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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1999
Page
2
A Chinese domestic Tupolev 154 crashed near Wenzhou in southeast China killing all 64 aboard including 51 passengers. The plane originated from Chengdu and the airport official gave the death toll.
Jurors spent under three hours deliberating and found John William King guilty of capital murder in the 1998 abduction and murder of James Byrd Jr. in Jasper Texas. The verdict elicits calls for the death penalty or life imprisonment with testimony pending for the punishment phase.
In Pristina ethnic Albanians fear fresh violence as peace talks in Ram bouillet fail. Serbs express defiance and NATO air strikes are seen as temporarily avoided while Albanians press for time to weigh a possible deal.
In Columbia Gov. Jim Hodges outlines a plan with lawmakers to tax and regulate video gambling, with the main dispute over ending the $125 a day winnings cap. Spokeswoman Nina Brook says agreement exists on tough regulation, while the cap remains the sticking point.
Isakson swept the nonpartisan special election in Georgia's 6th District to replace Newt Gingrich. He captured 51,548 votes, 65 percent, defeating six opponents including Christina Jeffrey who earned 20,116 votes or 26 percent.
Lucinda Williams winning best album 1996 in Village Voice annual poll, narrowly ahead of Lauryn Hill The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Hawthorne recalls Yes Minister role after knighthood. Florence Henderson sues over porn Queen shirts using her image in LA court.
The notice provides telephone extensions for local news 219 features 218 and sports 220 at the 648-2311 desk. It references the Aiken Standard publication and an 1087 establishment note with an incomplete address.
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