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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 2001
Page
1
The administration argues a simple accounting change in the federal budget adds $4.3 billion for extra spending or tax cuts this year. Officials say the revision preserves the Social Security Trust Fund while noting the surplus originates in Social Security accounts.
York Police Commissioner Herbert Grofesik, criticized for backing Mayor Charlie Robertson in a 32 year old South Carolina woman's death case, is among applicants for Fort Lauderdale police chief and has also applied for other roles.
Death notices list John B. Boone in Belvedere Mamie Kight in Jacksonville Florida Annis Little Laverty in Augusta Georgia Dr Harold Louis Masen in Blackville and Carrie B Tootle Turner in Elizabeth City North Carolina obituary notices page 5A
Attorney General Charles Condon arrives in North Augusta for a noon press conference to discuss Savannah River Site plutonium shipments. He clashes with Governor Hodges over roadblocks at the state line while backing legal strategy and warning against violence.
Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness Director Mal McKibben writes Governor Hodges to rectify coverage of plutonium shipments to the Savannah River Site. He says the Aug. 15 2001 Aiken Standard front page implied the group slammed Hodges, which he denies.
Libby Taylor hopes for clear September skies as Aiken's Makin' marks 25 years with 250 crafters 40 food vendors and a busy stage. The event expects 25 000 to 30 000 visitors over Friday and Saturday in downtown parkways with volunteers coordinating crafts and entertainment.
Authorities identified North Augusta resident Roger Dwayne Martin, 19, as a suspect in the Tuesday night slaying of 20 year old Christopher A. Hudson. Autopsy cites multiple gunshot wounds as the cause of Hudson's death.
A man with a wrapped hand in a red T shirt robbed a Dry Branch Road business owner Wednesday evening. At about 9 20 p m the suspect demanded money while authorities, led by Lt Michael Frank, searched for the subject. Further details on page 9A.
The Republican controlled South Carolina House approved a plan to redraw district lines 70-44 along party lines, creating two new districts in Horry and Beaufort counties that are expected to favor Republicans. House Speaker David Wilkins praised the plan amid accusations of bribery and partisan outrage.
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