04 Apr 1998
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1998
Page
1
Staff at the Artists Parlor face a busy afternoon as they move all clocks forward one hour for daylight saving time beginning at 2 a.m. Sunday. Joyce Graeme notes the task may take long, but the extra daylight in summer is worth the effort. Remember to spring forward before bed tonight.
The Area Standard will publish its annual all area list naming Aiken County’s best boys and girls basketball players on Sunday.
Obituary notices list Geneva Ellis of Queens NY Paul E Gray of Warrenville Mary Frances Roberts of Springfield and Ellen M Trimmier of Augusta among deaths reported on page 7A. The brief notices provide names and home cities reflecting the community obituary column.
The fragment notes a lottery result with numbers 29 47 4088 and mentions Bg Momey Ball, but details are unclear.
South Carolina scholars say a statewide video gambling referendum would boost turnout and campaign spending but likely not determine elections. Beasley backs a ban while Hodges and Metts push for a referendum, with analysts noting the issue could energize conservative bases and alter some race dynamics.
City manager Steve Thompson faces questions after bids for three similar posts in other cities. Council members express concerns about his satisfaction with current progress and a reorganization of evaluation procedures. At the Horizons retreat, council member Michael Anaclerio pushed for discussion.
The Dow Jones rose to as high as 9030.49 before closing at 8983.41, trading heavy amid signs tame inflation and a moderating economy. Analysts note investors remain optimistic despite past declines and warnings about valuation, with broad gains lifting Nasdaq and S&P 500.
The Salvation Army offers aid after a trailer fire at 704 Redds Branch Road near New Bridge Road. Parents David Benjamin Hall and Suzette Hall escaped with daughters Barbara 9 and Nancey 13. Father burned, in good condition at Columbia Augusta Medical Center. electrical fault suspected. Donations urged via Salvation Army Hall Family fund at BO Box 439, Aiken 29802.
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