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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1997
Page
2
The South African Air Force halted a two week effort off Namibia to locate flight data recorders after U S and German officials planned the next stage of deep sea scanning. US Atlantic Command in Norfolk said hope was lost for survivors.
Moscow reports President Yeltsin signed a law declaring the Orthodox Church Russia’s preeminent faith while limiting activities of Protestant and Catholic groups. Critics, including Gore and Vatican officials, warn of repression as foreign and newer churches face bans on seminaries and public worship until 15 years of residence.
Justices return to the bench to tackle affirmative action in a landmark teacher layoff case and the constitutionality of California Proposition 209. The high court faces a test of race based policies amid a growing conservative tilt and prior support for the concept.
President Clinton accused Republicans of blocking dozens of federal judge nominations amid 100 vacant seats nationwide. He urged an end to partisan delays, citing an impasse that could clog courts and stall justice during a four day Arkansas visit and ongoing DNC discussions.
Clinton announces the first White House Conference on Hate Crimes to be held November 10 in Washington. He urged Americans to fight bigotry and said the forum will include victims, law enforcement, educators and community leaders from across the nation.
In a speech at Ohio Wesleyan University Kurt Vonnegut, aged 75, said Timequake could be his final work, though he urged people to pursue creativity and not be squeamish about harsh words or desecration in art. He also dismissed prophetic purpose in the novel.
The Aiken Standard provides office hours 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday to Friday with subscription and contact numbers including switchboard 648 2311 and fax 648 6052 Editorial staff extensions 219 221 220 Publisher Scott B Hunter contact 648 2311 ext 203. Delivery rates shown include monthly 8 95 three months 26 85 yearly 107 40 county mail 11 20 monthly 53 00 three months 67 20 six months 194 40 yearly 1743 per month for other mail 52 35 for three months 104 78 six months 209 40 yearly.
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