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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1997
Page
2
Pope John Paul II plans a weekend stay in Sarajevo amid lingering war memories. Residents hope for relief aid, miracles, and a visible sign of mercy as international aid remains far short of needs.
Palestinian police helped Israel crack a Hamas cell and Yasser Arafat pledged to work with Israel to stop death by own action bombings. Netanyahu credited Palestinian help for locating missing Israeli soldier Sgt. Sharon Edri and said two Hamas members were arrested, raising hopes for an end to West Bank clashes despite continued violence in Hebron.
A U.S. District Judge strikes down the Line Item Veto Act as unconstitutional overturning a law that would allow the president to veto specific items in spending bills. Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson says the act contradicts basic constitutional tenets. President Clinton had not used the law since its Jan. 1 start.
Zaire's Mobutu Sese Seko pivots to the army as his new prime minister appears in a four star uniform. Laurent Kabila halts advance to pressure a three day quit demand while rebels threaten the capital. Belgium and the United States press for resignation. The White House seeks rebel government talks on interim authority.
In Tulsa under an abandoned house a 2 year old boy clung to life as Detective Cindy Luke cared for him after he was beaten and left to die. Police say Shelton Jackson led them to his girlfriend’s child and connected to the mother’s death in a separate blaze case.
The Aiken Standard established in 1867 is published weekday afternoons Saturday and Sunday mornings by Aiken Communications Inc. Address changes go to PO Box 436 Aiken SC 29002. Home and county delivery rates listed with advance payment options and a subscription phone contact.
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