13 Aug 2000
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2000
Page
1
Education staff prepare for the 2000 2001 academic year in Aiken County public schools. Principal Russell Gunter notes teachers will tackle Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test standards and craft plans for students needing help. Renovations wrap up as summer repairs finish.
Ford Motor Co instructs nearly 3,000 dealers to swap recalled Firestone tires on Explorers and light trucks with competitors' models including Goodyear General Michelin and Uniroyal. Firestone welcomes Ford move as recall expands and production increases. Government probes more than 300 accidents linked to the tires.
The Target store in Aiken held a three day job fair in the store parking lot behind the Hampton Inn on Whiskey Road. Officials reported steady attendance though final application numbers were not tallied yet and interviews and offers were expected this week.
North Augusta prepares for a Tuesday Republican primary between Arthur Shealy and J Harry Weigle to determine who will fill the council seat held by Don Smith. The winner faces a Nov 7 vote with a potential write in challenge possible. Both candidates face questions on urgent issues and solutions.
At the Democratic convention Bill Clinton faces a delicate role to deliver a strong but not overpowering speech and shift focus to Al Gore as the headliner. Analysts say his task is energizing core groups like blacks and labor while avoiding personal-life distractions.
Death notices from New Ellenton, Ocala Florida and Graniteville list Jeffrey H Henderson Joseph Dennis Pickering Allie L Woodward Wooten among the deceased. Funeral homes George Memorial Southside Rivers Napier provide services and obituaries on page 6A.
Readers learn tips from teachers for a productive year with church events and community notices. The brief highlights ice cream treats, Wednesday activities, and weekend celebrations as part of a lively community schedule.
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