15 Aug 2000
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 2000
Page
1
Tom Glavine earned his 15th win as the Braves defeated the Padres in San Diego. The win improved Atlanta's standings and kept them in playoff contention.
The Aiken City Council approved a 1.1 million terminal building project at Aiken Municipal Airport by 32 to 0 after a lengthy work session. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh and Councillors Anaclerio and Radford backed the bid for H G Reynolds Co, while Canning and Sprawls opposed.
South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon sues Bridgestone/Firestone for alleged unfair trade practices tied to a three tier recall of 6.5 million P235 75R15 tires. The recall covers ATX and Wilderness tires linked to Ford Explorer crashes and 46 deaths.
The 2000 2001 school year started smoothly in Aiken County according to Dr Linda Eldridge and district staff. Principals Bill Ward and Gene Robbins praised the opening while noting four buses had minor mechanical issues. District enrollment stood at 23100 with a projected 24718 for the year ahead.
President Clinton yields the stage to Al Gore at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. Gore calls Clinton’s speech a great one and frames the handoff as a torch passing. Gore will lead Tuesday’s platform and Lieberman meets with wary Democrats ahead of the formal nomination.
Voter turnout was very light in North Augusta as residents voted for a council seat. By 9 a.m. less than four percent of registered voters had cast ballots in the race between J. Harry Weigle and Arthur Shealy. The election functions as a Republican primary to fill Don Smith’s vacated post.
Frantic attempts to reach the Kursk, a large Russian submarine trapped on the Arctic seabed, faced bleak odds as twelve foot waves battered rescue ships. Weather promised no relief for days, with no air or power connection achieved and no contact with the vessel.
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