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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 2000
Page
6
Americans boosted spending in February at more than double income growth and pushed the personal savings rate to a record low. Economists say the Federal Reserve has not finished raising rates to curb inflation, despite the faster spending pace. Personal income rose just 0.4 percent, the slowest since December.
Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian defended a U S weapons sale plan saying arms are needed for Taiwan's security and peace. He declined to urge delaying the annual U S decision on weapons to Taiwan and noted Beijing protests. The interview underscores Taiwan's push to balance defense needs with Beijing's ire.
Putin calls parliament to quickly ratify START II amid past opposition from hard-liners and communists. He urges further reductions in nuclear missiles as a step toward smoother Moscow Western relations and thawing NATO ties after tensions over Yugoslavia. START I limits set US and Russia to 3,000 to 3,500 warheads each.
Defense Secretary William Cohen said the Pentagon will continue its investigation of Lt. Gen. Claudia Kennedy's sexual harassment complaint. Kennedy, 52, the Army deputy chief of staff for intelligence, alleges harassment by a fellow general. Cohen noted the case was reported by The Washington Times. com and reaffirmed zero tolerance and that the process will proceed.
A San Diego man Billy McCall received six years in prison for an Aug. 1 attack on a woman that was ruled a hate crime. The sentence adds two years for the hate crime enhancement, marking the first use of California hate crime law to target gender. The victim was tackled from behind and struck on the sidewalk.
London AP reports Bernard Quinn, 57, cleared of harassment accusations after being arrested outside Princess Anne estate. Authorities said evidence did not support prosecution amid claims of his obsession with the Queen's daughter.
International reports raise Kanungu deaths from 330 to 530 after reopening scenes. Discoveries push total to at least 924 across four compounds linked to the Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God. Series of mass graves and exhumations follow through March with ongoing excavations and revised totals.
The wake of Mount Usu eruptions in Japan and a Uganda sect massacre both dominate headlines. In Japan ash and mudslide fears rise as 11,000 evacuees seek shelter. in Uganda the death toll climbs to 924 with authorities pursuing attackers and organizing prayers as searches proceed.
Ted Lightle 68, head of the states Office of Information Resources since 1983, plans to retire but stay engaged with technology while pursuing golf and race events. The agency now employs 300 with a 68 million dollar budget. His successor has not been chosen.
Spartanburg police will log each traffic stop including location year color make license plate and occupants race and gender. Tickets arrests searches and outcomes will be recorded with biannual random audits and public results to ensure against racial profiling. Chief Tony Fisher says the move invites transparency and urges peers to follow.
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