Cheney outlines $10 billion defense cuts and policy aims
Defense Secretary Dick Cheney outlined $10 billion in Pentagon budget cuts including reductions in dozens of weapons systems and a $1 billion cut in Star Wars research. He told the Armed Services Committee that no program was excluded from consideration, prioritizing readiness, modernization, and efficient procurement. Genes may modestly affect work satisfaction, a study says. environment also plays a role.
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Congress
Sunny Skies Continue With Warm Wednesday Forecast
Weather outlook shows fair tonight with a low in the upper 50s and mostly sunny conditions on Wednesday with a high in the upper 80s. Page 13A contains full details.
Obituaries Listed for Granville Johnston Laurens Details on Page 134
Death notices for Lessie Anderson Minnie Glover J Leslie McCormick Carrie N Moore Rosa E Rankin appear among regional obituaries with page reference to details on Page 134. The list includes names associated with Graniteville Johnston Laurens and McCormick areas. Further specifics are unavailable in the excerpt.
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Lessie Anderson
Graniteville
Minnie Glover
Johnston J. Leslie McCormick
Carrie N. Moore
Laurens
Rosa E. Rankin
McCormick
Zoning clearances advance Woodward Aiken project in South Aiken
Woodward Aiken Associates won planning commission votes approving a preliminary shopping center plan and a subdivision plat for the Woodward Tract. The project, valued at $3 million, includes a 152 unit apartment complex and a neighborhood business center along Whiskey Road. Critics feared traffic impacts and multiple entrances, though supporters cite engineering safeguards and environmental protections. The Commission's 60 to 51 votes passed despite opposition. one dissent came from Commissioner Richard Sears on the subdivision plat. Victor J. Mills of Blanchard and Calhoun Commercial said the firm will meet city conditions. Details on traffic study and basin protection were cited as part of assurances.
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Loudermilk
Souncilman Cavanaugh
Planning Commission
Residential Stables Survive In Council
The Aiken City Council narrowly approved a conditional use ordinance to allow horse stables in R1 and R2 districts despite heavy amendments. The 43 vote followed a 2 1/2 hour meeting with strong arguments about sanitation, setbacks, and neighborhood impact.
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H. Odell Weeks
Michael Anaclerio
Beverly Clyburn
Lessie Price
Benefit Costs Outpace Pay Gains in Early 1989
The Employment Cost Index shows wages, salaries and benefits rising 1.2 percent in Q1 1989, with benefits costs again outpacing pay gains. For the year ending March 31, costs rose 4.8 percent, down from 1988’s 5 percent but above 1967’s 3.6 percent.
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South Carolina House Approves Bus Driver Pay Bill
A House measure calls for a 3 percent pay rise for South Carolina school bus drivers. New scales raise entry pay to 4.89 hourly and lift one year to 5.09, two years to 5.09, with smaller raises for older drivers but a major cut for those with 17 years or more. Page 4A.
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Du Pont Gets Recognized for SRP Years After Departure
The Savannah River Site ends its 39 year Du Pont contractor era with a February community tribute in Aiken and a later ceremony, despite reactor safety controversy. DOE officials praise Du Pont for achievements while noting no formal farewell ceremony. Westinghouse takes over in April to restart reactors after safety upgrades.
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Clif) Webb
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Bill) Kaspar
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