Standard lists HOME DELIVERY rates 8.50 monthly 25.50 for 3 months 51 for 6 months 102 per year with COUNTY MAIL 10.75 monthly 92.25 for 3 months 64.50 for 6 months 129 per year and OTHER MAIL 17 monthly 51 for 3 months 102 for 6 months 204 per year. The Advance payments may be made to Alken Standard PEM Subscription The Alken Standard ISSN 0899 2557 established in 1067 published weekday afternoons and Saturday and Sunday mornings by Alken Communications Inc P O Box 456 124 Rutland Drive Alken S C 29802 Postmaster send address changes to Alken Standard P O Box 456 Alken S C 29802.
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Nigerian playwright Ken Saro-Wiwa executed in Nigeria
Nigerian authorities hanged playwright Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other anti government activists amid international outrage. Mandela and Major urged action and Commonwealth suspicions rose as Port Harcourt court verdicts upheld the murder convictions tied to a May 1994 rally.
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Mom On Vigil Gets Laid Off
Margaret Graziano a credit analyst in Coastal's New York office was laid off during a hospital vigil for her comatose 10 year old son as Coastal Corp restructures cutting 18 jobs in New York and Boston. Graziano had taken unpaid leave to remain with her child and criticized the timing of the layoff.
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Muslims Croats Reach Accord in Bosnia Peace Talks
In Dayton Ohio the first accord after ten days of negotiations formalizes a federation between Bosnia's Muslim and Croat communities. The agreement shifts most civilian functions to the federation, while the central Bosnian government retains foreign affairs. Secretary Christopher calls it a building block of peace.
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Atlantis Crew Aims to Jazz Up Long Space Stays
Cape Canaveral NASA plans entertainment for Mir and future space stations. Chris Hadfield says a guitar, flowers, and candy could ease long hours for the three astronauts already aboard Mir and future crews. NASA aims to boost communications, including Internet access, as shuttle missions extend.
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