Gates' 12 Million Gift Sparks New UW Law School Bid
Seattle AP report notes Bill Gates and Melinda Gates donate 12 million dollars to the University of Washington for a proposed 52 million law school building named after Gates' father, Seattle lawyer William Gates. The gift, pledged in June, follows another 12 million donation in 1991 for molecular biotechnology. Gates' net worth is estimated at 14.8 billion.
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Seattle
Bill Gates
University of Washington
Gates
University
Law School
William Gates
Melinda
Department of Molecular Biotechnology
Bo Derek Sued Over Unproduced Pay-Per-View TV Movie
Warnervision Entertainment Inc. sues Bo Derek and Crackajack Movie Co. claiming the project to feature her nude for at least 20 percent of the hour-long program and to be finished by September 30 was not delivered. The suit seeks the return of a $250,000 advance and potential profits. The program was to be written directed and produced by John Derek.
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New York
Bo Derek
Warnervision Entertainment Inc
Ms. Derek
Crackajack Movie Co
John Derek
Kenny Rogers Recovering From Gall Bladder Surgery
Athens, Ga AP Kenny Rogers is recovering from gall bladder surgery after a gallstone attack last week. His doctor ordered the procedure, with Rogers returning to work soon and planning a Europe trip next week and a European tour in the fall, publicist Sheryl Kagan said Wednesday.
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Kenny ‘Rogers
Rogers
Sheryl Kagan
Athens
Europe
Kagan
Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Postal Details
Aiken Standard offers HOME DELIVERY 8.95 monthly 26.85 three months 59.70 six months 107.40 yearly. COUNTY MAIL 11.20 monthly 33.60 three months 67.20 six months 134.40 yearly. OTHER MAIL 17.45 monthly 52.95 three months 104.75 six months 209.40 yearly. Advance payments may be made to Aiken Standard PBM Subscription. The newspaper is published by Aiken Communications Inc. P.O. Box 456 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802. Second class postage paid at Aiken SC. POSTMASTER address changes to P.O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken Communications Inc
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Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
Freemen Vow to Defy Agents in God-Driven Stand
Jordan Montana residents in a standoff with the FBI say they will not submit to federal authorities. Former Green Beret James Gritz, who met with the group, warns of a clash of wills as the Freemen rely on a divine oath. State official John Connor Jr. confirms the group rejected leniency for surrender.
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Wills
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Bo” Gritz
Gritz
Patriot Movement
Ruby Ridge
Idaho
God
Yahweh
John Connor Jr
Connor
Parents Deny Hoax In Son's Disappearance In Woods
Josh Carlisle a 10 year old with Down syndrome survived three days in freezing Ozark woods aided by two stray dogs after wandering from home on March 6. Parents Johnny Coffey and Lynn Coffey deny involved in the disappearance while Barry County Prosecutor David Cole considers them suspects. Oscar Nell who found Josh is not a suspect. The Coffeys sold rights to their story to a Hollywood producer. The investigation cites Josh's communication difficulties and attention span as hampering the case.
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Cassville
Segentor
Josh Carlisle
Josh
Ozarks
Johnny Coffey
Barry County
David Cole
Coffeys
Cole
Nell
Fire Forces Evacuation At Midtown Subway Station
A fire under a subway train at the 51st Street station in midtown Manhattan forced evacuation of over 3,000 riders. Passengers jumped to the tracks and escaped through dark tunnels as about 35 people were treated for smoke inhalation and 17 hospitalized for minor injuries. Service resumed early today. Investigators seek the fire’s exact cause.
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New York
Midtown Manhattan
51St Street
GOP Tightens 1997 Defense Budget With Social Provisions
House National Security Committee advances a 1997 defense bill at 267.4 billion, adding 13 billion to Clinton’s request. Provisions include a ban on abortions at overseas military hospitals and discharge for HIV positive service members, plus a push to restore a ban on gays in the military amid party debate.
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Clinton
House
House National Security Committee
Hunter
GOP
White House
Peter Torkildsen
R-Mass
Rosa DeLauro
D-Conn
Dornan
Doctor Acknowledges Possible Chemical Exposure In Gulf
Washington report notes Marine Sgt Grass reported nerve and mustard gas indications in Saudi Arabian operations. Military officials say not verifiable but advisory panel hears of possible low level exposure and accounts from Fox vehicle commanders across divisions. Major General Blanck cites allied nations detecting agents during the 1991 action.
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George Grass
Saudi Arabia
Fox
1St
2Nd Marine Division
Tee
U.S
Ronald Blanck
Army
Blanck
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Wee
United States
Iraq
Military base ban on adult mags moves in House
A Republican bill advancing in the House would bar sale of sexually explicit magazines and videos on military bases, potentially exempting the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue and Victoria's Secret catalogs. Critics say the measure may violate the First Amendment and risk broader scope beyond explicit material.
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Washington
Husler
Playboy
Playgirl
House
Magnavox 46 inch TV mislisted in May advertising
Advertising copy notes an incorrect model reference for the Magnavox 46 inch television. The unit listed as FP4610W may be misidentified with codes 54103 and 54119. The error appears in the May section of the paper’s ads.
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