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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1989
Page
2
Education officials report that from 1985 to 1989 only 31 percent of black candidates passed the state Education Entrance Examination on first try, compared with 80 percent of whites. Whites show 91 percent pass after three attempts. blacks 46 percent.
Former Housing Secretary Samuel R. Pierce Jr faces a subpoena vote by House investigators to compel at least three appearances. Republicans back the move after Pierce did not appear last Friday to discuss alleged fraud and mismanagement at HUD. dates await chairman approval and a likely first appearance within a week.
Democrats in the House Education and Labor Committee push a minimum wage bill to raise the floor to 4.25 with a two year timeline and a subminimum for first time workers. Labor Secretary Elizabeth Dole vows to veto any bill not meeting the 4.25 standard and six month lower floor for new hires. Bush previously vetoed a 4.55 plan set for Oct. 1, 1991.
The Center for Innovative Technology unveils Eyegaze, an eye controlled computer system from LC Technologies in Fairfax based on UVA research. The $32,000 to $68,000 machine aims to let users operate computers and phones by looking. The $34.5 million center near Dulles hosts tonight's opening with officials.
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F W de Klerk took the oath at a Pretoria church and began a five year term as president. He pledged to end white domination and None of Mandela’s release is expected before early next year as part of reform talks.
Prosecutors prepare to rest their case against televangelist Jim Bakker in the PTL trial after showing six hours of broadcasts where he solicited donations. Witnesses say Bakker misled donors about partnership numbers and lodging perks, with claims exceeding the program’s limits. Bakker faces 24 counts and potential penalties up to 120 years and $5 million in fines.
Senate Republicans propose adding 800 million to Bush anti drug plan. funding comes from across the board cuts and defense domestic programs. Byrd and Hatch discuss flexibility while maintaining emphasis on prevention and treatment.
A bipartisan House task force recommends a 35 percent two year pay raise to 120825 dollars with a 10 percent rise next year and 25 percent in 1991. It also plans a two year phaseout of honoraria fees and tighter gift disclosure with possible limits on outside earnings. The recommendation awaits final leadership review.
Wanda Summers of Pawleys Island testifies before the Judge Committee about the 1979 Myrtle Beach area murder spree. She describes a shotgun attack that destroyed her jaw and left a coworker dead, urging swift, harsher federal death penalty laws despite a lengthy appeals process.
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