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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1996

Page

4

Newsmaker Hit and Run Could Mean 90 Days in Jail

Rodney King was sentenced to 90 days in jail for a hit and run after knocking his wife down as he drove away during an argument. The judge stayed the sentence pending appeal. Crystal King testified she suffered head and arm injuries during the incident. King, 31, is on probation from a 1994 drunken driving conviction and remains linked to the 1991 beating case that sparked 1992 riots.

Alhambra Calif Rodney King Michael Kanner Crystal King King Los Angeles

Autopsy Finds Liable Homicide in Siebens Case

Oakland County Medical Examiner ruled Louise Siebens death a homicide from intravenous injection after autopsy. Dr Dragovic noted she could not self-administer due to Lou Gehrig like illness giving the case a non self harm conclusion. Clinton Signs Welfare Overhaul Aimed at Forcing Work and Ending Federal Aid Promise.

Permart Jack Kevorkian Lou Gehrig Oakland County L.J. Dragovic Louise Siebens Dragovic

Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Mailing Info

Subscription rates for home delivery county mail and other mail are listed with monthly and multi month options. The notice notes advance payments may be made to The Aiken Standard PBM Subscription and provides publication details and address.

Aiken Standard - Pbm Aiken Standard Aiken Communications Inc P.O Rutland Drive Aiken S.C

Delays in 911 response cited after Olympic Park bombing

Atlanta residents told a public hearing delays in 911 responses hindered emergency aid the night of the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. Ex Marine Garrison Daniel recounted phone logs show missing or late dispatcher records and a 30 minute police arrival after burglar reports.

Atlanta Olympic Park Garrison Daniel Centennial Olympic Park

Witch bus driver convicted in Bridgeport court case shock

A 14 year old accused a school bus driver of seducing him with a spell cast by a practicing witch named Kerri Patavino. The Bridgeport Superior Court found Patavino guilty of statutory seduction and related acts after two days of testimony.

Bridgeport Conn Kerri Lynn Patavino Bridgeport Superior Court Patavino Madison Middle School Trumbull

Lebed Halts Grozny Assault Claim Advancement

In Grozny, Alexander Lebed voiced withdraw of the army ultimatum after meetings with rebel and military leaders. He asserted no bombardment would occur today though no official word from commanders followed. Tens of thousands have fled as Russia’s forces press a harsh assault amid internal rifts.

Grozny Russia Boris Yeltsin Kremlin Alexander Lebed Chechnya Lebed Gromy Yeltsin Itar-Tass Zelimkhan Yandarbiyev Aslan Maskhadov

Pentagon reports seven possible chemical detections in Gulf War

The Pentagon for the first time confirms seven possible chemical weapon detections during the first week of the Persian Gulf War, all in northern Saudi Arabia near Hafir al Batin and King Khalid Military City. The report cites varying credibility and says no clinical link to Gulf War illnesses has been established.

Washington Pentagon Saudi Arabia Persian Gulf Czechoslova Defense Department Senate Defense Science Board Richard Shelby Hafir al Batin King Khalid

Fatal injury in South Korea student riot at Yonsei

A 20-year-old policeman died after being hit with a brick during clashes at Yonsei University amid nine days of campus protests. Police detained 5,597 students for questioning and 462 had been formally arrested, with about 3,800 more in custody. Student leaders pledged to curb violence if colleagues are released.

Seoul South Korea Kim Jong-hee Yonsei University

Lebed Says Rebel Cease Fire Agreed Amid Negotiations

Lebed announced rebels agreed to an immediate cease fire to avert an attack. He returned to the Russian military command to help ensure peace holds as negotiations with top separatists continued this morning in the southern village of Noviye Atagi.

Lebed BBC Television Noviye Atagi

TWA explosion suspected at center section

Investigators suspect the TWA Flight 800 blast originated in the plane center section where many victims sat. The July 17 disaster killed 230 people with all but 22 bodies recovered by divers into the second month. If a bomb caused it, it may have been located above the center fuel tank.

Smithtown N.Y TWA

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