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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1999
Page
8
Rebels attacked a 25-person Nepal police and election team en route to Sisna village injuring five. The insurgents oppose the monarchy and call for a boycott as Nepal prepares voting across districts, with police massing to counter violence ahead of May polls.
Chariton Heston led the NRA at a Denver gathering defending gun rights after Columbine. Thousands protested outside while a smaller, one day meeting reduced exhibits and faced mayoral opposition. Protests included chants and a human chain around the Adams Mark Hotel as parents shared personal stories.
In Havana thousands join the annual May Day parade led by Fidel Castro, with workers waving banners about their views on the US embargo and Yugoslavia. Castro, in his green uniform, watched from the reviewing stand as signs denounced the blockade and US involvement.
At the state convention Democrats consider delaying the February primary to avoid losing input on the national platform and the 11 nomination votes. Don Fowler urges reconsideration citing no national party support while Dick Harpootlian accuses the national committee of zero help and limited funding.
Anderson County fire investigators say William Browning and Major Williams face eight counts of third degree arson in a string of fires including two vacant Brookstone Meadows houses near I 85. Browning and Williams had prior charges dismissed against one man as new indictments were filed.
Worcester designer Harvey Ball defends the smiley face while Mister Manson pauses a Cedar Rapids show after a yellow prop sticker triggers unrest. Ball plans an autographed pin with Lighten Up Marilyn amid World Smile Day setup. Harvey Ball is 77.
Wayne Nolin who led the city zoning office from 1985 to 1996 was indicted for lying to FBI about a 1993 bribe. He pled not guilty and posted a $25,000 personal recognizance bond after arraignment. The charge claims he received payment for issuing a variance letter permitting a storage use.
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