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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 2014
Page
14
A wildfire expanded to 9.37 square miles on Marine Corps Camp Pendleton as gusty winds persisted. Officials reported numerous firefighting aircraft, including air tankers and military helicopters, were deployed to combat the blaze which was no longer deemed a threat in the area.
Los Angeles fire officials report a high pressure pipeline valve failure sent about 10 thousand gallons of crude into streets near Atwater Village around 12 15 a m. Oil covered knee deep puddles as buildings, a strip club, and commercial sites were affected and evacuated. Crews shut off the 20 inch line after 45 minutes and inspectors traced the origin.
Anti government demonstrations spread through major cities including Sao Paulo and Recife as protesters burn tires and block highways to press housing and education demands tied to the World Cup. Police block entrances while unions press for higher wages and better working conditions amid arena construction concerns.
In Soma graves are dug as women sing improvised laments over the dead miners. Rescue teams add nine victims, lifting the toll to 283 with many still missing. Protests erupt nationwide as Prime Minister Erdogan faces continued backlash.
President Putin said Ukraine's $3.5 billion gas debt forces prepaid deliveries beginning in June. The move heightens Moscow's pressure amid Kyiv’s reluctance to back an international peace plan. In Mecca, Saudi officials fear Mecca could become a route for MERS spread during the pilgrimage as infections rise globally.
A 1,000-strong mob stormed a Taiwanese steel mill in Hanoi Vietnam hunting Chinese workers. One person was killed and scores were attacked before the complex was set ablaze as anti China protests flared over Beijing oil rig actions in the disputed South China Sea.
A compact stock roundup highlights local ticker activity with notable moves among listed firms. Investors watched modest gains and losses across several small caps tied to regional commerce as market volatility persisted.
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