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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1996
Page
2
Philadelphia report says 46 year old activist Kathy Change set herself on fire on the University of Pennsylvania campus to draw support for world peace. About 50 witnesses watched as flames rose ten feet. Police found death by own action notes in a push cart nearby.
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Errant fireworks at a nearby hotel birthday party caused about $80,000 in damage to Julio Iglesias home in Acapulco Mexico. A recording studio and a cabana were also damaged in the incident.
Federal prosecutors seek to compel cooperation from an FBI official charged with obstructing justice in the Ruby Ridge siege. E Michael Kahoe faces a one count information with up to 10 years in prison and a $250000 fine for destroying an after action critique.
California wildfires that burned 35 000 acres weakened as gusts fell, allowing crews to push containment. Four major blazes across four counties scorched about 14 000 acres in Malibu, destroying at least six homes. Six firefighters were badly burned in a Malibu canyon flare up, with one in critical condition. Actress Loretta Swit was among residents fleeing Carlsbad as fires left charred homes.
A year and twenty days after O J Simpson was acquitted a new civil trial begins with opening statements in Santa Monica. Plaintiffs seek unspecified damages claiming he killed Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman while defense and plaintiffs clash over evidence and prior testimony.
Canadian Auto Workers reached a tentative contract with GM of Canada for 26 300 workers and ratification was expected today. The UAW and GM have talked through the strike and may sign within two weeks. Plant layoffs loom as parts disruption lingers.
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