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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 2000
Page
10
Divers battled to recover bodies from the bombed USS Cole near Aden as Yemen reversed an earlier stance calling the blast a premeditated act. Yemeni security questioned port workers and a shipyard head while Gen. Tommy Franks visited the listing destroyer to support crews. 13 sailors were later released from a Virginia hospital.
Thousands of families gathered on the National Mall in Washington to mark unity across races and faiths. Louis Farrakhan gave a two hour address and, with rabbis and ministers, led a mass sacred marriage blessing of already married couples, echoing Moon era mass weddings.
Washington AP The U S Naval Observatory and others prepare to mark the Third Millennium as a time ball will descend from the main building roof at midnight on December 31 signaling January 1 2001 and a new era. The world welcomed 2000 last year but the second millennium ends January 1 2001.
Taiwan premier Chang Chun-hsiung told legislators that entry of Taiwan and China into the World Trade Organization could mark a turning point in ties between the rivals. He spoke amid political gridlock and a falling stock market, hoping WTO would create a new communication channel.
Author JK Rowling pens two spinoff reference books to aid Comic Relief. Proceeds support poverty and social injustice while releasing worldwide March 16 during the charity drive. A second volume collects Harry Potter’s favorite sport, quidditch.
Washington experts clash over forming an MDL to consolidate hundreds of Firestone tire lawsuits against Bridgestone Firestone and Ford. Victims favor separate tracks to avoid delays. defendants push for unified discovery to streamline document production and depositions for about 200 cases nationwide tied to recalls of 65 million ATX and ATX II tires.
At Sharm el Sheikh Israel and the Palestinians agreed to take immediate concrete measures to end the violence that has killed more than 100. President Clinton announced a two day emergency summit ending with a hopeful note while warning progress will require time and trust to rebuild. Clinton and Barak pressed for a disengagement and security cooperation as Albright headed to Riyadh and the Gaza fighting persisted.
At least 10 former US Olympic athletes will appear on ABC special editions of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire airing Oct. 22 and 24. Competitors include Lenny Krayzelburg Jenny Thompson Dara Torres Gary Hall Jr Lisa Leslie Maurice Green Laura Wilkinson Rulon Gardner Julie Foudy and Stacy Dragila. Each will receive 16000 as appearance pay with half of winnings to charity.
About 1,000 teachers sign a Palmetto Education Against the Lottery petition opposing a state run lottery amid a campaign by Hodges supporters. Former Gov James Edwards also opposes. Ads warn of gambling industry influence while noting bids for lottery business.
Gov. Hodges assisted seniors at the Capital Senior Center as applications opened for the SilverCard prescription program. The plan targets 65 plus residents lacking prescription coverage, with income thresholds guiding eligibility and funding decisions pending December review.
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