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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1997
Page
2
Balloonist Steve Fossett, 52, of Chicago, landed in a Nankhar field near New Delhi after a seven day ascent setting distance and endurance records while his Solo Spirit draped 40 feet above ground in trees. He cited a difficult descent and thanked ground crew.
At the California Ball in Washington Melanie Griffith and Antonio Ban Deras drew cameras and fans. The moment highlighted their appearance as stars moved through a crowded event with media attention. The report notes personal spotlight on the couple during a busy social evening.
Otakar Kirchner moved out months ago leaving his 5-year-old son Danny with his mother Daniela. Legal battle over custody and adoption followed a high profile case in Illinois. Warburtons, the boy’s original parents, say the system failed but Kirchner’s absence may not reopen the custody fight.
President Clinton shifts from tuxedo to business suit as he begins a second term facing ethical, budget, and international challenges. He pledges bipartisanship while lawmakers pursue a balanced budget amendment and campaign finance reforms amid Whitewater and FBI file scrutiny.
Los Angeles police questioned two possible witnesses to Ennis Cosby's killing after locating them in a Torrance drug store. Authorities noted the pair are not suspects as Bill Cosby’s son, a Columbia University student, was shot during a tire change in Southern California during winter break. Separately in New York, Autumn Jackson and Jose Medina were arrested in an unrelated extortion case tied to a supposed $24 million settlement.
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