Poland's Mazowiecki Resigns as Government Falls After Election
Prime Minister Tadeusz Mazowiecki and the non communist government resign after Solidarity leader Lech Walesa gains 40 percent of the vote and advances to a December runoff with Stanislaw Tyminski. He says the cabinet will stay in caretaker status until a new government forms.
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Conservatives Vote for New British Prime Minister
Lawmakers in the Conservative Party race for Britain's next prime minister are split with John Major and Michael Heseltine close to a majority of 187 while Douglas Hurd may block outright victory. A final ballot is expected Thursday with third choices determining the winner after last week’s Thatcher downfall.
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Janet Jackson Dominates Billboard Music Awards
Janet Jackson wins eight Billboard Music Awards led by top rhythm and blues artist and top dance artist honors. Rhythm Nation 1814 secures best pop and best R&B albums while she earns multiple top artist awards. Other winners include M C Hammer Sinead OConnor and Phil Collins.
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Aiken Standard Subscription and Advertising Contacts
The notice lists phone numbers for subscription inquiries and advertising services, plus customer service. It includes operating hours and rates: Mail RA subscriptions $6.50 for 3 months, $19.50 for 6 months, $39.00 for 12 months, and $78.00 annual.
MCA Sale to Matsushita Sparks Fears of Lost American Control
Matsushita Electric agreed to pay 6.6 billion dollars for MCA Inc in a landmark deal. Analysts say MCA will keep creative control at home, with management intact, as the purchase makes another major Hollywood studio foreign owned. Critics warn of diminishing American influence on entertainment and culture.
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Bush and Mexican Leaders Promote Free Trade Entente
President Bush and Mexican officials push for a fast tracked free trade agreement amid mutual optimism for closer ties. They recount talks with President Salinas de Gortari and business leaders while addressing concerns on protectionism and customs barriers. If Congress agrees to start negotiations next year, a pact could be sealed in early 1992.
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Soviets and allies back U S on Iraq Gulf crisis
The United States wins support from the Soviet Union China Britain and France for a U N security council resolution threatening use of all necessary means to drive Iraq from Kuwait if it does not withdraw by January The move marks a rare broad coalition ahead of a Thursday council vote and follows talks and warnings from leaders including Soviet President Gorbachev and Iraqi envoy Tariq Aziz. Oil prices rise as war prospects loom and Britain notes a pause of good will.
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Ex-lawmaker Luther Taylor expected to appeal bribery conviction
Columbia based ex state Representative Luther Taylor faces a likely appeal after a October Hobbs Act conviction for accepting five bribes and conspiring to solicit more. Sentencing is set for December 3 with a potential 120 years in prison and a 1.5 million dollar fine.
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Luther Taylor
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House Speaker Pushes Quick Ethics Reform After Lost Trust
In Columbia the House Speaker aims to act next week at a two day meeting to reform ethics and lobbying rules after the FBI Lost Trust sting. He wants the cloud removed fast and cautions against lengthy conference debates with the Senate.
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