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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1996
Page
2
Queen Latifah faces charges of driving without a license and carrying a loaded firearm after a February 3 traffic stop in New York. She was released on her own recognizance following the arrest. The article recalls a 1999 incident in which two teenagers carjacked her and shot her bodyguard in New York.
U S District Judge Richard Matsch set an August 27 hearing on whether Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols will be tried separately on federal murder and conspiracy charges for the April 19 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building that killed 169 and injured over 500. If convicted, each faces the death penalty.
British Prime Minister John Major and Irish Taoiseach John Bruton announced talks on Northern Ireland will begin by June 10 with multi party negotiations. Sinn Fein may join only after resuming the truce and agreeing to elections, while disarmament was no longer a precondition.
The Aiken Standard lists HOME DELIVERY rates of 8.50 monthly 25.50 for 3 months 51 for 6 months and 102 per year. COUNTY MAIL rates 10.75 monthly 82.25 for 3 months. The paper, ISSN 3893 2587, is published by Aiken Communications Inc since 1867. Address changes go to P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
Reports say Diana announced on television her decision to end the marriage after more than two months of consideration. Buckingham Palace confirmed the divorce details and titles remain unsettled while Queen Elizabeth II indicated interest in the outcome and the royal family prepares for the next steps.
Hurley resident Kirk Foley survived in underwear as a log home fire killed his wife Nancy Foley 38 and five children aged 8 7 5 2 and 5 months. Foley, 41, helped others then collapsed in a van awaiting help and was hospitalized in fair condition. Community members mourn the tragic loss.
Havana residents react to newly announced U S sanctions aimed at deterring foreign investment in Castro's regime. Analysts warn the measures could deepen Cuba's economic crisis, while some say the government remains insulated. The embargo follows earlier actions after Cuba shot down two U S civilian aircraft, with investment hampered and state assets aging in the capital.
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