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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 2002
Page
1
Local residents marked New Ellenton's 50th anniversary with two days of events. Friday featured a fireworks show and gospel festival. Saturday included a Main Street parade and a cruise-in, entertaining residents on the town’s silver anniversary.
President Bush renews pressure on Israel to stop its West Bank offensive as Arab anger grows. The resurgence of guerrilla activity from Lebanon signals renewed regional danger and potential U S repercussions in the war on terrorism.
Obituary notices list Lillie Hardy of Martinez Georgia David Johnson of Springfield Alpheus Lain of Aiken Lizzie Mae Peacock of Aen Keith Waites of Beech Island among five death notices.
A compact page item lists features and column titles: Bridge 100 classed section, a 6c crossword, Dear Abby advice column, Horoscope, Opinions on Sponsorship, and a TV feature inside the issue.
The federal plan to ship tons of plutonium to South Carolina begins mid May, with Gov. Hodges vowing to block the trucks. The dispute centers on an exit strategy and enforceable commitments from the Department of Energy as part of a 2000 treaty with Russia to dispose of excess plutonium.
The transport vessels will carry plutonium metal and oxide from Rocky Flats to the Savannah River Site. They are designed to store the materials until the Mixed Oxide fuel facility is built.
The K Area at SRS has been modified to house the materials, detailing the new storage setup and its intended location within the site.
US authorities plan shipping plutonium to Savannah River Site in 55 gallon drums with sealed metal canisters for indefinite storage. DOE spokesman Jim Giusti describes the assembly process and containment measures, while South Carolina Governor Hodges voices concerns about the strategy and long term storage.
Giusti outlines storage steps for drums of nuclear material at the K-Area Materials Storage Facility after arrival at SRS. Drums on pallets inside until MOX plant becomes operational, with rumors of liquid waste and waste fate denied. Senator Graham notes a deal for a quick plutonium exit amid MOX plans at the 310 square mile site.
Beech Island hosts the 16th Annual Heritage Day at Granville Plantation on a day with light rain. Hundreds visit the Goodman estate to see living history exhibits, crafts, and music. Confederate reenactors fire cannons as visitors tour the 1840 home and grounds.
The Weston clinic based in Clearwater faces possible shutdown or merger as HRSA investigates about 10 months of board turmoil. Board leader Louisiana Wright fired executive director Donald A. Dunn, with former members and officials commenting on the upheaval and past rescue efforts led by Weston founder Margaret Weston.
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