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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 2003
Page
9
Vivendi Universal and GE said they signed a definitive agreement to merge U S entertainment assets into a new company called NBC Universal. NBC will own 80 percent with Vivendi holding 20 percent in a deal valuing the venture at about 43 billion dollars.
Washington AP reports Wesley Clark seeks a new campaign manager after Donnie Fowler resigns in anger. Fowler cites concerns that Internet support is not being treated seriously and that the campaign overemphasizes Washington reach over state outreach. Two anonymous associates confirm the tensions within Clark's team.
Southeast Asian nations meet with China India and Japan to solidify regional cooperation under a unity pact with China joining the initiative and Japan pledging tariff non tariff barrier support. In Denver observers note a do not call registry aims to curb telemarketers as the 10th Circuit reviews FTC enforcement.
Tokyo authorities confirm a 23 month old bull has a new strain of mad cow disease marking the eighth case in Japan. The Agriculture Ministry ordered isolation of cattle raised with the infected animal to prevent spread.
On his first full day as governor elect Arnold Schwarzenegger pledged a seamless transition and vowed not to raise taxes while promising to repeal the car tax increase and audit state books to root out waste. He expects a quick swearing in by mid November as he faces a Democratic legislature and a $ deficit.
The House voted 397 to 2 to let businesses cut pension plan contributions by ten percent in 2004 and 2005, aiming to keep defined benefit plans afloat amid low rates and market losses. PBGC notes underfunding of 350 billion, with 80 billion at risk of assumption. debate focuses on long term fixes and protections.
In Wilmington, Ben Affleck faced a dropped case as New Hanover County officials found no proof supporting a woman's claim he threatened to kill her. District Attorney John Carriker cited failed attempts to contact the accuser and dismissed the warrant.
A Wisconsin appeals court upheld a $1,000 fine against Reverend Ralph Ovadal for taunting a woman near Mazomanie Beach in 2001. The ruling said the actions crossed from protected speech to intimidation, affirming Dane County Judge Higginbotham's decision.
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