Pup Makes Getaway But Returns Safely
Miami report describes Sylvester Stallone’s 3 month old yellow Labrador Flipper escaping the actor’s 8 million mansion yard. The dog returned home safely after a brief adventure as a jogger found and reunited him with his owners. The couple declined a $500 reward, preferring a handshake and a bottle of wine.
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Queen Elizabeth II Turns 70 Amid Quiet, Private Celebrations
London reports a restrained birthday for Queen Elizabeth II as Britain anticipates a low key anniversary. Despite tabloid scrutiny and royal family strains, many Britons wish the monarch well and toast with quiet gatherings and familiar rituals.
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Shakespeare Lovers Celebrate 432nd Birthday at Folger
Sus fans gathered at the Folger Shakespeare Library to mark William Shakespeare turning 432 with acting music ale and cake. Thousands visited for the annual event and enjoyed tours of the building’s ornate reading rooms normally restricted to scholars.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Postal Info
Rates for home delivery county mail and other mail are listed with monthly and yearly options. The Aiken Standard, SSN, established 1867, is published weekday evenings and weekend mornings by Aiken Communications Inc. Postage paid in Aiken South Carolina.
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Fighting Continues as Diplomats Chase Peace Efforts
Air force strikes Hezbollah positions in south Lebanon while Hezbollah rockets hit Israel. Israeli gunboats shell the coast road, trapping hundreds of cars. A school principal killed, two Lebanese soldiers die in air strike. US diplomat Warren Christopher arrives in Syria to seek cease-fire and long-term peace. Nasrallah and Iran foreign minister in Damascus as calls for halt intensify. At least 136 killed and over 300 wounded.
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Dole Struggles Through Week On Health Reform Setback
Washington Democrats press Dole on health reform as a Senate vote rejects medical savings accounts 52 46 with five Republicans crossing party lines. Dole faces continued pressure on minimum wage as 20 moderate House Republicans back a higher raise than Clinton and the Democrats.
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Tornado Rip Town as Spring Storms Hit Midwest and South
Tornadoes and violent storms sweep from the Ohio Valley to the Deep South. Berea Kentucky bears the worst damage with 800 to 1,000 homes damaged and hundreds evacuated. One death and multiple injuries reported in other states as warnings continue.
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Peasants Killed At Close Range In Amazon Clash
In Brazil, a clash between police and peasants left 22 dead, with coroner Nelson Massini saying at least nine were executed at close range. He reported many subdued victims were beaten before being shot, some from about two feet away, as a police officer died among the casualties. Three bodies were not released by police.
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Militant Group Claims Blame For Cairo Pyramids Attack
Al-Gamaa al-Islamiya claimed responsibility for the Cairo attack that killed 18 Greek tourists near the pyramids, saying it targeted Israelis in revenge for Lebanon events and warning of further assaults against Jewish interests. Interior officials announced removals of top police officials and suspensions following the incident. In Washington, a Chronicle of Higher Education survey reported drug arrests on U S college campuses rose 23 percent in 1994 to 6,138, with liquor offenses up 5.6 percent to 15,823.
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China Softens Stance On Hong Kong Press
In The Hague China and Britain held two hour talks over Hong Kong’s handover next year. Foreign ministers Qian Qichen and Malcolm Rifkind reported little progress on Beijing’s plan to replace Hong Kong’s elected legislature with an appointed provisional government.
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Mandela Predicts Rand Recovery After Market Slump
Nelson Mandela addressed a Durban rally asserting the rand will strengthen from its 18 percent slide over two months. He said he is not alarmed and blamed market rumors and leadership changes for the drop. Manuel and Reserve Bank Governor Stall were praised as capable, with Manuel having criticized the markets.
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