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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1997
Page
2
Reports say two men loaded bomb making materials into a U Haul truck prompting a nationwide Federal response. At least one city, Atlanta, confirmed the truck was not carrying explosives and the alert was canceled. Fort Worth police noted no confirmation from the Dallas FBI office.
A tabloid report alleging Princess Diana would profit from an auction of her dresses is false. She sues, stating proceeds would go to charity. Charities and personal figures Charles Kuralt are noted as part of a separate CBS project where Kuralt returns to TV with Eye on People.
AFL-CIO leaders warn welfare reform may push aid recipients into jobs, risking wage declines and job losses in public and private sectors. They cite janitors in Baltimore and a New York Work Experience program as examples, pledging to organize work fare workers and preserve protections under labor law.
A letter allegedly from the Army of God claimed responsibility for Friday’s bombing at The Otherside Lounge in Atlanta and threatened total war against the federal government. The note praised the abortion clinic bombing and targeted a gay bar, with authorities investigating authenticity and calling it a serious threat. President Clinton spoke against hate crimes as the case drew federal attention.
President Alberto Fujimori said preliminary talks with Tupac Amaru rebels included discussion of releasing hundreds of jailed guerrillas, a demand he rejects. The standoff centers on 72 captives seized Dec. 17 at the Japanese ambassador’s residence, with negotiations slow as Peru maintains its opposition to a prisoner release.
Kisangani, once a dazzling diamond hub, is now a dusty boarded up provincial capital. Rebels close in within 150 miles as civilians flee curfews and soldiers. Looting and desertion have plagued the town with executions by firing squad recently reported by Gen. Mulimbi Mabi Jo.
The Aiken Standard provides office hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Switchboard and publisher contacts list Scott B. Hunter and an editorial email. Subscription rates are posted including monthly, eight months, and yearly options. Delivery issues should call the provided number. circulation hours are weekday evenings and weekend mornings.
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