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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1999
Page
3
Tropical storm Floyd became the fourth Atlantic hurricane with top winds and heavy rain hitting the Leeward Islands. Forecasters say it may strengthen to a major hurricane in three days, with a path toward the Caribbean and possible northern Leeward impact.
Fifteen airport workers were arrested on charges they diverted cocaine laden luggage and handed it to undercover agents. The arrests mark the second major roundup at Miami International Airport, part of a yearlong sting that has led to 74 arrests since August 25.
A long term study reported in Science finds ultraviolet radiation in Lauder New Zealand has risen about 12 percent over 20 years linked to thinning ozone. The UV index exceeded 12.5 at times last summer while EPA notes levels above 10 are very high. Transported gases from aerosols and refrigerants are blamed for ozone erosion.
China said its coast guard and military conducted landing exercises with warplanes ships and thousands of soldiers along the Taiwan Strait this month as a warning to Taipei. Taiwan called the drills routine and not alarming, while Beijing called for unification and warned against independence.
On 9 9 1999 couples across Europe and beyond seek lucky timing for weddings and births. Gretna Green in Scotland books many ceremonies while authorities and banks prepare for potential emergencies as crowds celebrate a rare date with superstition and a hint of mischief.
President Clinton called the UN compound attacks in East Timor unacceptable and accused the Indonesian military of aiding militia violence. He cited briefings from the Pacific commander and noted talks with Australian Prime Minister Howard as concern grows over security and international response. Clinton urged cooperation and highlighted Indonesia's reluctance to seek outside help.
Israel moved seven percent of the West Bank to Palestinian administrative control three days ahead of schedule. The handover completes the first stage of a peace deal, bringing Palestinians closer to statehood and rebuilding trust after years of deadlock. Palestinian Cabinet Minister Ziad Abu Ziad welcomed the rapid implementation.
In Philadelphia, David Marshall Brown 54 spent 19 years claiming he had served his time while a 1965 plea deal promised release by 1980. A July discovery found the seven-page agreement misfiled with a co defendant’s papers, with boxes mislaid and no one checking. Brown's current attorney Sharon Meisler says the error stemmed from separated files and misfiled memos.
In Belfast the AP reports a commission urges transforming the Royal Ulster Constabulary into a neutral force. It calls for dropping British symbols, renaming, and recruiting from Catholics and Protestants alike to ease sectarian tension in a 40 percent Catholic community.
Nearly 500 people sickened and one child died in New York’s largest E coli outbreak. Health officials traced contamination to well water likely tainted by rain runoff from a nearby farm. A 3 year old girl from Clifton Park died, with 85 confirmed cases. Some tainted water possibly traveled to Rensselaer County Fair. no cases linked there yet.
Former Sen. John Danforth opened an independent inquiry into the Waco siege to determine if the FBI started the deadly fire and whether a cover up occurred. He suggested questioning Attorney General Janet Reno and FBI Director Louis Freeh as part of a thorough investigation. President Clinton welcomed the selection and urged a prompt inquiry.
The Agriculture Department forecasts 9.4 billion bushels of corn this year, 2 percent below prior estimates and 4 percent under last year. Soybean harvest may set a record at 1 percent above last year, but down 3 percent from last month’s forecast. Soybean price seen at 4.80 a bushel. corn price raised to 1.95. Taxpayers may gain from higher prices offset by reduced crop subsidies.
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