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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2000
Page
10
Presidential candidate George W. Bush said he would reduce the U S nuclear arsenal to the lowest level compatible with national security as part of a broad security review. He noted missile defense and aimed to show Russia the two nations are no longer enemies.
Supporters claim momentum for the measure to normalize relations with China as a House showdown vote approaches. The Clinton administration and business lobbyists press for passage while Rep. David Dreier says hurdles are cleared with added language from Rep. Christopher Cox to require a watchdog commission to annually review human rights protections.
Barbara Knott was abandoned as a newborn in a NYC basement and grew up in Mobile with adoptive parents. Now 38, she supports a safe abandonment movement that lets mothers anonymously leave newborns at hospitals. At least 26 states have adopted or consider similar legislation this year.
In Manila authorities tighten checks after a string of bombings including a deadly latest attack. Shaggy police dogs sweep malls while guards inspect purses in public buildings. Residents like Gertrudes Amancio avoid unattended bags and opt for taxis over crowded jeepneys.
Bill Cosby in a bright red cap with tassel addressed 2 700 graduates at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Radio City noting interns are near and urging graduates to heed loved ones and face possible failure. A separate suit accuses Ashley Judd of libel over comments on USA Today article. Charles Schulz tributes set for National Cartoonists Society award in New York.
United Airlines wins approval to purchase US Airways in an 11.6 billion deal. UAL Corp will pay 4.3 billion in cash and assume 7.3 billion in debt. The merged group would operate over 6,500 daily flights, with 145,000+ employees and 27 billion in annual revenue, expanding East Coast and global network reach.
The Oconee Nuclear Station near Seneca becomes the second U S plant to receive NRC renewal, with licenses extending at least 30 more years. Duke Energy officials say ongoing testing keeps equipment up to date as critics warn of higher costs and safety concerns due to streamlined review.
The last Israeli troops and tanks rolled out of Lebanon at dawn completing a rapid pullout from the southern zone six weeks before the July 7 deadline. Soldiers hugged and cheered as the last tank crossed the border at 6 41 a m. Shiite guerrillas seized several tanks left behind.
Two anti lottery speakers at a Columbia rally joined House Speaker David Wilkins and Rep. Ralph Canty in opposing the government run game. Hodges supports a lottery to fund college scholarships, while Canty warns it preys on the poor. The referendum is set for November.
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