Turturro Takes Lead in Sugartime as Giancana
In the HBO film Sugartime John Turturro shifts from quirky supporting roles to leading man as 1960s mob boss Sam Giancana. The project focuses on Giancana and his romance with Phyllis McGuire of the McGuire Sisters, with Mary Louise Parker portraying McGuire.
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Poland president elect resigns from reformed Communist party
Aleksander Kwasniewski announced at a regional leaders' convention that he is resigning from the reformed Communist party. He said the move aims to reach Walesa supporters and grant him freedom to govern, while pledging to push democratic reforms started in 1989.
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Queen Elizabeth scores with a flock of fowls
The queen, two months after a bird strike, was seen smiling and holding a brace of pheasants after a shoot at Melmingham Hall estate. She previously injured a shoulder in September during a Scottish shoot when a grouse fell.
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Aiken Standard Home Delivery and Mail Rates Noted
Rates for HOME DELIVERY and COUNTY and OTHER MAIL listed. Advance payments accepted at Aiken Standard PEM Subscription. The Aiken Standard, established 1867, is published by Aiken Communications Inc. P.O. Box 456, Aiken SC 29802. Postmaster address changes to P.O. Box 456, Aiken SC 29802.
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Moscow Mourns Skater Sergei Grinkov’s Death
Hundreds of mourners and international skating champions bid farewell to Olympic star Sergei Grinkov who died of a heart attack in the United States at age 28. His funeral included a candlelight service, a graveside salute, and tributes from wife and skating partner Ekaterina Gordeeva, fellow champions, and coaches. Grinkov, famed for a powerful quadruple twist, won two Olympic golds and four world titles with Gordeeva.
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Serbs in Sarajevo vow to fight as peace plan looms
Tens of thousands march in Grbavica to denounce the Dayton accord seen as splitting Bosnia. Karadzic says Sarajevo must be renegotiated and vows to resist any plan that leaves the city under Muslim-Croat federation. Many Serbs feel betrayed by Milosevic and Western powers.
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Narrow Approval Prompts Recount On Vote To Legalize Divorce
Ireland moved toward legalizing divorce by a razor thin margin after a 50.2 percent yes vote. A recount was ordered by the chief elections official as tallying showed 818,112 to 810,592 in favor with Dublin pivotal and rural areas stronger for no. Prime Minister John Bruton noted the surprise turnout and reflected on the strong no vote while Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa campaigns had opposed the referendum.
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