Nothing To Lose as Grozny Attacks Escalate
Russian forces pounded a Chechen oil refinery and shelled near an ammonia plant raising the risk of a major explosion in Grozny. Battles raged on the city’s outskirts as Moscow’s air and artillery strikes continued, while Chechen defenders gained resolve with backing from visiting pro reform Russian lawmakers. Baudi Ilyazov, 55, proclaimed, We have nothing to lose as damage was surveyed in Freedom Square.
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Gunman Leaves Two Dead In Brookline Clinic Shootings
A man in black opened fire at a Planned Parenthood on Beacon Street and minutes later shot at Preterm Health Services nearby, killing two women and wounding five. Police hunt for a single suspect described as a 5 foot 7 inch white man with curly dark hair. Witnesses noted similar descriptions at both sites, with ongoing searches and dog units. The violence marks the fifth deadly attack on abortion clinics since 1998.
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Gingrich relinquishes 4.5 million book advance
Newt Gingrich, incoming House Speaker, gives up a 4.5 million HarperCollins book advance to quiet critics and limit distractions as the new Congress opens. He told reporters he did nothing wrong but feared opponents would use the deal against Republicans.
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Aiken Standard Local Contact and Delivery Times
Community notice lists address at 124 Rutland Drive and P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802 with office hours 8 30 a m Monday to Friday plus subscription and delivery contact numbers. Delivery cutoffs are 5 p m weekdays 7 a m Saturday and 8 a m Sunday with service lines 5 30 8 p m weekdays 8 10 30 a m Saturday and 8 11 a m Sunday. Switchboard 648 2311 fax 648 6052 News tips AnswerLine 642 5151
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Family Welcomes Home Helicopter Pilot Bobby Hall
Brooksville residents decked the town with yellow ribbons and welcome signs as helicopter pilot Bobby Hall returned after 13 days of captivity in North Korea. Hall said he spoke with his wife Donna and sons, describing a quiet reunion planned by family members. Hall, downed December 17, landed under control after an engine quit, while co pilot David Hilemon died. Hall delivered a brief statement at 0:00 Air Force Base near Seoul praying for Hilemon’s family as Brooksville postponed the town celebration to January 7.
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Cuomo Farewell and Princess Diana Sightings Stir Headlines
The article notes New York Governor Mario Cuomo declaring a political end after 20 years, planning a book and speeches next year. It reports Princess Diana holidaying in Vail with observers noting attempts to remain private and her courtesy to staff. A remark from Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler’s daughter criticizes her father’s public behavior.
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