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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1997
Page
2
Richard Jewell, once at the center of the Olympic bombing probe, reached a settlement with NBC reported by The Wall Street Journal for more than $500,000. Jewell described himself as very satisfied. NBC said the deal protects confidential sources with no apology or retraction.
Jon Bon Jovi says acting is a second job after his music career. He got the bug at the Academy Awards and starred in the 1995 film Moonlight and Valentino.
Elizabeth Dole returns as Red Cross president after unpaid leave and says she is fully committed to the Red Cross while being periodically asked about a future run for office. She notes political ambitions remain a possibility but her focus is the charity and disaster relief.
Flooding forced tens of thousands from homes as rivers rose and highways flooded across Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and California. Governors declared 70 counties disaster areas since storms began December 26, with at least 17 deaths. In Northern California, two cities and large areas were evacuated as levees threatened further breaks and 95,000 residents were ordered to flee.
Six lawmakers led by Senate Democrat Robert Byrd sue to test President Clinton's line-item veto authority. The suit seeks a Feb. 3 hearing as Clinton plans to deliver the 1998 budget, aiming for a ruling before use of the power. White House spokesman Barry Toiv says the veto could curb wasteful spending and tax breaks tied to bills.
Netanyahu faces right wing defection as three more ministers threaten no vote on the Hebron agreement while hundreds seize a disputed West Bank bill. Palestinian negotiators demand a September 1997 troop withdrawal deadline that Israel rejects, with Mubarak pushing Arab Muslim protection of the Tomb of the Patriarchs. Dennis Ross fails to reunite Netanyahu and Arafat as cabinet unity falters and labor support looms as a possible shift in government.
Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday The switchboard number is 648 2311 Story ideas editors and sports editor can be reached via 648 2311 Publisher Scott B Hunter can be reached at 648 2311 The paper is published by Aiken Communications Inc PO Box 156 326 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802 Postal rates and mailing options are listed including home delivery and county mail pricing Telephone and circulation hours for service are provided.
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