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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 2002
Page
1
Secretary of State Colin Powell and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon left hours of talks Friday without a timetable for withdrawing troops from Palestinian cities on the West Bank. Powell urged finding a path to a political settlement and resuming a defined duration of military operations.
Tom Glavine worked seven shutout innings to win his seventh straight decision and lower his ERA to 0.89. Vinny Castilla homered and drove in three runs as Atlanta defeated Philadelphia 6 to 2 on Thursday night.
Graniteville library notices grace Renfroe Hall died recently. The obituary lists residence and service details to follow in forthcoming notices.
Gov. Jim Hodges says he supports a federal plan to ship weapons grade plutonium to the state but will not permit the material until the plan is enacted into law or legally bound. A standoff with the Energy Department ended after Hodges demanded a written proposal.
Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham promised a 30 day notice before plutonium shipments begin from Rocky Flats to a $3.8 billion MOX plant near Aiken. Hodges opposes the plan and seeks a binding schedule and MOX facility timetable, threatening court action to halt shipments if terms are not met.
Arnold Palmer announced his final Masters appearance after a 17 over 89 round, saying his golf has declined and it is time to fade away. The 72 year old, a four time champion, reflected on a storied career and noted his emotional connection to Arnie's Army before heading to the 18th tee for one last time.
Senator Tommy Moore plans to ask the full Senate to resolve a deadlock over a magisterial appointment. The dispute pits Moore for Danny Lynn of North Augusta against Senator Greg Ryberg for Pat Sullivan of Jackson, with Lynn a retired highway patrol officer and Sullivan serving as Jackson mayor. The issue arose after Terry Carter was moved to a full time post in Graniteville. Page 6.
A proposal to lift cigarette taxes from 7 to 29 cents per pack to fund Medicaid shortfalls goes to the Senate Finance Committee. The plan would raise about $83 million for Medicaid programs via federal matching funds, as the Department of Health and Human Services sought more funding to restore nursing cuts.
Charlotte couple staying at Houndslake during Masters week welcomed their premature son Timothy Eli Shenise. Born at 9 04 a.m Thursday weighing 3 pounds 5 ounces, the baby was rushed to Children's Hospital of Palmetto Richland with Dr Lloyd Daniels guiding the delivery. The family planned Augusta plans but the emergency altered the trip.
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