Tiananmen leader Wang Dan jailed for 11 years in secret ruling
Wang Dan, 27, convicted in a brief secret trial of conspiring to subvert the Chinese government. Xinhua reports an 11 year sentence after previous 3 1/2 years in prison for 1989 activities, with alleged parole violation and overseas links cited. The case follows China’s pattern of convictions in critical trials. The top former dissident is said to have written essays, aided others in hardship, and accepted overseas aid.
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Maya Angelou tribute spotlights women's rights champions
Maya Angelou and groups from Somalia Peru and India gathered at a UN tribute noting unity in the fight for women’s rights. The event featured singer Scott Weiland who was released from treatment after five months and faces no further drug charges as STP plans a six week U.S. tour.
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Glove Evidence Rise Pressure in Simpson Case
In Santa Monica plaintiffs seek the glove Detective Fuhrman said he found while avoiding Fuhrman on the stand. Ron Phillips testified about Fuhrman's statements the day after the June 12 1994 slayings as the defense argues Fuhrman could have planted the glove to frame Simpson. Simpson, 49, was not present and was acquitted last October.
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FBI probes role in bombing leak
FBI Director Louis Freeh disclosed two internal investigations into the case. He opened a leak inquiry on August 1 and an inquiry into Richard Jewell's July interrogation on September 27. The Atlanta Journal had named Jewell as a leading suspect July 30 amid the Olympic bombing fallout.
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GM faces production crisis as UAW walks at GM plants
Midwest walkouts by Indianapolis and Janesville workers widen GM labor disputes as talks resume on a new national contract for 215,000 GM employees. Union says actions target local issues while GM cites ongoing recovery from a three week Canadian auto workers strike and parts shortages.
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DNC releases interim fundraising report amid scrutiny
The Democratic National Committee posted a makeshift finance report showing about 10 million dollars in contributions and nearly 11 million in cash on hand for the first half of October. It faces questions over possible foreign money and delayed filing plans, with a fuller report promised by week’s end. The document notes about 6 million in federally limitable contributions and 4 million in soft money.
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Weather outlook mild with mid 80s to 80s
Partly cloudy today with comfortable mid 80s temperatures and southwest winds near 10 mph. Thursday looks mostly sunny with slightly cooler highs in the low 80s as sunset today is 5 38 p m and sunrise tomorrow at 6 45 a m.
Aiken Standard Publisher Contacts and Delivery Details
The Aiken Standard information page lists contact numbers for the switchboard editor and circulation, a publisher’s address in Aiken South Carolina, and subscription rates. It also shows delivery expectations and service hours with calls to 648 numbers and 649 contact for delivery issues.
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