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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1989
Page
2
Aviation experts from four nations search Niger desert for clues to the UTA DC-10 crash that killed 171. A bomb is the leading theory as wreckage spans about 40 square miles near N Djamena. The day also sees Pravda apologizing over Boris Yeltsin accusations and a U S summit prep in South Carolina.
Federal drug czar William Bennett addressed students with a bullhorn after police evacuated Chambers Elementary School in East Cleveland following a bomb threat. Police call the threat a prank. Bennett says the issue of drugs remains serious.
Contact numbers for subscriptions and ads are listed. Rates show monthly to 12 months options with prices. The Aiken Standard notes its publication schedule and mailing details including address and postmaster info.
Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze arrives in Washington to brief President Bush with largely secret arms control proposals from Moscow. Progress in human rights chemical weapons and easing the ice curtain are noted as talks proceed with Baker and plan to visit Jackson Hole Wyoming. Hundreds of Jews denied exit permits reportedly to be allowed to depart, subject to further review.
Richard Ramirez was found guilty on all counts including 13 murders and 30 felonies in the 1985 Night Stalker rampage. Jurors also found 18 special circumstances making the death penalty possible. Ramirez reacted with the word evil and flashed a devils sign as verdicts were read.
Defense argues charges violate Bakker religious rights as government backs fraud claims. Prosecutors contend James Bakker oversold lifetime partnerships and misused $3.7 million of $157.9 million raised for PTL ventures. FBI testimony notes partnerships and hotel funding details tied to Heritage Grand and Towers Hotel projects.
Washington faces a budget standoff as lawmakers argue over trimming the capital gains tax to meet Gramm Rudman goals. If not enacted by mid-October the government would trigger nearly 17 billion in automatic cuts split between defense and civilian programs, with House Democrats opposing the tax cut and Republicans seeking bill changes. House leaders plan a counterproposal raising taxes on the wealthiest to fund individual retirement accounts.
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