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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1997
Page
2
President Clinton urged stepped up federal action to curb teen pregnancies in a radio address taped from St. Thomas. He said his policies are part of a trend toward lower teen birth rates, though he acknowledged rates remain intolerably high.
The Czech president recovered from lung surgery and wed a Czech actress in a private ceremony. Dagmar Veskrnova, 43, adopted the feminine form of his name. In Milwaukee, Ernest Borgnine donated 50,000 dollars as honorary Grand Clown for the Great Circus Parade.
Rain stayed away for a second day as levees held and water subsided slowly. President Clinton issued a disaster declaration for 37 counties in California and 13 in Idaho, unlocking federal relief funds. About 100 000 to 125 000 people remained displaced with 34 000 in shelters, many from Sutter and Yuba counties north of Sacramento.
Washington reports that the Supreme Court will review state bans on doctor assisted death by a terminally ill patient acting on their own. Lower courts struck down laws in Washington and New York. Justices will vote in secret Friday with a decision likely by late June or early July.
Fred Goldman says he seeks justice not money in the civil case against O J Simpson. Estimates place Simpson's net at no more than six million, far below former divorce values, with over a million in costs and rising. Creditors including the IRS and unpaid Dream Team members could claim a portion of any award.
The new 105th Congress convenes with Speaker Gingrich under ethics scrutiny and a push for budget and spending cuts. Senate Majority Leader Lott pledges bipartisanship, while investigations into Democratic fundraising and AFL-CIO pressure loom. Election of the speaker tops day one agenda.
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