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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 2000
Page
14
Democrats plan to press Sen. John Ashcroft over his civil rights record as his confirmation hearings approach. Critics cite past remarks on Confederates and minorities, while supporters point to his stance on charity and federal aid.
Thomas Wade Truett, 29, survived 16 days buried in a snowbound sports car in Deschutes National Forest after abandoning his Air Force fuel manager job. Chuck Bloom and others hauling a snowmobile found a clue in a frozen backpack revealing a window and a tapping hand.
President Clinton weighs a peace accord with Israelis and Palestinians as refugee issues loom large. Barak signals willingness to move on East Jerusalem, prompting Clinton to offer his own ideas. White House briefing notes were oral and nonbinding, leaving room to adjust or drop proposals. State Department spokesman Beeker says a reply is expected later this week.
Relatives identify 309 victims from a Christmas night mall fire in Luoyang as authorities question operators and place them under surveillance. Premier Zhu Rongji and Vice President Hu Jintao order a thorough investigation and punishment for those responsible. Most victims died in an unlicensed disco on the top floor after smoke engulfed the lower floor shops. Police question 20 people tied to the fire and restrict their movements.
Michael McDermott 42, a software tester at Edgewater Technology in Wakefield, allegedly killed seven coworkers with a rifle, shotgun, and pistol amid a dispute over back taxes. Investigators say the IRS garnish order targeted executives, with officials noting no prior criminal record or building access issues.
Mike Tyson is accused by Victoria Bianco, 24, of a May 8 shove at Cheetah's, causing a tailbone injury. Bianco seeks damages. Tyson’s lawyer alleges the suit is driven by money, not justice, while Bianco’s attorney did not respond. Separately in Athens, city officials consider preserving REM’s nearby trestle pictured on Murmur’s cover, with fan fundraising underway.
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