BP Amoco to create world’s third largest oil group
BP to buy Amoco in a 49 billion dollar merger creating BP Amoco, the biggest foreign takeover of a U.S. company and a leading oil giant. About 6,000 jobs will be cut as existing BP stations convert to Amoco and the combined network becomes a top U.S. gasoline brand.
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Embassies to be relocated after Nairobi bombing
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright left Andrews Air Force Base to bring home the remains of 10 Americans killed in the Nairobi embassy bombing and to visit 10 hospitalized Americans and Kenyans. She vowed the United States will not be intimidated while escorting the victims home Thursday. President Clinton cut short a cross country trip to join national security advisers amid the crisis. The State Department warned of possible threats to US interests in Egypt, Malaysia and Yemen.
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Aftermath of Jonesboro School Shooting Trial
Mitchell Johnson and Andrew Golden were found delinquent by a juvenile court jury after killing four students and a teacher in Jonesboro Arkansas last spring. They were ordered into state custody, with potential confinement until age 21 and a possible 90 day sockup if released early, leaving the community seeking reasons rather than answers.
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Plunge no surprise to Asia markets fade further
Tokyo markets extend loss run to eight days as Wall Street slump deepens regional fears. Nikkei drops 28.02 points to 15378.97 on Tuesday marking another daily decline amid thin summer trading and lingering downturn in Asia.
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Air Force Titan 4 rocket explodes during liftoff
A Titan 4 rocket carrying a classified satellite exploded about a minute after liftoff from Cape Canaveral. Debris showered the Atlantic Ocean, no injuries reported, and observers were evacuated. Officials said there was a malfunction but no danger to residents.
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Six months for 14 year old in teen murder case
In Clearfield Pennsylvania a 14 year old girl who tied a noose around a disabled classmate and watched her die was sentenced to six months in a juvenile detention center. The victim's family spoke amid the sentencing as the killer faces future Christmas and Mother's Day at home.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Contact Info
The notice lists office hours and contact numbers for the Aiken Standard, details on how to subscribe, editor contacts, and postal information. It includes pricing for home, county, and other mail delivery, with monthly and multi‑month rates and advance payment note.
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