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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1998
Page
2
In 100 degree heat at Arafat, over two million Muslims join prayers waiting at Mecca summit. Helicopters circle and ambulances stand by as misting systems try to cool crowds. The event marks a sacred climax with pilgrims from about 100 countries and an incident-free pilgrimage this year.
A Swedish report says about 4,500 people were lobotomized between 1944 and 1963, including children as young as seven, often without relatives consent. The SVT study, summarized by TT, notes the practice far exceeded earlier estimates and adds to scrutiny of Sweden’s historic medical social services. It follows broader past sterilization revelations.
Chicago officers say Adriana Mejia plotted to murder Jacinita Soto and Mariano Soto to seize their two month old daughter Guadalupe Marie and five year old son Santiago. Mejia enlisted cousin Arturo Leon and housemate Gabriel Solache in a plan linked to a hospital visit and claimed she was pregnant. Police charged all three with first degree murder kidnapping and home invasion.
Citicorp and Travelers Group agree to merge in a $140 billion deal to form Citigroup Inc. with over 100 million customers in 100 countries. The new company would report assets near $700 billion, revenue around $50 billion, and operating income near $75 billion, adopting Travelers red umbrella as its logo. Travelers holdings include Salomon Smith Barney and Primerica, among others. The merger aims to cut costs and broaden financial services across markets.
President Clinton, aiming to close a loophole, plans an executive order to permanently ban the import of 58 foreign made weapons modified for sport use. The affected firearms, mostly AK-47 and Uzi variants, were allowed under a temporary ban despite the 1994 prohibition.
The National Cancer Institute reports a six year study showing tamoxifen halves breast cancer risk for women at risk. Critics warn about possible uterine cancer links and blood clots. Letters were mailed to about 13,000 study participants in the United States and Canada.
A 15 member American Everest Environmental Expedition flies to Nepal to collect trash on Mount Everest. Since 1953 climbers have littered routes with oxygen bottles and refuse, prompting Nepal to threaten fines for returning climbers with garbage.
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