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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1998
Page
2
A 48 hour general strike aimed at opposing the sale of the state telephone company devolved from dramatic airport blockades to picket line scuffles with police and an ax attack on a telephone pole. Independentistas rally capped by Lolita Lebron’s speech.
Rioters in Lagos Abeokuta Ibadan and Thadan clashed after Moshood Abiola died in prison at age 60. Police used tear gas as protests turned deadly with at least 19 killed. Abubakar called for calm and pledged a path to democracy while awaiting autopsy results.
Police used plastic bullets to repel protesters blocking a rural church amid planning talks between Orange Order leaders and Tony Blair over a contentious Garvaghy Road march in Portadown. Violence spread across Belfast area with gunfire, grenades, and arson as authorities reported extensive damage and arrests.
Congress moves toward final approval of a broad IRS overhaul as Senate expected to back the bill by a large bipartisan margin after the House vote 402 to 8. If Clinton signs, the reform would be the most significant since 1962 and aims to grant taxpayers greater rights and more openness.
The Federal Election Commission warns that many candidates may miss full federal matching funds in the 2000 primaries as only 13 percent of taxpayers endorsed the $3 tax checkoff in 1996. Analysts say low participation undermines campaign finance and contributions.
In Wilmington Delaware Amy Grossberg and Brian Peterson faced sentencing for manslaughter in the death of their baby born two years ago. They pleaded guilty in separate bargains and could receive up to 10 years with guideline terms around two and a half years at the hearing before Judge Henry duPont Ridgely.
The notice outlines payment options including 9 months at 94.65 and 6 months at 69.30, with 138.60 per year. Other mail rates show 17.80 per month, 55.40 for 3 months, 106.00 for 6 months, and 218.40 per year. Advance payments may be made.
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