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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1997
Page
2
In Charleston a jury ordered Chrysler to pay 250 million in punitive damages and 12.5 million in actual damages over a 1994 minivan crash. Experts say such multimillion verdicts are rarely upheld in whole, often reduced by courts or settlements. The case centers on a defective rear latch claim.
President Clinton plans a three nation swing to India, Pakistan, and possibly Bangladesh in early 1996 after a South America trip, with later plans for sub-Saharan Africa. Officials say distant trips reflect a broadened, less election focused foreign policy as fewer “premier” issues loom.
Tropical Storm Pauline dumped torrential rain on western Mexico triggering floods and mudslides that killed at least 118 people and left dozens missing. Oaxaca and Guerrero bore the worst damage as rescuers recovered bodies and Acapulco faced shortages of fuel water food and medicines while authorities declared a disaster area.
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines and coordinator Jody Williams win the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo for advancing a ban on anti-personnel mines. Prize is worth $1 million to be shared. Princess Diana’s influence cited as boosting global awareness and political support.
Papon, 87, being tried in Bordeaux for crimes against humanity, was hospitalized overnight after prison officials grew concerned for his health. His lawyer, Jean-Marc Varant, said he complained of chest pains but did not have a heart attack, and would return to the courtroom for the third day of testimony.
DHEC proposes regular testing of sea water at South Carolina beaches for disease causing bacteria. The plan, outlined by the Department of Health and Environmental Control, would ensure the surf is checked annually following this summer’s Grand Strand ocean test. The $3.2 million budget request for water quality programs comes as coastal water concerns rise and SC would be among the few Southern states to monitor ocean quality.
In South Carolina skeletal remains found by a hunter near state Highway 172 are tentatively identified as Billy Douglas 62 who disappeared during the 1973 record snowfall after leaving for the grocery. Relatives reported him missing and nothing found until this week. The find occurred Saturday in a wooded area about 100 yards from the highway.
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