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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1996

Page

2

Lois Lane sues Bally’s for contract money in LA

Lois Lane co star Teri Hatcher sues Ballys Health and Tennis Corp in California state court claiming she was under paid 312 500 under a one year contract to promote Ballys in TV commercials print ads and appearances The suit says she received half the promised amount for the Chicago based chain

Lois Lane Contract Money LOS Angeles Super Bucks Teri Hatcher ABC Lois & Clark Bally's Health & Tennis Corp Ccain Hatcher Bally's

Hopkins back on set after neck surgery in Canmore

Anthony Hopkins, star of Surviving Picasso, reports feeling stronger after neck surgery to remove pieces of a ruptured disc. He returned to The Bookworm set near Canmore five days after the Calgary hospital operation, saying he regrets not doing it sooner.

Hopkins Canmore Alberta Anthony Hopkins Picasso Rocky Mountain Calgary

Aiken Standard Subscription Rates and Publication Details

The Aiken Standard offers HOME DELIVERY rates of 8.95 monthly 26.85 for 3 months 53.70 for 6 months and 107.40 per year. COUNTY MAIL rates are 11.20 monthly 33.60 for 3 months 67.20 for 6 months and 134.40 per year. OTHER MAIL rates 17.45 monthly 52.35 for 3 months 104.75 for 6 months and 209.40 per year. The paper lists advance payment to Aiken Standard PEM Subscription. Established 1867, ISSN 0893 2557. Published weekday afternoons and weekend editions by Aiken Communications Inc. Postage paid at Aiken SC. Address changes to P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.

Aiken Standard - Pem

Firing of security adviser shakes Kremlin

President Yeltsin won swift opposition support for dismissing ex general Alexander Lebed. Communist leader Zyuganov said the firing was overdue and criticized Yeltsin. Opposition leaders warned Lebed should have no military role in politics as they framed the move as a major political and electoral threat to rivals. Lebed’s dismissal followed Yeltsin’s TV address and a decree while he prepared heart surgery.

Moscow Boris Yeltsin Alexander Lebed Lebed Gennady Zyuganov Yeltsin Zyuganov Stanislav Govorukhin People’s Power Feltsin Ebed

Hurricane Lili closes in on Cuba and Cuba woes deepen

Hurricanes Lili nears Cuba after striking Central America killing eight. Castro warns of a potentially catastrophic impact as civil defense workers evacuate tens of thousands from Havana and other coastal areas. Hospitals trim beds and schools dismiss a large student body while authorities plan further evacuations ahead of expected northeast movement.

Havana Lili Cuba Central America Fidel Castro la Timba National Palace Castro Ili Isle of Florida Straits Florida Bahamas

Hiker rescued after eight days in Utah crevasse

John Ey, a 44 year old Tucson printer and photographer, survived eight days trapped in a 75 foot crevasse near Brimstone Canyon in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. He drank about a swallow of water daily, was found after a search dog tracked his scent, and awaits discharge from Page Arizona hospital where he’s treated for dehydration.

Lake City John Ey Utah Tucson Ariz Brimstone Canyon New Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Salt Lake City Page Escalante

Bank siege ends with hostage situation in Houma

In Houma Louisiana deputy sheriff Chad Louviere stormed into Argent Bank and killed teller Pamela Duplantis 27 before taking hostages including his estranged wife Adele Louviere. Nightlong negotiations followed as police sought surrender and safe release of remaining captives.

Houma Pamela Duplantis Chad Louviere Louviere

O J Simpson civil trial jury hit by early disruption

Santa Monica California. The OJ Simpson wrongful death civil jury was seated less than two hours when trouble arose over alleged misconduct by a black juror. Officials offered few details but indicated the juror could be dismissed, potentially delaying opening statements to Tuesday as eight alternates remain to be chosen. The juror cited past domestic violence accusations and military service, with relatives in the FBI and suspicions about police and evidence.

Santa Monica Calif Jerrianne Hayslett FBI Simpson

Jury sees Crush video in Jones talk show trial

In Pontiac Michigan Jonathan Schmitz laughed on the Jenny Jones Show when his gay friend Scott Amedure revealed a crush. Three days later Amedure was killed. Jurors viewed the never aired episode and clips broadcast nationally while Schmitz claimed heterosexuality amid defense claims of ambush and mental illness contributing to the murder.

Pontiac Mich Jonathan Schmitz Jenny Jones Scott Amedure Riend Schmitz Chicago

Relatives prepare to bury stampede victims in Guatemala City

Relatives mourn as burials begin for 84 soccer fans killed or smothered in a stadium stampede at Mateo Flores before a World Cup qualifier. Coffin vendors lament the tragedy while families demand explanations from government and sports officials about how the disaster occurred.

Mateo Flores Guatemala City Municpal Cesar Estrada Estrada Latin America Aureia de Solares Costa Rica

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