23 Apr 2002
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 2002
Page
1
The Vatican issue quotes Pope John Paul II stating there is no place in the priesthood for those who would arm the young. He says sex abuse by priests in the United States is both a sin and a crime, signaling a strong moral and legal stance.
A three day exercise simulates a nuclear release at the Savannah River Site. Local state and federal agencies will test their preparedness to handle a large scale incident as the drill unfolds starting today.
A column of death notices lists Florence Helen Ct far James Glover Augusta Bonnie Gene Gibson Henderson Tenn and others. Names include Lloyd Green Deena Co Essie Lou Livingston Bamberg Inez A Massingil Central Ronnie Philips Neeses Odessa Seigler Sranitevile Thomas L Sti Bamwel Philip Wayne Watts Sranitvile January notices 5A.
About three dozen officers joined a plutonium shipment blockade drill ordered by Gov. Jim Hodges as a clash looms with the federal Energy Department over weapons-grade plutonium shipments from Rocky Flats to South Carolina. Hodges threatened to lie in the road if needed to block entries near Augusta, Georgia.
Gov. Jim Hodges vowed to resist plutonium shipments to South Carolina, but a constitutional law scholar says federal actions typically prevail unless a court intervenes. He cited the Supremacy Clause and warned Hodges may be unable to stop the DOE without a judiciary ruling.
Bed ridden Sandra Strom still finds meaning through painting at home in Warrenville. A 1999 car crash left her quadriplegic, and caregiver Sandra Stanley recalls the early struggle. Strom keeps brushes, water cups, and white paper within reach as family and faith sustain her.
The Aiken City Council unanimously defeated Robert Shellhouse's bid to add a crematory to his Hayne Avenue funeral home after withdrawing the request. The vote blocked any amendment to the Limited Professional district zoning that would allow crematories citywide, with Mayor Pro tem Beverly Clyburn noting the decision applies to all properties. Residents urged careful Planning Commission appointments and urged caution before changing zoning rules.
U.S. Rep Lindsey Graham says he will not endorse any candidate in the six man GOP field for South Carolina Third District. He notes the district is solidly Republican and voters will decide. Graham, stepping down to run for the Senate seat Thurmond vacates, emphasizes any winner will represent the district well.
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