Vatican Synod Ends Without Opening Ministries to Women
The world bishops synod ended without recommending opening non-ordained church ministries to women due to Third World opposition. Pope John Paul II closed the monthlong gathering with Mass in St. Peter's Basilica praising the discussion on women's and youth roles, noting profound ideas. U.S. bishops said the principle of their proposals appeared in the final document, though explicit U.S. proposals were omitted.
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Worldwide Bishops’ Synod
John Paul II
St. Peter’s Basilica
U.S
Bhopal settlement deadline extended to November 18
A district court judge extended the settlement deadline in the Bhopal gas disaster case to November 18 as India and Union Carbide near an out of court accord. India seeks 3 billion in damages for victims of the 1984 methyl isocyanate leak that killed about 2,660 and injured tens of thousands.
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India
Bhopal
United News of India
Union Carbide
M.W. Dee
K. Parasharan
Fali Nariman
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Bennett Denies Targeting Trade Schools in Loan Drive
Secretary of Education William Bennett rejects claims of targeting trade schools in his push to curb loan defaults. He notes higher default rates at trade schools but says penalties will apply to all institutions and asserts no single group is being singled out.
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Secretary of Education
William J. Bennett
Bennett
Association of Independent Colleges and Schools
Bush Campaign Tops GOP Fundraising With 15 Million
Vice President George Bush's campaign reports over 15 million raised, leading GOP contenders. Through September 30 formal reports show 12.7 million raised by Bush at that point, with Pat Robertson at 11.7 million as the nearest challenger.
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George Bush
Bush
Pat Robertson
Safety Agency Warns Of Furnace Danger
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports seven deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning linked to improper care of Blueray Blue Flame furnaces or boilers. Blueray Systems Inc of Schuylkill Haven PA issues an alert to technicians distributors and homeowners stressing proper maintenance and safety procedures.
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Blueray
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Blueray Systems Inc
Schuylkill Haven
Blueray Collect
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Upper Darby
Crib Soft Playground Centers Recalled After Injury Death
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announces a recall of Shelcore Crib Soft Playground and Sears Winnie the Pooh Crib Soft Playground centers due to strangulation hazards. The recall follows a 14 month old death in Minnesota. replacement centers are free and available by mailing the old set to Shelcore Inc or by phone for information.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
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N.J
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Iran Missile Hits Baghdad Residential Area Amid War of Cities
Iraqi military says an Iranian surface to surface missile struck a central Baghdad residential district early today killing an unspecified number of civilians and damaging homes while Iran claims the blast targeted the air force command. The attack marks the fifth strike on Baghdad since Oct. 4 as Iran vows retaliation for civilian deaths in Fars province.
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One vote margin weakens Wright in deficit talks
Washington AP reporter notes House Speaker Jim Wright says the 206-205 one vote margin for the Democratic tax plan weakens his bargaining position with the White House in deficit reduction talks. He warns failure to pass the bill could spook financial markets while Democrats push a package adding 12 billion in revenue and 2.5 billion in spending cuts.
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Wright
Texas
Congress
Reagan
Jim Jeffords
Vermont
Anti-Bork Faction Weighing Campaign Against Ginsburg Nomination
Washington AP: Groups that helped defeat Bork express unease about Supreme Court pick Douglas H. Ginsburg and weigh a new fight to deny Reagan his choice. The liberal camp cites Meese’s victory and Kennedy’s critique as grounds for possible opposition and questions Ginsburg’s limited experience and judicial philosophy.
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Bork
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U.S
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Howard H. Baker Jr
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District of Columbia
Harvard Law School
Justice Department
Art Kropp
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American Way
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Market's Gain Continues on Broad Wall Street Advance
Wall Street extended gains as the Dow rose about 33 points to around 1 971 after strong overseas gains. Eight of nine NYSE stocks rose, with the broader market rising on the American and OTC markets. International exchanges also posted gains with Tokyo and London indices higher.
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Dow
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British Petroleum Co
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Wilshire Associates
Aiken Standard Classifieds and Contact Details
Contact numbers for subscriptions, classifieds, news tips, and display ads are listed for Aiken Standard. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays with other service times on Sunday. Mailing address and subscription instructions are provided.
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Emergency numbers page notice for Aiken Standard
Emergency numbers provided as a service by the Aiken Standard note appears on the column. The Aiken Standard is published weekday afternoons and Sundays by Aiken Communications Inc with a mailing address in Aiken South Carolina and post office box for address changes.
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Aiken Communications Inc
Rutland Drive
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