05 Aug 1997
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1997
Page
1
Budget Clinton receives a bill on the desk for signing with attention focused on Page 2A. The article notes the legislative action and anticipated presidential approval or veto and potential implications for policy.
Aiken County Detention Center ended a three day lockdown after authorities removed a smuggled hack saw blade. Lonnie McCarthy said the blade was in a maximum security block housing about a dozen inmates. The jail operated at over capacity with 260 prisoners this past weekend.
Death notices list Odom Dewy Jettcoat of Gaston in the obituary page 2B. The item notes the Ga lottery Monday drawing with winning numbers 68 11 8 16 28 81 94 and references Case 890 Cash Pantasy 8.
Workers at UPS air and ground hubs press for more hours amid a national strike. Mike Powers, Local 509, wants full-time status after 11 years of part-time work while Joyce McCray, a single mother of three, calls for higher pay and more hours. President Clinton avoids federal intervention as talks stall.
The dispute hinges on part time versus full time work, subcontracting, and control of pension and health funds. UPS claims limited busy periods require flexibility. Local 71 members cite future staffing. A shop steward apologized to customers amid the stand.
Lexington County Sheriff James Metts announces an independent bid for South Carolina governor accusing Gov. David Beasley and the Beasley administration of arrogance and broken promises including flag policy. Metts cites party conflicts and political theatrics while distributing a parody song tape amid his candidacy launch in Lexington Greer and Charleston.
North Augusta City Council unanimously approved a resolution urging Aiken County to place a 1 cent local option sales tax on the November ballot. If approved the tax would fund county needs with 71 percent aiding property tax relief and potential city draws. Mayor Lark Jones cited a possible $900,000 to $1 million for North Augusta.
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