NASA Faces New Shuttle Trouble Ahead of Discovery Launch
NASA wrestled with further shuttle problems as Discovery's launch loomed while investigators examined a 9 feet long bright yellow beam left inside Atlantis. A federal judge was to rule on whether the nuclear powered sun probe mission could proceed. The beam, found during Atlantis hoist, dented insulation and plumbing in the engine area. Kennedy Space Center director Forrest McCartney said the beam was left by an experienced crew and paperwork claimed removal. An investigative team was formed to review Atlantis procedures and Discovery paperwork.
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House Tightens Crime Bill Expands Federal Death Penalty
In Washington the House approved amendments expanding the federal death penalty to more than twenty crimes including murder aboard trains planes and autos as well as mail bombings bank robberies assassination treason and espionage. The move follows conservative demands reflecting concerns over rising crime and echoes campaign dynamics discussed by Rep. William Hughes.
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Washington
House
William Hughes
D-N.j
Hughes
George Gekas
R-Pa
Mitchell Camp Trade Barbs Over Tax Breaks in Charleston
Democratic candidate Theo Mitchell accuses Gov. Carroll Campbell of engineering an eight point six million dollar tax break for wealthy supporters. Campbell campaign manager Fred Alien calls the charge groundless and false while Mitchell cites twenty point four million in retroactive tax breaks to sixty thousand taxpayers and a senate repeal debate highlighting eight point six million going to twenty one beneficiaries.
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Charleston
Theo Mitchell
Carroll Campbell
Campbell
Fred Alien
Mitchell
Senate
Keating Fundraiser Ties to Probe for Riegle Ethics
Washington sources say a March 23 1987 fundraiser for Sen Donald W Riegle Jr linked to Charles H Keating Jr prompted a push to continue an ethics inquiry. The Senate Ethics Committee seeks to determine if Riegle and four other senators aided Keating despite his 13 million donation to their campaigns.
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Donald W. Riegle Jr
Riegle
Michigan Democrat
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U.S
Keating
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Riegle and Sons
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Dennis DeConcini
D-Ariz
Filipino Rebels Bombed As Mutiny Seizes Mindanao Island
Government planes bombed the seized garrison at Butuan on Mindanao as mutineers proclaimed independence for the island’s second largest territory. Rebel leader Col. Alexander Noble called the raid unfortunate, while Gen. Renato de Villa said the pocket rebellion was finished but could revive if resistance continues.
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Philippines
Manila
DZXL
Butuan
Renato de Villa
Alexander Noble
Baker Shevardnadze Try For Double Success
Secretary of State Baker and Soviet Foreign Minister Shevardnadze faced three main hurdles as they pursued a second major arms treaty. A successful accord would cut about 30 percent of long range arsenals, curb non nuclear weapons in Europe, and set limits on weapons transfers to allies. President Bush praised the tentative non nuclear weapons accord as shifting the balance of power in Europe.
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James A. Baker III
Eduard A. Shevardnadze
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Listic
Reagan
Moscow
United States
Britain
Shevardnadze
Europe
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Paris
Bush
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Washington
Louisiana Senate race pits incumbent Johnston against ex Klansman Duke
Ex Klansman David Duke and incumbent Democrat J Bennett Johnston head a volatile Louisiana Senate contest. State Sen Ben Bagert dropped out citing risk of a runoff, saying GOP leaders fear Duke could advance if Johnston falls short of a majority. Bagert hinted he would vote for Johnston, not Duke, reluctantly.
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Louisiana
Ben Bagert
J. Bennett Johnston
David Duke
Bagert
Johnston
Duke
GOP
U.S
Suzanne
Aiken Standard Subscription Notice
The Aiken Standard lists subscription details including 12 month terms, address changes and mail handling by Aken Communications Inc P O Box 456 ten 8 6 20802 with POSTAGE AIDA Akan and POSTMAS procedures for correspondence and renewals.
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Aen Communications Inc
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Fighting Around Kigali Reported After Rwanda Invasion
Fighting and shelling erupted around Kigali as rebels crossed from Uganda. French and Belgian forces moved to Rwanda with 150 troops each, while a second 150 were dispatched to ensure exits for French citizens. The government urged residents to stay indoors amid widespread insecurity.
Rwanda Rebels Attack Kigali From Uganda Amid Gunfire
Gunfire rocked Kigali around 2:20 a.m. as fighters said to be refugees from Uganda attacked the Rwandan government. Reports from residents note shelling on the city outskirts while officials in Brussels and Paris described the capital as calm after a counterattack reportedly halted the main rebel force near Gabiro, 40 miles northeast of Kigali.
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Kigali
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Johan Verbeke
Gabiro
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