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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 2008
Page
12
Kent Couch, 48, completed his Oregon to Idaho journey in a chair lifted by helium balloons. He took off from Bend at dawn, rode about 20 mph, and landed safely near Cambridge, Idaho, in his third try.
A Fourth of July display misfire in Charles City left 37 spectators injured. Fire officials said most injuries were minor as a shell detonated and a fireball slid into the crowd. Officials cited a misfire involving 13 racks of fireworks during the city show.
The article notes President Bush faces tough topics at the last G eight summit in Toyako Japan. Disputes over global warming oil prices and Iran North Korea nuclear issues loom as Bush negotiates with leaders from Japan Germany Britain France Italy and Canada.
John McCain portrays himself as the underdog as he trails Barack Obama in polls funds and organization while preparing for the general election. He has reorganized his campaign leadership with Steve Schmidt taking greater control amid questions over strategy and transition.
Tens of thousands gathered in Seoul to oppose U S beef imports while a pro government counter rally urged ending protests. Police estimated 50 000 protesters filled City Hall Plaza and an adjacent boulevard as priests and monks joined the chants. About 20 000 riot police were deployed with no clashes reported.
Tehran indicated no plans to stop enriching uranium despite an international offer of incentives. The reply to the EU was sent a day earlier and its contents were not released. Officials cautioned that progress remains uncertain.
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