UN and Security Council weigh Iraq arms plan warning
The United States Britain press for a UN resolution backing open access to sensitive sites in Iraq with threats of severe consequences if promises aren t kept. China France and Russia hesitate while Kofi Annan defends the deal as preserving inspections and support from Richard Butler the chief weapons inspector.
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France
Russia
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Annan
Washington
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Congress
Saddam Hussein
Jesse Helms
Richard Butler
USC Aiken Dance Team Clinches Three Straight Conference Titles
USC Aiken dance squad, led by Weld and Osbon, won their third consecutive conference championship using choreographer Corey Burns. The team prepares during fall, practices twice weekly, and eyes a national berth next season with tryouts set for April 19-20 and details at 641-3588.
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Blume
Charleston
College of Charleston
USC Aiken
Corey Burns
Burns Dance Studio
Burns
Prince
Kiss
Augusta State
Osbon
USL Aiken
Lawyers clash as police face abuse of search suit
Police officers are accused of staging an illegal search and excessive force in arrests. Chris Mills, representing the teenagers, argues investigators should have better checked runaway claims. David Morrison counters, stressing dangers officers face and lack of hindsight. Plaintiffs include David Johnson, Robert Johnson IV, Amanda Vickers, Nicole Wilson, and David Clarke.
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Mills
David Morrison
State Municipal Association Insurance Fund
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Busbee
David Johnson
Robert W. Johnson IV
Amanda Vickers
Nicole Wilson
David Clarke
Informant Cobb to testify on bribery tainted tax rollback
Columba legislators said former lobbyist and FBI informant in Operation Lost Trust will be subpoenaed to testify about a bribery tainted tax rollback. Ron Cobb could testify as early as March 17, with Subcommittee chair Sen. Tom Moore noting review of Lost Trust documents. The panel awaits Justice Department permission to access materials.
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Greenville
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Public Works dispute over water line charges and FOIA access
New Ellenton officials spar over water line revenue and meter readings for Oct-Dec 1997. Public Works argues for access to sanitation and sewer records, while City counters that compromis e negotiations are aimed at setting a fair charge. Attorney Gary Smith seeks dismissal and production of documents in a court fight.
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Commission
Gary Smith
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New Ellenton
Gene Crawford
Edwin “Tink” Sanders
Mark Griffith
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