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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 2000
Page
8
Lawmakers join protesters at Vieques Puerto Rico ready for an FBI led raid on the Navy training range. Dozens occupy campsites and front gates while Pentagon officials warn arrests will be needed to clear the area. Military ships and helicopters inch closer as tensions rise.
Raul Martinez, a Cuban immigrant and 24-year police veteran, was sworn in as Miami chief becoming the department's first Hispanic leader. His appointment came despite mayoral opposition as City Manager Warshaw fights for job security amid a city commission vote. Martinez succeeds William O'Brien who resigned after the April 22 federal raid in Elian Gonzalez case.
ABC reports, citing an unreleased Jefferson County draft, that all victims died before SWAT reached Columbine High School library despite a teacher 911 call about gunfire outside. Families sue for the final report, with a May 15 deadline set by a judge.
A pre dawn clash on Jolo island between Philippine troops and Abu Sayyaf guerrillas holding 21 hostages left two dead, including 10 foreign tourists. Officials say no hostages were found in the bamboo hut. In Basilan province another 13 of 27 captives were rescued.
Old Dominion University seniors react with petitions to replace Fred Rogers as Saturday speaker for the commencement ceremonies. Students say Mr Rogers is for kids not adults and compare him to Barney and Teletubbies.
Defendants Abdel Basset Ali al Megrahi and Lamen Khalifa Fhimah deny charges for the 1988 Pan Am 103 bombing over Lockerbie. The defense blames Palestinian and other groups, citing Mohammed Abu Talb and Palestinian factions as co conspirators. Prosecutors call Heathrow witness Richard Dawson to testify as judges and staff arrive in ceremonial dress.
The AP reports a legal battle over whether certain South Carolina Democrats will appear on ballots after late filing. Republicans claim a April 10 deadline was missed in 20 counties, while Democrats argue timely filers should stay on. A York County judge allowed four Democrats on despite the missed deadline.
Texas A and M University President Ray Bowen will decide by mid June whether to continue the 90 year old bonfire ritual after a five member panel linked the November 18 collapse to organizational failures and structural flaws. The 261 page report cites excessive stress from wedging logs and inadequate wiring in the lowest stack with no steel cables used in 1999.
University of South Carolina asks EEOC to revisit a finding that 26 black maintenance workers faced discrimination under the Civil Rights Act. Officials say the probe was unfair and not representative of all staff, noting many workers lack management roles and the school has strong employment practices.
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