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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 2006
Page
1
Recall and Ford recall issues mar the day as Ford Motor Co expands a major recall and posts its second-quarter losses, slipping behind Toyota in US vehicle sales for the first time. The piece also notes the Aiken Standard’s reader discussion space and lists several local obituaries.
Aiken County Council Chair Ronnie Young faces an ethics complaint linked to the creation of a five member committee to study a new county government complex. Ethics officials would not confirm the filing while several council members spoke on background.
Graniteville resident Frank Stone defends a 12 foot flagpole bearing an American flag over graves of James and Hazel Gemillion. The Graniteville Cemetery Association demands removal by August 15 for violating a two year old rule limiting flags to under 30 inches. Stone vows to resist court action, arguing the flag represents liberty.
Colorado State University forecasters reduce expected Atlantic storms for 2006, predicting 15 named storms and 3 to 7 hurricanes with 1 or more intense U S landfalls likely. They cite warmer Atlantic waters but warn East Coast risk remains elevated.
The Aiken County district mailed letters to about 5000 parents predicting several schools would offer transfer options under No Child Left Behind. Only about 100 students are expected to transfer. Title I designation determines choice eligibility. many middle and elementary schools are affected.
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