19 Apr 1994
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1994
Page
1
In Aiken County GOP primary five candidates, four current council members and former councilwoman Fay Hatcher, contest the chairmanship. Polls opened 7 a.m. and close 7 p.m. with a likely runoff on May 3. Election officials expect about 10 percent turnout.
Former president Richard Nixon aged 81 suffered a stroke at his Park Ridge New Jersey home while preparing for dinner. He was taken to New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center, described as stable and unable to speak, with daughters Tricia Cox and Julie Eisenhower and Billy Graham at his bedside.
The Federal Reserve boosted short term rates from 3.5 to 3.75 percent marking the third rise this year. Banks lifted the prime rate to 6.75 percent as long term yields climb, hurting borrowers with higher mortgage costs and reduced spending as stock markets slide.
New Ellenton officials warn unfunded federal mandates strain finances. EMTs and other workers may need air respirators under the Ryan White AIDS Act with costs for equipment training and annual medical exams. Violations risk fines up to 70 000 per employee. towns bear the expense.
A prompt invites residents to call 648 2311 with news tips or story ideas for the paper, encouraging local involvement. The notice emphasizes the tip line as a channel for readership to share information or suggest coverage.
The clipped entry lists individuals Kenneth Abbey of North Augusta Eugene Curry Jr of Augusta Ana C Dudley of Windsor Clyde Fulmer of Belvedere Paul Curtis Meggins of Aiken Joseph Steele of Augusta and Daisy Williamson of Columbia with instructions to see Page 2B for details.
A hearing in Columbia Wednesday could let Aiken Regional Medical Centers offer heart services without state approval. The Moore Ryberg bill would end a two year dispute with DHEC over angioplasty and open heart programs. Community Task Force plans a caravan to Columbia to support the bill and provide input.
The Aiken Standard phone poll shows over 65 percent willing to pay higher property taxes to cover a 3.8 million school budget shortfall. Respondents offered alternatives including sales tax tweaks and River Site contributions, while some favored cuts to athletics or admin staff to preserve academics. Aikin County officials debate funding methods and a possible citizen vote within two years.
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