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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1998
Page
5
Major fires raged across Florida on Saturday destroying dozens of homes and forcing I-95 to close northeast of Orlando as a two mile long wall of flame crossed the highway. One person was treated for minor burns and Flagler County saw at least 23 homes destroyed with about 1,630 acres burned by nightfall.
MINNEAPOLIS AP. Dave Weinlick plans a democratic wedding with rings minister musicians tux reception. A bridal candidate mixer the day of the ceremony will screen brides and Weinlick. a vote selects the winner.
Washington AP reports a Justice Department Bureau of Justice Statistics study showing full time state and local law enforcement officers increasing by over 19 percent from 1992 to 1996 to 423000 total. Uniformed officers rose to 64 percent from 59 percent in 1993, reflecting more patrols and readiness.
In Nairobi, a border flare up between Ethiopia and Eritrea reveals rival agendas among former rebels backed by the United States. Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of border violations after warning to withdraw, while Eritrea denies wrongdoing and seeks international mediation. The fight underscores shifting power and regional instability in the Horn of Africa.
On the Seine’s Left Bank tango spot near Ile Saint Louis crowds return every weekend from June to September. Dancers from various backgrounds sway under neon lights as retired locals, drama teachers, and tango lovers spin across a makeshift floor. Amid World Cup buzz, hardy aficionados keep the tradition alive in this open air arena.
South Korean President Kim Dae-jung heads to Washington for talks with President Clinton. He is expected to urge a tougher, more open U.S. approach to North Korea, seek easing sanctions, and push for dialogue while addressing Seoul’s economic crisis and reconciliation goals.
A powerful bomb exploded on an 18 car express train near Sukkur 18 miles from the city of Sukkur Sindh province killing 26 and wounding 45 including four children. No group claimed responsibility but authorities blamed rival India. In Iraq, Al Qadisiya cites Cabinet statement that Iraq will refuse further humanitarian aid and urge supporters to pressure sanctions relief.
A Sana court acquitted three BBC TV journalists accused of filming a remote tribe without permission. Judge Haikal Ahmed Othman ruled they did not break laws and were legally visiting, after viewing the tapes and witness testimony. The trio had been charged with failing to inform the government of filming plans despite clear visa indications.
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