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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1999
Page
12
Charlie Trie pleads guilty to campaign finance violations and agrees to help prosecutors trace Asian donations funneled to the Democratic National Committee and Clinton defense fund. He seeks immunity and probation in exchange, amid an Arkansas trial for obstruction of justice.
Environmental experts warn improper pesticide use could pollute waterways as a mild winter and wet spring boost fire ants mosquitoes and other pests. Officials urge following label directions spraying after rain and note newer lower toxicity products are in development while stressing readiness for a challenging season.
NATO hit the Dubrava prison in Istok Kosovo six times killing at least 19 and wounding many as refugees flee across Yugoslavia borders into Albania. Milosevic blames NATO for the exodus while reports of army desertions surface and international allies monitor the strikes.
Gov Jim Hodges introduces the Order of the Silver Crescent to honor exemplary community contribution. He also plans Governor's Certificates for specific state accomplishments. The Palmetto awards faced abuse reports, with former Gov Beasley distributing 700 plus orders in four years. A panel was formed in January to review distributions.
A charter bus carrying 23 Dent Middle School students and six adults collided with a tractor trailer at Carowinds entrance injuring 14 of 29 aboard. No life threatening injuries. The driver was cited for failing to yield. Other items report a life sentence for murder in a wife’s lover case, a fatal gun battle involving a Charleston officer and suspect, and a prosecutor training move to USC.
A federal appeals court in Washington DC orders the Federal Communications Commission to revisit part of the 1997 decision that cut access payments in long distance bills. The court found the fee calculation inadequately explained and requires clarification of the complex formula affecting charges to local phone companies.
A four story Victorian in Haight Ashbury once home to Janis Joplin during 1967 68 is being converted into a drug rehab center. Local musician Country Joe McDonald says Joplin would be pleased with the project and the family life she enjoyed.
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