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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2003
Page
9
Royal Air Force Senior Air Craftsman Matt Lee surveys the horizon at a Gas Oil Separation Plant in Basra as operations continue amid the British deployment.
Basra Iraq oil executives say exports could resume by end of June if facilities are repaired and looting is prevented. They cite sanctions relief as aiding repairs and imports of spare parts, but warn law and order remain a major challenge for boosting production.
Canadian health officials seek a live diagnostic for bovine spongiform encephalopathy as authorities contemplate culling 150 cattle at an Alberta ranch after a single sick cow. FDA officials say no live test exists yet and warn it may be years before reliable methods prove. Researchers express skepticism and demand proof before market impact.
A two year old Algerian girl Emilie Kaidi was pulled from the rubble two days after a 6 magnitude earthquake that killed more than 1,600 people and injured 7,207. A Spanish volunteer handed her to rescuers. she appeared unharmed despite the collapse of her ground floor home. The Interior Ministry warns the death toll may rise as rescue work continues.
Migrants died after smugglers sealed them in an airless semitrailer near Victoria Texas. In Pozos Mexico families bury three Pozos residents among the dead. Officials report 19 died, with 13 identified as Mexican nationals. others from Central America. Suspects including the driver have been arrested as survivors are held.
Congress approved a $330 billion tax cut package, sending it to President Bush after a 51 to 50 Senate vote. House approval earlier was 231 to 200. The package includes rebates, lower rates for families, business breaks, and $20 billion in aid to states over two years. Bush predicted 136 million taxpayers would benefit while economists warn recovery remains slow. Governors like Kentucky's Patton welcomed funds for Medicaid and essential services.
The proposal from the National Governors Association outlines immediate expensing of up to 100000 for new equipment, half of investments expensed this year, and personal tax cuts back to January 1. It promises higher take-home pay in the second half, summer advance refunds up to 400 per child, and reduction of the marriage penalty. Dividend and capital gains taxes would fall to 15 percent, with low income taxes dropping to 5 percent and phasing out by 2008 before returning to current rates.
Melissa Brennan, 27, files a $2 million lawsuit in State Supreme Court Manhattan alleging dangerous sewing supplies on the store floor left her with a needle embedded in her foot during a fitting in November. Her lawyer says surgery removed the needle after a weeklong delay.
Paul McCartney and Heather Mills attended a ceremony at the St. Petersburg Conservatory where the 60 year old singer was named an honorary professor. Vladimir Putin’s regional envoy Valentina Matvienko praised his music for reaching all audiences.
Tim and Jennifer Cross in Solomon Kansas expect to pick up their beagle Norman after another Auburn couple offered to bring the dog home. Norman disappeared March 28 and was later spotted near an Auburn University repair shop, prompting stunned owners to wonder how he traveled so far. Meanwhile in Gold River British Columbia police judge a petting fine of 74 dollars for touching Luna the killer whale, warning that future offenses will carry harsher penalties.
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