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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1989
Page
2
About 2 000 riot officers used batons and water cannon to break up a protest outside the Tucheng jail near Taipei. Police reported at least 64 injured and 15 arrested as demonstrators demanded the release of dissident Hsu Hsin‑liang on Taiwan National Day.
South Africa moves to release eight aging ANC leaders including Walter Sisulu within two weeks to help reconciliation. Desmond Tutu Allan Boesak and Frank Chikane scheduled to meet President de Klerk in Pretoria on the eve of the talks. Mandela remains jailed at Victor Verster ahead of the announcements.
In Washington the House prepares final action on a statutory ban against flag defacement. Democrats push a statute over a constitutional approach, while Republicans advocate a constitutional amendment. President Bush favors amendment but may sign the statute if approved. House vote set for today after 380 38 approval on Sept 12. Senate previously backed the statute 91 9 and will take up the amendment next week.
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The Bush administration debriefed 42 Panamanian coup participants including Capt. Javier Cheney Licona after they fled to Miami. Slain coup leader Moises Giroldi’s family were among them as U.S. officials weighed asylum and settlement options. Cheney criticized Congress for pressuring agencies during the crisis.
Florida Senate committee defeats four anti abortion bills on opening day of special session amid large protests. Governor Martinez and abortion rights groups claim victory while security procedures and arrests mark the day.
Meteorologist Dick Shenot says unusually close moon will bring the highest tides in a decade but no storms are forecast to coincide with the high water. He notes coastal erosion risk is low due to high pressure and southeast winds. Coastal Council reports 60 miles protected for up to 3.5 million dollars with federal aid pending. Hugo destroyed 159 beachfront buildings.
A federal judge allowed the Atlantis space shuttle mission to proceed but a computer fault delayed liftoff for at least four days. Engineers replaced a faulty engine control system while NASA reassesses launch timing to ensure Jupiter mission window and asteroid studies remain viable.
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