Slater and Girlfriend Resolve Palimony Dispute
Los Angeles actor Christian Slater and longtime girlfriend Nina Huang have settled their differences. Huang had claimed in a 1995 palimony suit that they lived together since 1990 and an oral agreement granting her half his earnings if they separated. Slater had countered with a cross-claim for $65,000 he said was missing from a jointly accessible bank account.
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Los Angeles
Christian Slater
Nina Huang
Slater
Huang
Japanese Cult Leader Refuses to Answer Judge at Tokyo Trial
Shoko Asahara, leader of Aum Shinrikyo, defied judges at opening of a trial labeled Japan’s trial of the century. Witnesses recalled thousands of victims and a sobbing widow as Asahara refused to answer charges and would not disclose his birth name.
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Tokyo
Japan
Shoko Asahara
Goetz Trial Ends with $43 Million Award in Cabey Case
A New York jury awarded Darrell Cabey $43 million after Bernhard Goetz testified that shooting four Black youths on a subway could be a public service. Cabey, paralyzed by a final bullet, is described by his family as having the mental capacity of an 8 year old. Cabey's lawyer Ronald Kuby said the verdict came as Goetz revealed his identity and motives on the stand.
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Goetz
New York
Bernhard Goetz
Darrell Cabey
Cabey
Bernie Goetz
Ronald Kuby
Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Address
Subscription rates for home delivery county mail and other mail are listed with monthly three month and yearly options. The Aiken Standard is published by Aiken Communications Inc since 1967 and provides the postal address for subscription payments and changes.
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Aiken Standard - Pem
Aiken Standard
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O. Box
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
P.O
Murderer Details Killing Of Polly Klaas In Parolee Interview
Parolee Richard Allen Davis describes driving Polly Klaas to a remote area and killing her to stay free. He details binding her hands, placing a cloth around her neck, and hearing her groan as the incident unfolded. He repeatedly says he does not know why he abducted the 12 year old.
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Polly
San Jose
Cautf
Polly Klaas
Richard Allen Davis
Davis
Rer
Organized Kid Watches Back In Style
The Associated Press reports a Census Bureau finding that more dads cared for preschool children during early 1990s job losses, with organized day care rising to 30 percent in 1993. Once economies improved, fathers returned to work and kids returned to daycare or babysitters. The study analyzed 1988 1991 and 1993 data, noting fewer than half of preschoolers with working mothers were watched by relatives in 1993.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Lynne M. Casper
Casper
Yeltsin Visits Beijing Amid Deepening Russia China Ties
Russian President Boris Yeltsin and his wife Naina arrived in Beijing where China and Russia outline closer cooperation. Yeltsin said there are no political problems between the two nations, signaling a warming trend as Moscow courts eastern and European partners. He was met by Labor Minister Li Boyong and whisked away by limousine.
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Boris Yeltsin
China
Beijing
Russia
United States
Health Care Bills Get Many Credit Claimers
Washington Republicans and Democrats claim credit for a bill expanding health insurance options for millions as differences with the House version linger. Senate leaders cite progress after a 1000 vote, while Daschle touts the measure as part of an action agenda and a conference to resolve taxes and savings accounts.
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Washington
Senate
House
Bob Dole
Tom Daschle
Dole
Clinton
Dick Armey
Texas
Daschle
Camelot auction: Kennedy estate items soar in sale
Sotheby's four day auction of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis estate items drew crowds as prices topped estimates. A walnut Humidor given by Milton Berle sold for 574,500 dollars, while an JFK White House Oak rocking chair brought 442,500. JFK Jr. high chair and Caroline Kennedy rocking horse each fetched 85,000. Total sales reached 4.5 million.
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New York
Camelot
Otheloy
Esate
Jacqueline Kennedy Jnassis
Milton Berle
John F. Kennedy
Jfk
White House
John F. Kennedy Jr
Caroline Kennedy
Diana Brooks
Sotheby's
Lois Lane Found Dazed After Missing Report
Margot Kidder the actress who played Lois Lane in the Superman films was found disoriented in a backyard with reports stating two front teeth appeared knocked out. She was last seen at Los Angeles International Airport and taken to a hospital. Glendale police later located her.
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Ilendale
Calif
Margot Kidder
Lois Lane
Kidder
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix
Burbank
Duane Dow
Glendale
Dow
William Minarik
United Methodists Signal Plan to Merge With Black Churches
United Methodists approve plans to seek a merger with the three largest Black Methodist churches. Bishop Melvin Talbert says the time is right to confess past sins and unite in one church. The move follows long racial reconciliation efforts across white and Black denominations.
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Denver
United Methodists
United Methodist
Melvin Talbert
Southern Baptist Convention
Democrats Blamed On Term Limits After Narrow Defeat
Washington reporters note Republicans accuse Democrats of blocking a term limits amendment by filibuster. The measure failed 58 to 42, two votes shy of the 60 needed, with all no votes from Democrats and most Republicans voting yes alongside five Democrats.
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Washington
Low-cost airlines cut fares saving travelers billions
Washington report by Transportation Secretary Pena shows low-cost carriers saved Americans about 6 billion dollars last year. Since starting in the West and Southwest and expanding east, 39 new jet airlines have launched in recent years and may grow into international markets, driving fare cuts and encouraging more travel. In cities with low-cost service average savings per flight are 54 dollars, and 70 dollars in hub cities.
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Washington
Federico Pena
Southwest
Pena
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