13 Aug 1996
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1996
Page
1
Tonn Remax and Rail Mottel seek votes in a Republican primary to fill the unexpired North Augusta City Council seat after T Scott Beck moved to the House. The party consolidates 15 polling places into two sites at the Community Center and Public Safety Station No 2. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Aiken County Board of Education will meet Tuesday at 7 pm in the Educational Center at 843 Edgefield Avenue. The agenda includes student recognition construction updates school security grants and taxation. An executive session will cover legal matters personnel issues and student discipline.
The Sunday Morning Sun edition will feature a back to school package from The Aiken Stannara. Readers will find school information and complete bus routes for Aiken County public schools as the new term approaches.
Esther A Bonnette Columbia Edward Thomas Brockett North Augusta Janice Cue Harns Leesville Elma Lee Reedy Aiken David Tyrone Smith Jackson Litisha Lee Dawn Wynne Aiken Natasha Lee Anne Wynne Aiken obituary notices appear on page 28 detailing lives and passing titles and locations reflect local obituaries and communities involved.
At the San Diego gathering Republicans blitz Clinton on taxes economy crime and drugs arguing Bob Dole embodies better character and competence. Gen Colin Powell endorses Dole as most qualified while Bush underscores presidential dignity as the convention showcases videos and plans a disabled athletes breakfast.
Area leaders urge Aiken to host an international fusion project at Savannah River Site as a prime site for an Inter national Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. Dr. Fred Davison argues SRS suits the project due to tritium handling, land, ocean access, and skilled personnel. The treaty backed effort aims to fuse solar energy into power, with design nearly done and location choice near.
The Commerce Department reports consumer prices up 0.3 percent in July matching May gain with energy costs easing but food and housing rising. The CPI increase, seen before the late August Federal Reserve policy meeting, does not by itself push for an immediate rate hike. Economist Robert Dederick says inflation must be watched, not a current problem.
Aiken City Council approved annexation for the Aviation Business Park near Reynolds Pond Road and Ventures Park near the airport, enabling construction while noting the move avoids back burner development. Councilman Perry opposed annexation for cost reasons, warning of a satellite city with new service needs, as Mayor Cavanaugh supported the measure.
Educators upbeat as the district moves its headquarters about four miles south to a new 50 000 square foot facility on a six acre tract near Aiken Mall at 1000 Brookhaven Drive. Officials say the move centralizes administration and improves space acoustics and climate control for meetings and public seating.ادق
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