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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1997
Page
2
A 3.7 magnitude tremor triggered an underground rock slide at the Hartebeestfontein gold mine 110 miles southwest of Johannesburg. Nine workers were confirmed dead and 46 injured, with 30 miners hospitalized as officials expressed hope fading for any remaining missing miners.
Wall Street rallied as Greenspan suggested no immediate rate rise, noting the strong growth and low inflation. The Dow jumped 154.98 to a record 8061.65 while markets weigh the timing of potential policy shifts and the risk of higher inflation.
In Brussels the EU Commission considered blocking Boeing’s 15 billion purchase of McDonnell Douglas to prevent a trade war with the United States. Boeing offered concessions while President Clinton pressed for a deal, but the fate of the world’s largest aviation company remained uncertain as Airbus Industrie faced competition concerns and possible European pushback.
Jacques Poos criticized the deal as Americans push a step in the right direction while Europe demands changes. The EU weighs retaliation options including duties on European aircraft imports and flight restrictions. The United States, already approving the merger, warns of counter sanctions if the EU acts.
In San Diego researchers and drivers tested a 7.6 mile automated highway stretch on Interstate 15. Vehicles with video cameras magnets and radar aim to cut accidents jams and pollution while some drivers found the ride exciting only at first before becoming dull.
Olympia Washington Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen paid the final installment of a nearly 4 million dollar bill for a June election funding Seattle Seahawks stadium plan. The measure, which approved a financing package to replace the Kingdome, intensified Allen's role with his political spending set a state record.
National PRA Cosby case ends with prosecutors alleging a daughter claim hinges on betrayal and deceit while stressing the father daughter dynamic. Deliberations begin as Jackson and co-defendants face a $40 million extortion charge. A separate Oregon incident reports a toddler rescued after falling into a campground outhouse pit. Maricopa County Sheriff Arpaio plans ostrich meat for inmate meals after a donation of 40 birds.
The Aiken Standard, established 1887 and published weekdays afternoons and weekends mornings by Aiken Communications Inc, lists mailing addresses in Aiken South Carolina. Subscriptions: monthly 26.85 for 3 months or year 333.60 for 8 months 67.20 for 6 months 134.40 per year. Mail options: County Mail 11.20 monthly 333.60 for 8 months 67.20 for 6 months 134.40 per year. Other mail 17.48 monthly 52.35 for 3 months 104.75 for 6 months 209.40 per year. Delivery issues phone 648 15. Customer service 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekdays and 7 p.m. weekends.
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