09 Apr 1998
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1998
Page
1
President Clinton and lawmakers say they will press for bills to force tobacco firms to pay billions to cover costs tied to teen smoking, despite industry resistance. Senator John McCain argued Congress will act with or without the industry's cooperation.
Rescue crews comb through Rock Creek and surrounding communities after a violent tornado slammed Jefferson County and nearby areas just west of Birmingham. At least 18 people are dead, more than 160 hospitalized, with many in critical condition or partially paralyzed.
South Carolina tobacco farmers face doubt as major cigarette firms withdraw from a proposed Congress settlement. A Florence town meeting features Abbott, Sen. McCain, and local lawmakers including Hollings Clyburn Spratt to hear growers on the bill. RJR Nabisco CEO Goldstone warns the plan could bankrupt his firm.
Prices paid to producers fell 0.3 percent in March marking the sixth straight monthly decline. The annual rate shows a 4.2 percent drop so far this year. Separately first-time unemployment claims eased to 308,000 last week from 310,000, signaling continued job market strength as firms keep staffs full.
Columbia State Board member Henry Jordan seeks to bring up a resolution allowing Ten Commandments postings in public schools next month. He, an Anderson surgeon, was disappointed by board dismissal and plans another push. He previously sparked controversy after claiming Buddhists and Muslims should be harmed, for which he apologized.
Contact numbers for Aiken Standard delivery and subscriptions include switchboard 648 2311 and subscription line 649 5315. Publisher Scott B. Hunter can be reached at 648 2311 Ext 203. Paper publishes weekdays afternoons and weekends with varied rates and delivery windows.
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