14 Jun 1997
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1997
Page
1
The Bulls defeated the Jazz 90 to 86 to secure the NBA championship on Page 1B, capping a decisive final game performance. Chicago claimed the title with key plays from leading stars as Utah fell short in a hard fought final.
FBI agents indicted Nicky Corozzo and eight Gambino operatives in a case linked to John Gotti's heir apparent. An agent supervising the operation is suspected of stealing about $100,000 seized funds, and defense lawyers argue the case may be tainted.
Obituary notices list several individuals including Thomas Anthony Golding Aiken W Heyward Jones Sr Rath Leita Cathcart McCaughlin Newberry Dorita Ray Plautz Wagener and William W Ryan in page 5A with brief life summaries and dates.
Georgia lottery numbers released on Friday show Cash 3 with 0 and 4 50 12 Pantany 5 drawing 7 801795.
Flag Day events in North Augusta honor veterans and the flag’s symbolism with a post 71 flag exchange and retirement ceremony. In Denver a jury condemned Timothy McVeigh to death for the Oklahoma City bombing, with sentencing to follow and widespread reactions at the scene.
After the 1996 Telecommunications Act aimed at deregulation and increased competition, local effects have been muted. Intermedia’s Kevin Barrett notes that cable rates at the Aiken provider have not risen as feared, despite expectations of sweeping shifts in service.
The company notes rates kept below FCC limits with basic service priced at 9.29 this year after 8.79 from 1994 to 1996. Basic plus cablevision rose from 24.40 in 1982 to 29.20 this year. Twelve stations were added to the lineup as Intermedia considers pay-per-view expansion.
South Carolina's congressional delegation lists substantial wealth in 1996 disclosures. Representative Mark Sanford reports 2.6 to 5.9 million dollars in assets mainly in land, bank accounts, and stocks while earning under 100 thousand last year. Floyd Spence also shows million toward real estate holdings including 90 acres in Lexington County and multiple buildings. Senator Strom Thurmond notes earned retirement income of 13,749 dollars.
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