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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 2000
Page
6
In CAPE TOWN the oil spill off the coast prompted a massive operation. More than 10,000 clean penguins were evacuated from Robben Island and released after eight hours to swim home as rescue centers cared for some 18,000 birds. 4,000 more were in other facilities. Authorities anticipate totals will rise as the spill continues.
Ramush Haradinaj, a former Kosovo Liberation Army commander and Alliance for the Future of Kosovo leader, was wounded in a dawn shootout with supporters of a rival Albanian faction in Strelece Kosovo. Witnesses and party sources described a disputed gunbattle raising concerns about ethnic Albanian political violence.
In Okinawa City, strict rules apply to US Marines including a liquor ban and mandatory uniforms and curfew amid anger over a molestation case involving a 19 year old Marine. The measures, announced by Lt Gen Earl B Hailston, aim to ensure security for the July 21 23 G8 gathering on the island.
The two star general accused of harassing the Army's top female officer has requested retirement. Maj. Gen. Larry Smith, who was reprimanded for conduct unbecoming an officer and sexual harassment, filed to retire on September 1. Army officials expect approval and he issued a brief denial of wrongdoing.
Jim Carrey clashes with gossip columnist Liz Smith over perceived mean remarks and his on set behavior while Smith notes his withdrawal from a Schumacher project and quarrels with the Farrelly brothers. Meanwhile Gloria Estefan reunites Miami Sound Machine for a November album under Sony Discos. Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid divorce rumors swirl with Crowe and set tensions on Any Given Sunday.
In Durban Africa hosts the 13th International AIDS Conference as sub Saharan Africa bears about 70 percent of global infections and millions face infection rates in countries from Botswana to Nigeria. Uganda shows a dramatic turnaround under Museveni with a national prevention push and leadership praised.
Easley police say Jason Howell Cobb 26 was arrested on consent without incident and released on 10000 bond after being charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct. Hospital says a patient was assaulted by a male employee Tuesday and Cobb has been suspended.
A Michigan statewide poll shows Bush at 46 percent, Gore at 34 percent, with Ralph Nader at 8 percent and Pat Buchanan at 3 percent. The survey contrasts May results where Gore led and notes third party impact along with a multimillion dollar DNC ad buy.
Greenwood District 50 administrator Randy Vaughn helped launch a web based system that lets anyone apply to teach in South Carolina. About 700 applicants vied for 24 positions as districts shift from paper forms to digital profiles, with transcripts to be added and confidentiality preserved.
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