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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 2000
Page
6
In Washington, Microsoft proposes a last minute settlement to possibly avert a verdict due today. Government sources say progress with a court mediator may persuade Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson to postpone delivering a ruling. Jackson had signaled strong findings against Microsoft in November.
Health worker Magdalene recounts the exhumation of 73 bodies from a mass grave in southwestern Uganda. The list includes young male and female victims with signs of decomposition and external violence. Authorities pursue two movement leaders in connection with at least 562 deaths.
Saddam Hussein's eldest son Odai captured 99.99 percent of votes in a Baghdad northwest constituency, with some centers reporting 100 percent. Owning outlets like Aaily Babil and al-Shebab, he emerges as Saddam's likely heir and could gain influence as a potential parliament speaker.
Senate Republican bill would lift the marriage penalty for about 25 million two income couples by providing tax relief worth 230 to 240 billion dollars over ten years, more than the House measure of 182 billion. Senate Finance Chairman William Roth planned to release details as the committee prepared to begin considering it.
Jerusalem AP: Police urged charges against former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged bribes, misuse of state funds, and keeping 700 state gifts valued at about 110000 dollars. Investigators searched his home, office, and a warehouse housing candlesticks, silverware, candelabras, carpets, pictures, scarves, and a gold letter opener from Vice President Al Gore.
Charlie Sheen received an early release from probation for a misdemeanor conviction. He said the journey began in court almost two years ago and his life has improved since. The ruling stems from a 1996 attack on a girlfriend and extended to June 6, 2000.
In Vienna OPEC ministers fail to agree on how much crude to add, with the United States pressing for 2 to 2.5 million barrels daily to replenish inventories and ease prices. Iran blocks consensus while Saudi Arabia and Kuwait back larger increases. Iran warns it will not back Washington’s plan. US motorists pay about $1.59 a gallon, up from 99.8 cents in February 1999.
South Carolina Transportation Department is examining possible civil rights violations in Beaufort County road paving. A county transportation panel member cites delays on Rivers Hill Road due to a land right of way dispute, while county leaders say condemnation is possible at residents’ cost. In Orangeburg, hundreds evacuated after a rail tank car carrying isobutylene overturned near two nursing homes. no leaks were detected.
The INS said Elian Gonzalez must be turned over by his Miami relatives as a condition of parole by 9 a.m. Thursday if they lose in court. A letter to family attorneys stated the written guarantee to give up Elian is required by law. A May 8 oral argument looming could affect next steps.
The 1998 birth total rose 2 percent to 3.94 million, the first rise since 1990, driven by stronger economy and more women of childbearing age. Single women entering childbearing years and unwed births reached records as teens fueled less of the increase.
South Carolina Gov. Hodges urged local governments, business and environmental leaders to coordinate growth planning to avoid Atlanta like sprawl. He and Georgia Gov. Barnes spoke at the Governor's Summit on Growth noting federal funding losses spurred Georgia’s regional authority for transport and development. Barnes warned growth requires planning to prevent transportation and air quality problems while stressing growth revenue.
Paul T. Chastain Jr of Pickens was sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to four counts of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and one count of possession of a fully automatic machine gun. Police linked him to a 1996 plan to trade 300 Dilauid tablets for explosives and assault weapons as a militia member.
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