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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1999
Page
2
An avalanche struck the Inuit village gym in Kangiq sualujjuaq during New Year festivities, killing six and injuring 25 as a blizzard blocked outside help. the toll and missing persons were reported by Const. Francois Dore.
A blinding snow squall on Interstate 75 near Grayling caused a 100-vehicle crash over a mile long leaving one dead and 41 injured. About 150 people were stranded and bused to shelters as state police closed an 11 mile stretch until dusk. Survivors described sudden whiteout and shouted warnings.
San Francisco authorities arrested a veteran utility worker after finding a ready to go hazardous device and more than 250 pounds of ammonium nitrate plus calcium nitrate at two Pacific Gas and Electric warehouses. Investigators also found ammonium nitrate at the suspect's home. He faces charges of possessing a destructive device and related counts.
Senators at the White House refine strategy for President Clinton's impeachment trial with last minute meetings to decide on a test vote after opening statements. A two thirds margin would be required to continue the trial, and failure could lead to a censure path.
The new year introduces invasions of privacy suits for celebrities facing paparazzi. Delaware rewrites its tax code while Florida requires quarantine and rabies tests for ferrets that bite. Thousands of regulations cover teen drivers and industrial rules nationwide.
Milton Berle says he had a mild stroke last month and is resting at his Century City home. The 90 year old performer reports good spirits and plans to slow work pace as doctors advised. His sight was affected but he feels fine and looks ahead to a better new year.
A fireworks loading accident on a barge ahead of a New Year display exploded on the Mississippi River killing two workers and injuring a sheriff's deputy. Up to 200 shells and hundreds of pounds of explosives were involved. the show with about 100000 expected spectators was canceled.
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