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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 2005
Page
9
Chicago report notes rate hikes slow and premiums decline for many drivers. Steady drop in accidents and smarter risk management let insurers pass savings to policyholders amid competitive market. State Farm lowers prices in 32 states while market competition intensifies.
Former Tyco International CEO Dennis Kozlowski and finance chief Mark Swartz were found guilty of grand larceny securities fraud and related charges for looting more than 600 million to fund lavish parties art and a Manhattan condo with a 6000 shower curtain. They face up to 30 years in prison and plan to appeal as trial details included a four month Manhattan court proceeding and a prior mistrial.
A 4 year old boy died on Mission Space at Walt Disney World prompting renewed calls for federal ride safety oversight. Florida inspectors say parks are largely exempt from carnival ride laws, limiting state action. Rep Edward Markey advocates restoring federal oversight to address regulatory gaps nationwide.
Stevie Wonder agreed to pay funeral costs for five children killed in a June 12 Kensington fire in Philadelphia. Publicist Ira Tucker said Wonder was deeply moved by the tragedy and wanted to help the families. The blaze claimed three sisters Summer Cooke 5 Samantha Bowers 4 Sabrina Dickson 22 months and two cousins Amber Johnson 3 and Reginald Ringgold. His gesture aims to ease a family burden amid the heartbreak.
Iranian polls stayed open four extra hours with booths at Tehran's main cemetery as voters reject a boycott push in the closest contest since 1979. A possible runoff next week could follow if no candidate gains a clear majority amid reform and nuclear talks pressures. In Baghdad, residents flee after a car bomb attack triggers a fire, with lime dumped from a nearby shop to curb the blaze.
U S troops hit a dusty border town with airstrikes and tank fire, seizing about 100 militants in a three day push against insurgents using the area to ferry foreign bombers from Syria. In Fallujah a car bombing killed five Iraqis and wounded ten, targeting the mayor and police commander.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il said the regime could rejoin disarmament talks as soon as next month and might renounce nuclear weapons one day. He urged respectful treatment and said he held no ill will toward President Bush, calling him interesting to talk to.
In Roseburg Oregon a newborn kitten named Gemini was born with two faces two mouths two noses and four eyes. Owner Leeblufe ar expressed hope for survival while veterinarian Alan Ross said life expectancy is uncertain and survival odds were around ten percent when first seen. In Charleston West Virginia a three foot kangaroo was spotted roaming near homes and rural roads with residents reporting sightings at night and early morning.
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