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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1996
Page
2
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, after an 18 nation Africa and Middle East tour, told thousands in Chicago he was preaching peace not cavorting with dictators and that he will return soon, urging followers to follow their conscience.
Jackie Chan film Rumble In The Bronx opens strong with a $10 million weekend, dethroning Broken Arrow which drops to second with about $8.3 million. In Jerusalem, Israeli-Palestinian violence escalates after Hamas claims attacks killing 25 and wounding 82, including a engaged American couple.
Rates for home delivery county and other mail options are listed with monthly and multi month prices. The notice also provides publication details and address for subscription payments and changes, noting the newspaper’s establishment in 1867 and mailing information in Aiken South Carolina.
The tethered satellite system aboard space shuttle Columbia broke loose after a break in the 12 mile cord. Astronauts reported the tether frayed and coated in charred material as the 3,500 volt system drifted away. NASA officials impounded data and planned no immediate salvage. The mission, valued at 443 million dollars, was aimed at testing power and payload-drop concepts.
Senate majority leader Bob Dole campaigns in Arizona seeking Bush endorsement after losses in New Hampshire and Delaware. Pat Buchanan and Steve Forbes target Arizona as 39 delegates are up for grabs while Dole also visits Barry Goldwater’s hilltop home and reorganizes staff amid a multi-state primary schedule.
Indianapolis AP notes Leap Day occurs every four years to align with seasons but is not a national holiday or day off. Folklore expert Joseph P Goodwin of Ball State University explains Feb 29 was once seen as extra, not regal, with no official business for about 300 years.
AP poll finds 63 percent feel their tax rate is too high and 32 percent say their bill is about right. While 28 percent want full replacement, 51 percent favor tinkering. About 32 percent back a Forbes style flat tax with firm deductions.
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