03 Aug 1993
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1993
Page
1
The Associated Press reports July highs across South Carolina set records. Columbia averaged 100 degrees, Florence 98, Caesar’s Head 84, with heat indices near 119 on July 29. State Climatologist Dr. Smith notes a persistent high pressure dominated the month.
Democrats say they will push a six month in the making plan this week to trim the 900 billion price tag and win final votes. Leaders agreed to lower the number of elderly affected by higher Social Security taxes and to slow Medicare growth as part of the compromise.
President Clinton will deliver a nationally televised address on the budget bill tonight on ABC CBS CNN and NBC starting at p.m. EDT. House Speaker Foley said the vote path remains clear toward a Thursday House vote and Friday Senate action as Democrats push to pass the package with needed votes while Gore’s tiebreaking vote has already shaped earlier passage.
The Leading Indicators index rose 0.1 percent in June signaling a weak economy ahead. Economists note flat momentum with growth still present but limited. GDP grew 0.7 percent in Q1 and 1.6 percent in Q2, with forecasts for a 2 to 3 percent gain later in the year.
Readers are invited to share news ideas by calling 648 2811. A list of contacts includes Robert B Looney Aiken Mattie S Medwig West Columbia Antonio Santiago North Augusta Eliza W Williams New Ellenton.
Three Savannah River Ecology Laboratory scientists Dr. Ron Chesser Dr. Michael H. Smith and Charles Jagoe head to Chernobyl Ukraine for a two week plus expedition to collect aquatic life in the 10 kilometer exclusion zone. They aim to assess genetic damage in fish snails and amphibians from radiation exposure.
Four incumbents on the Aiken City Council filed for reelection. Price and Anaclerio, both long serving, announced runs on their records and leadership as the Nov 2 general election looms. A primary will be held Sept 14 if multiple candidates run in a party.
Libertarian Party files a petition seeking review of the Aiken County election process after Douglas Greene lost the District 3 race to LaVana McKenzie by five votes. Greene’s appeals to the county election commission and state board of canvassers were denied.
Councilman Anaclerio proposes boosting industrial diversity in Aiken while preserving the city's historic charm. He has 12 years on the council, works as a financial consultant for the Robinson-Humphrey Co. in Aiken, and is married to Sany Cunning with three grown children. Radford is the third candidate to file for the election.
North Augusta City Council approved a licensing ordinance to tighten video poker. Annual machine fees rise from 15 to 150 dollars. the city also takes 15 dollars from the first 2000 and 5 dollars for each additional 1000. Projected revenue climbs from about 1850 to nearly 18500 annually.
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