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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1997
Page
2
Russian cosmonauts Solovyov and Vinogradov fixed a clamp fault on the Mir to free a garbage laden cargo ship and clear space for a new supply vessel expected to bring more than two tons of supplies. The failed disconnect delayed the transfer and prompted checks of 16 link clamps.
In Mangum North Carolina Kitty Hamilton found Jorge Benitez alive after five migrant workers were shot to death across the road. Investigators say Jose Luis Cruz Osorio and Alonso Cruz Osorio are wanted on murder and robbery charges. a national alert is issued. Benitez underwent surgery in Charlotte and the Mexican consulate aids families.
Kings Mountain neighbors describe David Scott Ghantt as quiet and funny. The Loomis Fargo guard is charged with bank larceny after allegedly stealing 15 million dollars during the Charlotte robbery. Authorities say he is armed and dangerous and remains missing after a white van linked to the case was found nearby. Ghantt's sister disputes the danger claim, noting his outdoorsy, private nature.
Gaza City Hamas leader Ahmed Yassin hinted at a cease fire with Israel after his homecoming. He linked the offer to a full Israeli withdrawal and other terms while reiterating past calls for an Islamic state amid long-standing conflict. David Bar-Ilan called the move a positive change, though some terms remained unacceptable.
Congressional Republicans demand answers on why White House videotapes of 44 coffeeparties hosted by President Clinton for major Democratic donors were withheld from investigators. Senator Fred Thompson of Tennessee says he will seek sworn testimony to challenge prior assurances that no tapes existed. The tapes were finally handed to Thompson’s committee after officials said they belatedly discovered them.
National roundup notes Clinton plans to push a global warming treaty yet advisers dispute timing and targets. Also reported are a Michigan prosecutor discussing dignified body delivery with Dr. Kevorkian, Unabomber jury process steps, and Jiang Zemin to receive full royal treatment during a state visit in Washington with a China tour planned for next year.
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