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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1997
Page
2
In Fort Pierce Florida a young black man died from a cocaine overdose after jailers allegedly taunted him and he was bound to a chair. A day later another young black man was fatally shot in a police gun battle. Community leaders criticized police amid a surge in tensions.
Country star Kenny Rogers reflects on his Kenny Rogers Roasters venture as a mixed blessing, noting he is known for chicken nearly as much as for singing and balancing branding with music career goals.
Washington Congressует man Rep Dan Burton says the Government Reform and Oversight Committee issued nearly two dozen new subpoenas and is probing reports that the Chinese government wished to contribute to the Democratic Party. He notes a broader inquiry than expected amid partisan complaints. The report cites $263.5 million in soft money raised by both parties in the 1994-96 cycle, with Republicans at $141.2 million and Democrats at $122.3 million, largely for generic political activities. Sen. Bob Torricelli criticizes lack of campaign finance legislation despite GOP fundraising.
Ocean core samples from the Joides Resolution off Florida show a brown fireball layer and green glass pebbles matching an asteroid impact 65 million years ago. Norris calls it proof positive, with iridium-rich deposits, a 5,000 year dead ocean, then rapid rebound and new life, NSF's Corell deeming strongest geo evidence in 20 years.
In Kibbutz Misgav Am Israelis weigh ending the security zone in southern Lebanon amid ongoing casualties including a helicopter crash this month. Some residents push for withdrawal tied to a peace deal with Syria while others defend the need to live safely behind the border.
By Thursday, more clouds will move in but the days should remain mostly sunny with continued pleasant temperatures and light winds across the region.
The Aiken Standard publishes weekday afternoons and weekend mornings. Publisher Scott B. Hunter can be reached at 648 2311. Mailing address is PO Box 4456, 326 Rutland Drive, Aiken SC 29802. Subscription rates shown include second class postage and PCOUNTY MAIL options.
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