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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1996
Page
2
Los Angeles AP reports Howard Stern will play himself in the movie Private Parts based on his memoirs. Robin Quivers will also appear as herself. Filming began in New York with Betty Thomas directing The Late Shift filmmaker.
Boise based Custom Confections Inc unveils The Worm a 1.4 ounce lollipop shaped like a worm with Dennis Rodman face. Production starts Friday with aim to sell 15 million by year end in flavors such as strawberry creme cherry strawberry banana tutti frutti root beer and grape 99 cents each wrapped in clear plastic bearing Rodman signature.
Jed Turner, veteran television magnate and chairman of Turner Broadcasting, told 550 Harvard Law School graduates that Americans watch too much television. He warned that excessive viewing reduces achievement and criticized corporate ownership of networks for bias and conflicts of interest affecting objectivity.
Aiken Standard subscription options include HOME DELIVERY at 8.95 per month, 28.85 for 3 months, 53.70 for 6 months, and 107.40 yearly. COUNTY MAIL rates are 11.20 monthly, 99.60 for 3 months, 67.20 for 6 months, 17.45 monthly, 52.35 for 3 months, 104.75 for 6 months, and 209.40 per year. Advance payments may be made to Aiken Standard PBM. The paper is published by Aiken Communications Inc. and mailed from Aiken SC 29802.
Admiral Jay Johnson, picked by President Clinton to head the Navy, resigned from a $33,000 post on the board of USAA to avoid confirmation delays. Johnson said Pentagon rules allow the role, but Senate concerns over outside work prompted the move as Thurmond questioned the DoD policy.
Republicans push a balanced-budget constitutional amendment despite a near-certain defeat. Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole seeks a 2002 budget limit with decisions deferred, hoping to frame Clinton and Democrats as deficits fighters before his campaign. The vote tests both parties ahead of November elections.
Health secretary Donna Shalala tells a House committee that Medicare Part A hospital costs could be reduced by moving non-acute expenses to Part B and cutting provider payments. She notes the plan would extend the program into 2006 with Part B premium contributions and general revenue support.
A fast moving Alaskan wildfire near Big Lake grew to 37 000 acres within a day driven by 25 mph gusts. At least 700 people evacuated wilderness homes and a prison farm was cleared. Firefighters from 600 crews and reinforcements from the Lower 48 worked along the Parks Highway as rain delayed.
About 1,500 engineers and white-collar workers joined picket lines at the McDonnell Douglas complex in north St. Louis County on the second day of a strike by the majority of production workers. Union members from Lodge 837 walked out at 12:01 am after failed contract talks. The dispute centers on the company’s use of non union workers as both sides warned of a prolonged stoppage and no talks were held Wednesday.
Washington reports schools nationwide require signed permission slips for Internet field trips. Students pledge to avoid uncensored material while educators implement rules, monitor networks, and inform parents about student access. Linda Henderson of the Arlington County PTA notes shared responsibility.
Federal poison plan to curb gull numbers on Cape Cod has killed 1,626 gulls with many dying over a week and about 35 percent found in freshwater or on land. Officials say deaths are slower and more scattered than expected.
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