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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1999
Page
6
About six US soldiers killed in the Korea War were identified as remains returned at Panmunjom in North Korea. Approximately 30 American veterans saluted as aluminum caskets were handed over by North Koreans and draped with UN flags. The remains go to a Hawaii lab for possible identification.
In Skopje Hillary Rodham Clinton tours the Stenkovec 1 refugee camp housing thousands of ethnic Albanians and meets Macedonian leaders to discuss Kosovo crisis impacts. She was welcomed at the airport by Nada Gligorova and officials, outlining a one day aid visit.
Tim Deneen and 50 emergency workers dug a shaft and tunneled to a well behind a Mulvane home to reach 17 month old Jessy who had fallen into an 8 to 10 inch wide 25 foot deep well. He was lifted free after five hours and taken to HCA Wesley Medical Center in Wichita in good condition.
Pentagon officials say the 28,000 troop plan for Kosovo peacekeeping is too small and a larger force is needed. Officials cite a possible increase to 30,000 or more with uncertain US participation. Defense and State officials warn Russia's crisis could slow progress as NATO bombs Yugoslavia.
Rainbow House Bistro owner Linda Robertson rehoisted a rainbow flag after a weeklong hiatus as customers voiced support for pride symbols. The city council has not responded to requests for ordinance revisions and two painted rainbow triangles on the building are now deemed signs. The matter is with the Community Appearance Board for permitting.
National Weather Service reports one inch hail in Lyman and quarter size hail near Spartanburg Union and Cherokee borders. High winds toppled a tree on a car in Spartanburg. Westgate Mall flooded as heavy rain fell. A severe thunderstorm warning covers 33 counties. In Hartsville a man faces arson charges after a fatal house fire. In Columbia a 14 year old awaiting psychiatric evaluation for plotting a napalm bomb at Dutch Fork Middle School.
St Lucia Tourist Board says Cole will not perform at Pigeon Island open-air concert replacing her with Eryka Badu. Cole, daughter of Nat King Cole, reportedly advised by doctors to rest voice seven to ten days after Las Vegas shows. Kool and the Gang, David Sanborn and Nestor Torres listed to perform.
New York. Ahmed Best, 25, says all Jar Jar Binks sound effects and voices are his, though the character’s face is computer generated. He performed the physical acting and delivered the lines, but a CGI replacement provides the final look. Best notes he could be funny while others were serious.
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