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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1997
Page
2
Yeltsin calls for every member of parliament to be elected from constituencies rather than party lists. Duma leaders dismiss the plan as unlikely to pass, with Seleznyov insisting the current system should remain.
Hong Kong faces a tourism downturn as arrivals fall 35 percent in July and remain down through August and September. Hotel occupancy drops from 88 to 77 percent, airlines offer promotions, and operators brace for impact amid bird flu concerns and a weak travel year. Japanese tourism plunges, with guides reporting a collapse from 2,000 to 200 monthly visitors.
Benjamin Netanyahu in a Friday interview with the Associated Press rejected a US timeout on West Bank and Jerusalem settlement construction. He insisted Israel would not freeze 6500 housing units in Har Homa, also known as Jabal Abu Ghneim, and argued growth prevents a fair restraint on Palestinians.
Allen University in Columbia, a historically black college, has regained accreditation after a 36 year gap. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools certifies its programs and faculty meet regional standards. Enrollment stood at 368 in September. AME Bishop John Hurst Adams praised the accreditation for scholarships and grants benefits.
COLUMBIA Jasper County Probate Judge Harry C Brown Sr was suspended by the state Supreme Court along with his law license after an interim order citing willful violations. The 46 year old Ridgeland resident’s suspension details were released Friday, with no immediate reason given for the action.
The Aiken Standard reports publication weekdays and Saturdays and Sundays mornings. It lists addresses for Aiken Communications Inc and subscription rates for home, county, and other mail. Delivery issues contact the circulation desk and hours are noted.
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