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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1998
Page
2
In Taiwan elementary schools begin summer break a week early while camps close and pools bar under 14s. The deadly intestinal virus has killed 52 children and sent 157 to hospital, triggering urgent but late actions by officials to curb spread.
A mummified man in Brandenburg an der Havel died of natural causes, found in an empty attic home after years unreported. a candy theft at a Fredrikstad day care reveals a minor crime. IMF loan delay hits Russia, markets dip. Puerto Rico protests turn violent with bombs, cable cuts, and bank targeting amid privatization efforts.
Beijing welcomed President Clinton as he began his state visit with a ceremony in Tiananmen Square. White House aides warned of protests over fresh dissident arrests. National Security Adviser Sandy Berger labeled China’s human rights record terrible and urged Beijing to release detainees promptly. Clinton and Jiang Zemin would meet inside the Great Hall of the People.
Massachusetts teachers who failed the first basic reading and writing test for educators were saved by a passing curve after the Board of Education lowered the passing rate from 56 percent to 44 percent. Acting Gov. Cellucci and House Speaker Finneran denounced the move as appalling and labeled the test-takers and those awarding degrees as idiots.
The piece contrasts Western and Chinese views of Tiananmen and June 4, noting how the names evoke very different meanings. It frames Clinton's Beijing visit in the context of a historic site and a tense political moment, highlighting cultural perception differences.
Cincinnati prosecutors charged Howard Beatty, 44, with attempting to bribe a key prosecution witness in the Larry Flynt obscenity case. Beatty offered $50,000 to a boy who allegedly bought explicit videos at the Flynt bookstore when 14, amid hints the Flynts may have directed the witness. Beatty faces up to five years in prison. authorities say the Flynts may have provided the name.
A federal jury convicted two Tyson Foods Inc. executives on related counts tied to gifts to Agriculture officials and a Tyson lobbyist. Jack Williams was found guilty on two counts of lying to investigators, Archie Schaffer III convicted on two counts of giving illegal gifts, with acquittals on other counts. A four year independent counsel probe found intent to violate laws and cover up.
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