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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1996
Page
2
Los Angeles AP reports actress Cybill Shepherd, 46, discusses plastic surgery in an Entertainment Tonight interview. She argues gravity offers more options with natural breasts, noting implants fix a single position unlike natural breasts.
Ri cardo Rodriguez, 19, sentenced to 18 years for robbery and grand larceny in the carjacking of Queen Latifah's BMW. He apologized in court as the case noted he was acquitted of attempted murder and assault against bodyguard Sean Moon, 23.
Federal agents seized four million dollars in AK-47 rifles and arrested representatives of two Chinese arms companies in what reports call the largest United States seizure of smuggled automatic weapons. A sealed complaint was due for public release in San Francisco, detailing a 16 month sting in Northern California that led to at least eight arrests and the seizure of 2,000 rifles. The arrests involved American citizens and Chinese visitors or residents, per The New York Times.
Aiken Standard offers HOME DELIVERY at 8.95 monthly 26.85 for 3 months 53.70 for 6 months and 107.40 yearly. COUNTY MAIL 11.20 monthly 39.60 3 months 67.20 6 months 134.40 yearly. OTHER MAIL 17.45 monthly 52.35 3 months 104.75 6 months 209.40 yearly. Advancements may be made to the Aiken Standard PBM Subscription. The Aiken Standard ISSN 0893 2557 founded 1867 published weekday afternoons and weekend mornings by Aiken Communications Inc. P.O. Box 456 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29802. Postmaster: send address changes to P.O. Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
In Washington the White House said President Clinton would sign a bill outlawing gay rights and allow states to reject same sex marriages performed elsewhere. The White House adviser invitation was withdrawn after the announcement.
Democrats oppose a Republican plan to raise the national minimum wage that would exempt small businesses. President Clinton warned of a veto if the bill eliminates minimum protections. The measure would lift the wage from 4.25 to 4.75 on July 1 and to 5.15 a year later, with GOP arguments stressing small business relief and job creation.
In Mwanza Tanzania passengers accuse ferry crew of taking bribes to overload the MV Bukoba which sank in 90 feet of water trapping hundreds. Rescuers saved 114. officials suspect 549 drowned as government vows an independent inquiry with a foreign consultant to ensure a swift, thorough investigation.
A North Korean MiG-19 pilot defected to the South landing at Inchon after declaring he could not live under the North regime. Sirens sounded as the jet crossed the border and prompted a five minute alert while North Korean gunboats entered South Korean waters, marking a new border incident.
The Senate moved toward approval of the Republican plan to cut federal deficits by 2002. The $1.63 trillion fiscal 1997 budget includes $122 billion in tax cuts and $700 billion in savings from welfare Medicaid Medicare and other domestic programs as lawmakers hold a second day of continuous voting amid a high stakes election year.
Republicans in the measure tone down many tax cuts and savings goals from last year while pursuing broader changes than President Clinton. They argue the plan genuinely reins in government, cuts taxes, and controls spending, aiming for a stronger economy, more jobs, lower interest rates, and a pro-family tax code said Pete Domenici of New Mexico.
Washington expects lower toy prices if the federal antitrust case against Toys R Us proceeds. An industry observer notes that FTC actions could help competitors attract buyers while the administrative judge’s hearing is delayed. Analyst Jack Trout warns the government’s involvement might boost rival retailers.
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