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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1999
Page
8
Aum Shinrikyo offered its first apology for poison gas attacks including the Tokyo subway strike that killed 12 and sickened thousands in March 1995. Acting leader Tatsuko Muraoka promised compensation but gave few details while founder Shoko Asahara faces trial for numerous crimes.
Italy's Senate approved a law awarding up to 2 million dollars to families of 20 people who died when a US Marine jet clipped a cable car line in the Italian Alps. A special commissioner will identify victims' relatives, determine damages, and pay within three months under NATO terms that assign 25 percent to the host nation and 75 percent to the responsible country.
FBI informant claims up to 100 victims tied to Juarez cartel may be buried on two desert ranches near Ciudad Juarez. Bones and clothing found at Rancho de la Campana as Mexican authorities question detainees and investigate missing persons figures, including Americans.
Washington debates FDA authority to regulate tobacco as a drug and curb underage sales. Government seeks to overturn a lower court ruling, arguing tobacco is a major public health issue. Industry contends FDA oversteps law, while supporters warn of cancer risks and nicotine addiction affecting millions.
An international team mapping virtually a full human chromosome marks a major milestone in the 3 billion dollar Human Genome Project. Francis Collins of NIH calls it a milestone as researchers aim to detail the genes for brain, hair, and height. The genome comprises 23 chromosome pairs and underpins new gene therapy approaches to treat disease with fewer side effects.
Milan based actress Sophia Loren promotes cooking as an act of love and urges parents to supervise children's eating and habits. Barbara Bush and her son Jeb visit South Florida to back a program encouraging parents to read with children and involve families in literacy efforts. They read Dr. Seuss to elementary students to launch the initiative.
In Cook County Circuit Court Judge Janice Bierman treated traffic offenders to an unusual session led by mezzo soprano Jennifer Larmore appearing for her husband William Powers. The court dismissed the expired license charge while the speeding ticket led to a negotiated trade, with Larmore delivering a performance after being asked to sing.
Gov. Jim Hodges told the seven member Commission on Women they have a role on policy issues including domestic violence pay equity breast cancer and child care He urged a working group approach and said the commission should monitor health and Social Services departments for policy changes Also noted MADD anti drunk driving drive and a hospital Medicare funding warning in travel
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