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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 2004
Page
2
Aiken readers report rising gas drive-offs costing $814 over two weeks and urge prepaid pumps. Several letters defend the president jokester and warn of safety concerns while one writer calls for halting a crematorium near Pine Log Road amid nearby horse farms and a racetrack.
Aiken residents accuse area petroleum retailers of greed as prices remain 10 to 13 cents higher than nearby areas ahead of visiting contingents. The note stresses perceived price gouging and calls for relief.
A reader argues against a new health department building and suggests remodeling existing structures such as former Dillard’s or Kmart sites. They compare government to an employer and call for firing President George W. Bush, while praising Sheriff Mike Hunt and urging action on drug issues. Readers can leave comments via the Talkback hotline or email.
AGY Holding Corp. formerly Advanced Glassfiber Yarns LLC announces emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Aiken based glassfiber yarns supplier becomes a C corporation owned mainly by pre petition secured lenders with equity canceled. Douglas J. Mattscheck elected president and CEO.
D S Cone, a World War II Flying Tiger, recalls a risky P 51 dive bombing attack over China to disable bridge defenses ahead of B 25 bombers. He recounts precise timing, wing fuel tactics, and solo return to base, believing the mission helped curb Japanese advances.
City of Aiken residents and businesses join a Relay for Life effort to raise funds for the American Cancer Society by selling purple ribbons for storefronts. Fascopy Printing started the program, with Robin Brazier coordinating and honoring her father Henry Willing who died of lung cancer after a seven year battle. neighbors and church friends are also involved, Dante Matthews notes printing donations support multiple teams. For details contact Robin Brazier or Brian Brazier or Kenny Cook.
The Aiken Red Cross blood collection center relocates from Heritage Square to 211 York St SE on April 26 to accommodate Kroger's new store. The center will close April 24 for moving events and staff will ensure uninterrupted donor service amid the 2,283 square foot downtown facility upgrade.
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