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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1997

Page

2

Feisty Hong Kong governor pushes democracy amid farewell session

Hong Kong governor Chris Patten defended democracy during his last question-time session before the legislature. Pro China lawmakers pressed for admission that Patten stirred Beijing’s displeasure, but he gave no ground as he defended democratic gains since return to China.

Hong Kong China Chris Patten Patten

Tiny toy dig reveals oldest meat eating dinosaur egg

Albuquerque family finds a quarter sized green fragment in 1995 that paleontologists identify as the oldest evidence of a meat eating, egg laying dinosaur egg. Emily Bray of the University of Colorado confirms the 150 million year old eggshell, suggesting hard shells and supporting birds as descendants.

Albuquerque Don Shiffler David Shiffler Shiffer David Shiffler Rio Puerco New Mexico Museum Ust Spencer Lucas North America Southwest

Secretive capture of Pakistani suspect in CIA slayings

U S authorities refuse to reveal how they seized Mir al Kansi in a border hotel room, ending a pursuit tied to the January 25, 1983, killings of two CIA workers. Officials say Pakistan's involvement risks domestic backlash and future cooperation.

Washington CIA Pakistan FBI Mir ‘Imal Kansi Pakistan-Afghanistan Kansi State Department Nicholas Burns United States Afghanistan Iran

Saudi dissident seeks guilty plea on 1994 95 plot against Americans

Hani al Sayegh appeared before Judge Emmet Sullivan to plead guilty to plotting with terrorists in 1994 95 to kill Americans in Saudi Arabia and to potentially describe a separate 1993 bombing that killed 19 U S airmen. His attorney did not object to holding firm on bond as the judge ordered no bond and indicated a possible resolution today with a guilty plea.

Washington Saudi Arabia Hani al Sayegh Emmet Sullivan Al-Sayegh Michael Wildes Sullivan Eld Wildes

Medicare costs rise for wealthy may hit low income seniors

A Senate plan to tax high earners for Medicare could lift Medigap premiums for all by raising deductibles. Tricia Smith of AARP warns low income consumers may shoulder higher premiums to cover wealthier beneficiaries’ higher deductibles.

Padre Tuy Oenhue Eisen Senate Tricia Smith American Association of Retired Persons Smith

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