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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1996
Page
2
Morgantown reports Olympic diver Greg Louganis says he believed HIV positive since 1986 but tested before the 1988 Games. In a 1994 autobiography he discloses being gay and living with HIV and AIDS. He spoke to West Virginia University students about public disclosure and ongoing depression.
Oklahoma Senate approved a bill banning bear wrestling and raising penalties for spousal abuse. Bear wrestling becomes a misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine, while current or former spouse abuse increases to up to 12 months in jail and a $2,000 fine. The prior penalty was a $500 fine and 90 days in jail.
In Sydney a 19 year old man at the Jolly Swagman Youth Hostel had a 1.4 inch cockroach removed from his ear by emergency workers. The man refused further treatment and no time or nationality details were released. Cockroaches are common in the humid subtropical climate.
Aiken Standard subscription rates include HOME DELIVERY at 8.50 monthly, 25.50 for 3 months, 51 for 6 months, or 102 per year. COUNTY MAIL costs 10.75 monthly, 92.25 for 3 months, 64.50 for 6 months, or 129 per year. OTHER MAIL lists 17 monthly, 51 for 3 months, 102 for 6 months, or 204 per year. The publication is by Aiken Communications Inc established 1967.
Steve Forbes secures another primary victory in Arizona as Bob Dole Lamar Alexander and Pat Buchanan trail with upcoming contests in South Carolina and eight states. Forbes’ media buy and anti-tax message draw praise and criticism while insiders discuss a convention battle for the Republican nomination.
The Treasury plans a global public relations push to promote redesigned U S currency including the new 100 bill with enhanced anti counterfeiting features. A five year 31 7 million Burson Marsteller contract backs ads brochures and training materials as critics question focus on PR over counterfeiting.
Congress forges a tougher Cuba sanctions package to test Clinton on the Helms Burton bill. House and Senate negotiators meet to reconcile provisions including allowing lawsuits by Cuban Americans against investors in confiscated Cuban property. Canada opposes retaliation. U S aid, sugar bans, and international finance moves are included.
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