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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1996
Page
2
NASA outlines potential spacewalks as Columbia hatch jams shutter crew indoors. The scenario envisions forcing the stuck hatch if doors cannot seal on landing day, risking mission failure if not resolved before descent.
A judge ruled to dismiss a defamation style suit brought by former Mafia member Sonny Gibson alleging Geraldo Rivera humiliated him on a television program. The dismissal ends Gibson’s bid for damages and press attention.
Leaders from 54 nations press for a 21st century framework with expanded NATO as Europe’s sole military alliance to curb past wars and ethnic strife. Moscow opposes NATO expansion, urging OSCE leadership, while Gore and NATO supporters push for bloc-free Europe and stronger security structures. President Eduard Shevardnadze calls for honest assessment of post communist gains amid lingering regional tensions.
Washington warns renewed economic sanctions are possible if Serbian authorities crack down on public protests. State Department spokesman Nicholas Burns says Milosevic’s government stole the elections and must be held accountable to the people.
Republican senators urged stronger federal antidrug enforcement amid California and Arizona moves to ease medical marijuana access. Senator Jon Kyl called Arizona’s proposition a road to destruction, while Barry McCaffrey and Orrin Hatch pressed for a formal federal plan by January 1. California voters approved medical cultivation and use, and Arizona allowed doctors to prescribe marijuana and other drugs for the seriously ill with scientific basis. McCaffrey warned of a national strategy to legalize drugs.
A Milford New Jersey family of four survived a late Friday plane crash in the Pennsylvania Poconos after a long weather hampered search efforts. Rescuers, using grid methods in rain and fog, located Gary and Marie Knapp with children Annie and Isa, all hospitalized in stable condition at Pocono Medical Center.
Plaintiffs aim to finish their case this week calling Al Cowlings and Simpson circle members for brief appearances. Testimony so far includes Simpson denying stabbing Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
By Thursday the forecast calls for clouds alternating with periods of sunshine. The pattern implies variable skies with sunshine breaks and possible cooler spells as the day progresses.
Aiken Standard announces office hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday Friday with switchboard and editorial contacts at 648 2311 648 6052 and 648 2311 for story ideas The publisher Scott B Hunter is reachable at 648 2311 The address is 456 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802 and home delivery rates are listed with monthly and yearly options Subscriptions and customer service hours are provided to ensure delivery by 5 p m on weekdays and 7 p m on weekends
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