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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 2002
Page
1
Washington lawmakers press after a hard won campaign finance reform to widen enforcement of laws. Senators John McCain and Russ Feingold plan new legislation to strengthen compliance and curb big money in politics.
Iraqi President Saddam Hussein announced a 30 day suspension of oil exports starting Monday, triggering new price spikes and market anxiety as crude analysts seek signals of support for Palestinians amid escalating Middle East tensions.
Walter Griffin Carswell of Bronx NY Earnest H Coleman of Ridge Spring Mildred Hutto Eidson of Clearwater Suzanne B Gary of Aiken Daisy Jennings Harrison of Bron NY James Jimmy Lee Aiken of Belton Bubba Posey Bowman Daniel Patrick Smith appear in a brief obituary notice on page 5A noting passings and basic identifiers.
Augusta practice week opens with players lamenting firm greens and predicting a brutal Masters if rain fails to materialize. Tom Kite cites 1982 as a reference for fast greens while Chris DiMarco and Bob Estes note the greens’ extreme speed and unpredictable rolls ahead of competition. Rain chances run about 30 percent daily over the next four days.
Furyk notes quick greens due to rain forecast while Estes cautions about stronger rounds or even par winning the tournament. Host Bobby Jones might influence the Pines layout, prompting players to adjust strategy and expect tough conditions ahead.
Aiken County voters will move to new polling precincts due to growth. Notifications that guide residents to correct locations are delayed after printing goals. Officials expect cards to reach affected voters within two weeks, ahead of the June 11 primary and the 72 precinct expansion from 63.
West Bank pressure from the United States continues as Israel pulls out of two Palestinian towns. Soldiers push into other areas and clash with gunmen in a refugee camp, amid the deadliest fighting of a 12 day campaign. Israeli armored vehicles also entered Hebron before retreating, while Yasser Arafat gains short relief to meet advisers ahead of Powell’s cease-fire mission.
Lingering issues about the Washington Government complex on Newberry Street may be resolved by an audit. At the Aiken City Council meeting Richard Smith proposed auditing the construction to work with the Aiken Corporation. City Manager Roger LeDuc noted the LED arm of the Aiken Corporation.
Crowds began lining up before 7 a.m. Monday at the Aiken County Animal Shelter to adopt 130 dogs and puppies held since March after they were seized from Marie Katherine Humes. A consent order released all but four canines to the shelter, allowing openings for public adoption.
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