Explosion at Quantum Chemical plant kills worker in Morris
An early morning blast at the Quantum Chemical Corp plant near Morris Illinois, during repairs from a June blast, killed one person and injured at least 15. Six of the injured were in critical condition as flames were seen from miles away. The ethylene leak caused the 2 44 a m explosion affecting Quantum workers and contractors.
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Morris
Ill
Quantum Chemical Corp
Chicago
Tim Crowley
Quantum
Larry Oetzel
Town Without People For Sale Bust Colo Population Zero
In Bust Colorado a couple who run the gift shop and served as mayor and council announce they will sell the town for 159000 dollars. The town has no official residents and features a big sign claiming Colorado's Newest and Smallest Town Elev 7500 Pop Zero attracting curious visitors.
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Woodland Park
Colo
Bust
Lloyd
Helen Collins
Ute Pass
Collinses
Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak
Colorado
Ms. Collins
Paul Gann Dies At 77 In Sacramento California
Paul Gann a former real estate salesman and anti government activist died in a Sacramento hospital at age 77 He contracted AIDS from a tainted blood transfusion in 1982 and died of pneumonia related to HIV complications His 1978 Proposition 13 with Howard Jarvis sparked a nationwide conservative push against tax increases.
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Sacramento
Calif
Paul Gann
Gann
Mary Jo Rogers
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Nell
Carmichael
Howard Jarvis
California
Smithsonian agrees to return remains to native lands
Smithsonian Institution and congressional members reach a compromise to bury skeletal remains of thousands of American Indians in their native soil. Carolyn Light, spokeswoman for Rep. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, notes that living Indian spiritual needs must be considered alongside archaeology. The agreement was reached in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Congress
Carolyn Light
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
D-Colo. Campbell
Smithsonian
Santa Fe
N.M
Aiken Standard Contact and Address Details
Information on subscriptions and advertising with the Aiken Standard includes phone numbers for classified and display ads, news tips, and customer service. Office location is 124 Rutland Drive with hours listed, plus mailing address and subscription rates.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Aiken Standard, P.O
Aiken, S.C
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O. Box
Aiken
S.C
P.O
Mass East German Refugee Exodus Presses West Across Bavaria
East German refugees flood into West Germany from Hungary and Austria as Hungary allows free passage. At three Bavaria crossings 8 208 arrived by car and bus, with 16 000 more reported in Budapest via Czechoslovakia. Authorities warn the exodus may last, while Berlin and Bonn weigh political responses.
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Passau
West Germany
Hungary
Austria
Bavaria
Budapest
Czechoslovakia
Berlin Wall
Die Welt
West
Interior Ministry
East Germany
Erich Hon
Ecker
ADN
East Berlin
Associated Press
Christian Democratic Union
SAT Race Gender Gap Widens After Decade Of Progress
The College Board reported 1989 SAT results showing a widening race and gender gap among 1,088,223 high school seniors. White scores rose two points to 937 while blacks stayed at 737 in math verbal. Women's scores fell two points to 875, men rose to 934.
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New York
College Board
U.S
Laura F. Cavazos
Cavazos
The
Educational Testing Service
Princeton
Robert G. Cameron
Mass
Stewart
South Carolina Rebounds From Last in SAT Scores
The College Board reports SC students averaged 838 on the 1989 SAT, same as 1988, keeping SC above North Carolina but below the national average of 903. About 55 percent of SC graduates took the exam, with math at 439 and verbal at 399.
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Columbia
South Carolina
College Board
North Carolina
Bush urges kids to join war on drugs in TV address
President Bush appeals to students in a televised message urging them to discuss drugs with parents and protect their futures. Officials say no U S combat role in Colombia Peru or Bolivia is contemplated and advisers may assist with training and support.
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Bush
Washington
U.S
Latin America
Colombia
Peru
Bolivia
White House
Marlin Fitzwater
Fitzwater
Stu
David Demarest
Demarest
Department of Treasury
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Fla
Larry Robertson
Robertson
Lake Worth
Aiken State
PBM
Home Delivery
Atone Sn
D.C
Washington Post
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