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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1999
Page
6
Abdullah Ocalan told a Turkish court that armed clashes must cease and arms laid down. Speaking Monday from a bulletproof cage on Imrali Island he warned of bloodshed if hanged and said the fighters should stop their struggle as he faces treason charges. He was expected to address the court today.
The South Lebanon Army, a 2,500 strong force backed by Israel, retreated from a large area in southern Lebanon after guerrilla attacks that killed two and prompted Israeli airstrikes. Prime Minister elect Barak had pledged to pull out 1,500 Israeli troops within a year.
Belgrade pledged to accept the G8 principles for ending the Kosovo crisis amid renewed violence. Russian envoy Chernomyrdin travels to Bonn to meet Talbott Ahtisaari and Schroeder with new proposals. Milosevic faces pressure as UK and others demand NATO troops presence and a political settlement.
Mandela at 80 retires from his presidency after a life of struggle and triumph. South Africa prepares for its second all race election and his era ends as the nation faces economic disparity crime and poverty while he seeks time with grandchildren and memoir writing.
Astronomers warn the sun’s 11 year cycle will peak January to April bringing solar flares and coronal mass ejections that could disrupt satellites navigation and communications. They forecast widespread power and device outages alongside possible spacewalking risks and aviation impacts.
Spoleto Festival board approves a long range plan aiming to raise the budget 7 percent annually and push for record ticket sales this year. The plan covers artistic, financial and organizational reforms, including a large endowment and earlier input on future programming.
A Greenville man in his twenties died after falling from the SR 291 bridge over I 385, landing in the southbound lanes. The ACLU sues Myrtle Beach over a rainbow flag ban. A teen, Allen Lansbury, 16, was shot in North Charleston. Hermina Traeye Memorial Nursing Center on Johns Island faces new inspection after Medicaid suspension.
WHITEHALL N Y supporters want a postage stamp for World War II hero Audie Murphy who died in 1971 at age 46 after nine major battles and 93 honors. The effort follows praise from Korean War veteran Richard Currier as Murphys image endures despite years.
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