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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1997
Page
2
A NIH panel cautions more study is needed to confirm medical value of marijuana though early data suggest benefits for seriously ill patients. Dr. William T. Beaver of Georgetown notes politics fade against data.
Former Hollywood superagent Michael Ovitz becomes a key benefactor at his alma mater UCLA by pledging 25 million dollars to help rebuild the quake-damaged medical center.
Webster Hubbell and John Huang tell the House panel they will not turn over subpoenaed documents citing the Fifth Amendment. The move signals potential court battles over Whitewater era fund raising probes and possible immunity negotiations. Comstock confirmed the refusals and indicated the committee had no immediate plan.
At Tingi Tingi in eastern Zaire the largest refugee camp holds families under siege as civil war worsens. An eight year old boy, his mother, and others show severe illness yet remain among relatively healthy patients, while officials press for a settlement and leaders threaten new bombings and attacks.
Beijing and other cities observe a widespread outpouring of grief for Deng Xiaoping who died at 92. State media and ordinary citizens express sorrow while Deng’s reforms are seen as turning China toward prosperity and continuing business as usual amid tribute events.
Sunset today at 6 18 p m and sunrise tomorrow at 7 05 a m as cool air moves into the region. Expect lower temperatures tonight with a gradual warming trend tomorrow.
The Aiken Standard provides office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with a switchboard at 648-2311 and a fax 648-6052. Publisher Scott B. Hunter is reachable at 648-2311. The paper, established in 1867, is published weekday afternoons and weekends by Aiken Communications Inc with various subscription rates and office addresses in Aiken South Carolina.
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