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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1997
Page
2
The Russian leader promotes historic ties with China and visits Harbin to honor Soviet troops, while a US envoy questions Beijing on its warm relations with Moscow. Two dozen ethnic Russians cheer as Yeltsin lays a wreath at a Manchuria memorial.
The weatherman expects showers to continue Thursday and Friday with cool readings. Highs drop into the 50s and lows around the 40s across much of the state, followed by a breezy and partly cloudy Saturday with slightly cooler conditions.
In Cambridge Massachusetts Louise Woodward, an English au pair, is freed after serving 279 days and is barred from leaving the state pending appeal of her involuntary manslaughter conviction for the death of 8 month old Matthew Eappen. Supporters view the reduced conviction as absolution while critics question justice and child safety.
The United States and Britain seek a council resolution condemning Iraq for expelling U.S. inspectors and barring Iraqi officials from travel. France and Russia oppose strong language about serious consequences, and no vote was expected before Wednesday.Diplomats note unity against Iraq’s actions but scant appetite for military sanctions.
Washington report notes labor gains after years of dwindling clout. President Clinton shelved fast track trade authority amid opposition from AFL-CIO and environmental groups. AFL-CIO President John Sweeney calls the move a blue sky for American workers as unions push for a stronger voice for working families amid defeats for benefits cuts and UPS strikes.
Washington lawmakers show mixed support for the Pentagon reform plan focusing on base closures. House lines up partial reforms but faces resistance from Defense officials and broad GOP opposition to new closure rounds.
The Aiken Standard is published weekday afternoons and weekends by Aiken Communications Inc. Mail address is PO Box 456 Aiken SC 29802. Home delivery rates are 8.95 monthly 26.85 quarterly 107.40 yearly. County and other mail options with respective rates. Delivery by 5 pm weekdays and 7 am weekends. call 649-5815 for issues. Circulation hours 5:90 pm 7:30 pm weekdays, Tamil am weekends.
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