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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1997
Page
2
Reports say NATO led forces faced stone throwing crowds in three Serb held towns after positioning to prevent clashes between supporters of Radovan Karadzic and rivals. One soldier injured by rocks. officials say no gunfire by NATO.
Families of air crash victims form the National Air Disaster Alliance to push for a federal law barring airlines from blocking family contact. The alliance, created in 1995, lobbies Congress for policy changes while the NTSB coordinates victim support via the Red Cross.
Former agriculture secretary Mike Espy is indicted for repeatedly lying to investigators to hide lavish gifts from Tyson Foods and Sun Diamond Growers of California. The case, led by Donald Smaltz, seeks trial possibly this fall as investigators cite $3.5 million in fines against involved companies and associates.
Timothy McVeigh replaces lead attorney Stephen Jones as he appeals the Oklahoma City bombing verdict. McVeigh, 29, says Jones lied and botched the case, while Jones states he sought to exit due to McVeigh’s anger and self destruction. The April 19, 1995 bombing killed 168 and injured more than 500.
Federal Rail Administration chief Jolene M. Molitoris cites widespread fatigue among Union Pacific workers as a key factor in recent wrecks. The agency’s 10 day nationwide review found dangerous train maneuvers and dispatch errors tied to workers clocking 12 plus hours daily with no rest.
Aiken Standard provides office hours, switchboard, and subscription contact details. Publisher Scott B. Hunter is reachable at the main line with extensions for Local News Features and Sports. Rates for home and county mail span monthly and yearly options with advance payment noted.
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