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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1990
Page
2
Gary Coen hails successful return to spaceflight after the Discovery launch. He emphasizes confidence in the mission and the team as the program resumes operations.
In 1945 President Truman declared the atomic bomb secret would be shared only with Britain and Canada, marking a pivotal step in allied nuclear knowledge and wartime policy.
U S Senator J Bennett Johnston secured a fourth term while former Ku Klux Klan grand wizard David Duke claimed 44 percent in the New Orleans race. Duke signaled possible future runs, saying he is encouraged to press a national political agenda and possibly target Louisiana governor's race. Johnston, with 54 percent, said he would not shift left or right despite the strong showing against him. In Canada, an infant in California regained health after a rare heart condition. Weston Wells Kilpatrick, born July 27, diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart, was home forthwith as doctors at Loma Linda University Medical Center reported his heart improving without need for transplant.
The Boston Globe cites National Lesbian and Gay Foundation figures showing about three in ten homosexuals suffer drinking or drug abuse, triple the roughly one in ten rate in mainstream society. Lesbians face greater risk due to sexism alongside homophobia, says practitioner Curtis.
In Garden Grove California a U S Air Force colonel pinned the Distinguished Flying Cross on Jack Ward for perilous action as co-pilot of a B 24 over Austria and Hungary. Despite damage, Ward stayed with the mission while the crew parachuted to safety. He received the medal at the Hallmark Nursing Center. Meanwhile in Dubai Sheik Rashid bin Saeed al Maktoum co founder and ruler of the United Arab Emirates died aged around 84. He helped form the federation in 1971 and led as vice president and prime minister joining seven sheikdoms along the Persian Gulf.
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In Aiken 86, address changes are reported for Day and Sunde Opie. The notice lists adjustments to residency details and related records.
Beirut reports quote diplomats about imminent release of British hostages held by Shiite extremists in Lebanon. Iran Iran relations and Rafsanjani efforts mentioned. other notes cite Ad Diyar envoy Terry Waite and Syrian efforts to free Westerners amid 15 year civil war.
Dearborn Michigan AP report says United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co reached a three year tentative national contract nearly identical to the GM deal. It includes 3 percent raises first year, 3 percent lump sums second and third years, and no health care changes. If approved, talks shift to Chrysler. Bieber dismisses Chrysler doubts.
Palestinians hurled stones at Jews at the Western Wall triggering violent clashes. Police fired tear gas, closed the area, and a Palestinian was killed while dozens were wounded. The rioting occurred during the Sukkot holiday amid mounting tensions over Temple Mount access.
Discovery crew vaults past mission midpoint as Ulysses races toward the sun, achieving a polar orbit aim. Five astronauts awaken to Coast Guard tribute on the first shuttle launch in six months, following hydrogen leaks that grounded previous shuttles.
AP plans coverage of economic reports Retail sales and Producer Price Index on Friday. Tuesday arrivals include Margaret Thatcher's Conservative Party conference in Bournemouth and Supreme Court orders in pending cases. Ramon Salcido murder trial resumes in Palo Alto. PLO Central Committee meets in Tunis. Canadian Auto Workers strike deadline looms against GM in Toronto. Thursday briefings at Edwards AFB cover Shuttle Discovery. New Haven schedules sentencing for lobster boat captain Ron Pont in an insurance scam. Central Park jogger case trial resumes in New York. Friday events in Richmond discuss teen issues. Whitesburg to see 800 coal jobs cut. Saturday Willie Nelson campaigns for marijuana legalization candidate Gatewood Galbraith in Lexington. Sunday local elections held in Budapest.
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