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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 2002
Page
1
Israeli tanks moved into three Palestinian suburbs of Jerusalem and re entered a West Bank city despite Prime Minister Ariel Sharon pledging to withdraw soldiers from most Palestinian areas by next week.
Senator Joe Lieberman said he will develop and introduce legislation to reform higher education, outlining a plan announced Monday. The effort aims to address funding, accessibility, and accountability across colleges and universities in the United States.
Local death notices list Elizabeth Bell Aken Clarence Byrd Aiken Elease Glover Catherine Matlock New Ellenton Shelton Miller Wilston Randall Bath Avina Gerard Warren and Batesburg residents in brief obituary entries. The notices acknowledge the passing and provide minimal biographical details as published.
Governor Hodges and federal officials clash over weapons grade plutonium moving to the Savannah River Site near Aiken. Energy Secretary Abraham warned the arrival could occur as early as May 15, with Hodges vowing to block the shipments. The material is destined for fuel production for nuclear reactors.
Rickey Vititoe files suit on behalf of Estellean Daisy Frizzell a former Brookhaven resident alleging the elderly woman was denied proper residential care at the Brookhaven Nursing Home.
Citizens Park II officially opened with a 5:45 p.m start for eight games on Fields 6 and 9, while Field 10 will wait for grass. The $2 million complex funded by Aiken taxes will temporarily host Dixie Youth Baseball as older fields are replaced. Parking drew praise though warmups and mound concerns surfaced. Phase 3 plan for a permanent Dixie Youth home is eyed for 2003–04.
The SRS Weather Center reports 2.1 inches of rain since April, over half the average, with 3.5 inches projected. Terry Mathis of Clem son Extension says peach crops look to benefit, with harvests starting in May as moisture returns and ponds refill, aiding irrigation.
Graham leads Sanders in fund raising for the U S Senate race in South Carolina. Graham has raised about 4 2 million with 1 1 million in the Jan to March quarter and 2 8 million on hand. Sanders has raised about 1 8 million including 660000 this quarter and about 1 6 million cash on hand. The race features national figures and local donors with Bush campaigning for Graham and Sanders backed by Beltway Democrats. Clanton cites Palmetto state support and a large number of individual donations for Sanders.
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