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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1997
Page
2
Pat Boone remains host of a Christian film and TV awards show in Beverly Hills while pursuing a new heavy metal album and appearing in black leather on the American Music Awards. The report quotes Theodore Baehr praising his consistent persona.
Radio host Danny Bonaduce apologizes after staging a fake auto accident for a contest, prompting police scrutiny and public criticism. Charlie Sheen faces a court case as ex girlfriend Brittany Ashland sues alleging a second confrontation left her bloodied and unconscious. she also sues the actor.
President Clinton warned against rewriting the Constitution to balance the budget, saying the current plan would balance by 2002 with Congress vote and his signature. Republicans accused him of demagoguery as lawmakers prepare for a Senate vote next month.
Police investigated a blast at The Otherside Lounge injuring at least five amid a pattern of similar attacks on the city. A second device was found and detonated remotely. FBI officials warned of possible serial bombing as authorities compare with July Olympic Park and January Northside clinic attacks.
Washington reports nearly 100000 jobless adults lost food stamps after three months under the welfare reform. The rule limits benefits to three months out of three years for childless workers under 50. Officials note waivers may apply in high unemployment states. Olivia Ivy of Martha's Table cites rising fears and longer lines as job prospects and affordable housing remain scarce. Jim Petterson of the Agriculture Dept. confirms waivers are being requested in many states.
Partly cloudy and cool conditions continue through the weekend with a 30 percent rain chance by Tuesday. Daytime highs will be in the mid-50s to around 60, with nightly lows near freezing.
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