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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1992
Page
4
The FDA approved a new AIDS drug called zal citabine or ddC, to be marketed by Hoffmann-La Roche as HMD. Nutley NJ firm said national distribution starts now, to be used with AZT in adults with advancing HIV infection.
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the death sentence of Louisiana killer Robert Wayne Sawyer, tightening federal court access for state death row inmates after failed initial appeals. The 6-3 decision set a standard aligned with the 5th and 11th Circuits, diverging from the looser standard used by the 8th and 9th Circuits.
New York lawyers argued that John Gotti’s federal murder and racketeering convictions were obtained in an unfair trial. Two jurors said government pressure influenced verdicts. Judge Glasser considered a hearing but did not delay sentencing. Gotti and lieutenant Frank Locascio face life terms on racketeering and murder conspiracy charges.
About 30,000 Haitians eligible for U S resident visas cannot obtain them due to a paperwork backlog at the U S Embassy. A State Department official cited extensive asylum requests as a partial cause. Haiti was treated as a special case to curb boat departures, with over 2,000 applying for political refugee status in four months, but processing remains slow.
Ross Perot aides say Republicans aim to scare voters over the billionaire, citing past ads that shaped fears about Goldwater and Dukakis. Perot's campaign says voters choose the candidate they are most comfortable with, while analysts note fear-based appeals remain a time-honored, effective tactic.
A GAO report reveals $15 million in military losses from 1990 freight mishandling across shipments including pistols and computer gear. Five $7,000 mine clearing launchers were found on a flatbed in Georgia two months after their expected California delivery, highlighting weak in transit property protections and carrier performance monitoring.
The second day of summer brought record lows across 18 states and the District of Columbia with temperatures dipping into the 30s from the Mississippi Valley to the East Coast. An arctic front caused frost risks, freezing tomato plants in Minnesota as communities in Wisconsin Illinois New Jersey Arkansas and the Carolinas posted record lows. Detroit measured a 44 degree low surpassing an 1885 record. Meteorologists cited a northwest origin for the cold spell and noted some cities endured a second straight day of record lows.
President Bush described the Perot ordered investigations of him in the 1980s as not pleasant and said the matter is not very American. He stepped out of his planned timetable to attack Perot, indicating tension over possible inquiries into his family.
President Bush signed a $1 billion emergency urban aid and summer jobs bill to aid crime-ridden cities. The package replenishes disaster loan funds and provides up to 414,000 teens with summer jobs, with a budget emergency declared to cover most costs, adding about $944 million to the deficit. Senators and policy leaders reacted with cautious praise and calls for broader reforms.
Recorded message promises reducing a 30 year mortgage to 20 years without refinancing. It urges potential borrowers to call 704 827 9007 ext 23 for details. The ad frames the plan as a bi weekly payment option with a toll free style contact.
The Gazette previews weekend plans and top ways to enjoy a Saturday with Breakaway guidance. It promises practical ideas for summer travel, quick trips, and leisurely activities in the entertainment section appearing each Thursday.
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