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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 2000
Page
6
At The Hague UN judges sentenced five Bosnian Croat militiamen to up to 25 years each in the largest conviction to date by the A juzzi war crimes court for the 1992 95 Bosnian war. The verdicts describe a killing spree in Ahmid central Bosnia where over 100 Muslims were killed and Muslim homes burned.
A federal grand jury charged Yu Zheng and Sheng Ding with four counts each in a scheme to smuggle 12 Chinese nationals into the United States aboard a cargo ship from Hong Kong. They were arrested January 2 at the Port of Seattle after stowaways were found in a filthy container from the OOCL Faith. Prosecutors say they charged up to $60 000 per person and arranged placing the 12 in a 40 foot container and loading it aboard the vessel.
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warned the booming stock market could overheat the U.S. economy as private economists prepare for a fourth interest-rate hike since last June. He linked high consumer spending to the wealth effect from rising portfolios, noting it could strain resources and raise inflation if not moderated.
The Defense Ministry in Grozny rejected reports of rising Russian casualties as media claimed 33 soldiers died in Chechnya over 24 hours. Military aircraft continued bombing suspected rebel encampments as independent analysts questioned the ministry’s low tallies.
In Pontiac Michigan Judge Eugene Moore ordered 13 year old Nathaniel Abraham to stay in a youth detention center until age 21 for the murder of Ronnie Greene Jr age 18 outside a convenience store. The judge cited Michigan's flawed juvenile justice system and urged community reform.
Upstate Sen Ty Courtney says legislators should be barred from the House floor while running for Employment Security Commission seats. The panel is elected by the General Assembly, and several lawmakers and former officials are vying for the open posts with salaries above 80 000 dollars per year.
A Justice Department inquiry into South Carolina's Republican presidential primary has delayed the Democratic contest. State Rep. Todd Rutherford and seven voters claim the Feb 19 GOP primary burdens black precincts. Officials said the outcome hinges on a possible recusal and reclearance, leaving Democrats in limbo as polls were set for a March 9 firehouse style event.
Gates steps back from daily leadership to pursue future technologies and remains chairman while Ballmer becomes CEO. Gates jokes about returning to coding as he shifts focus to Windows 2000 timing and software architecture.
New York reports the Internet boom driving domain names to high prices from 70 dollars to millions. Luxury domains like Business.com and America.com command multi million values while names such as wallstreet.com autos.com inter hhet.com tv.com attract six figure sums. The market favors memorable generic names and regulators eye new categories.
President Clinton would offer a tax credit up to 10 for taxpayers who file income tax returns electronically. A 5 credit would apply to those using the IRS Telefile system. Officials say the incentive could shift habits toward e filing, speeding refunds and improving receipt confirmations.
Oprah Winfrey will return to Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management to teach Dynamics of Leadership next fall. Assistant Dean Rich Honack says student reviews were among the strongest for any professor and students said they learned real value.
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