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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 2001
Page
1
Grant Waite of New Zealand shot 64 with an 18 foot birdie at the final hole to grab a six under lead. Tiger Woods sits behind a large pack including David Duval and Phil Mickelson, as 99 players remain ahead of him after the opening round in Duluth.
Washington reports the final homecoming for 13 World War II Marines killed in the 1942 Makin Atoll raid. After 59 years their remains were laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery following a long pursuit for their bodies.
Frances K. Jordan of Williston has died. Funeral arrangements were announced by the local mortuary, with services set for later this week. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
US Representative Floyd Spence, 73, known as a quiet fighter for patriotic principles, died after a month long battle with a nerve illness. He chaired the House Armed Services Committee for six years and served 30 years in Congress while avoiding the spotlight. Spence underwent a double lung transplant in 1988 and later received a kidney from a son, calling himself a walking medical miracle. His longtime friend Judge Frank Eppes recalled his disarming smile and steadfast dedication to the nation.
South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon, speaking in North Augusta, said he will sue the federal government to block plutonium shipments to the Savannah River Site. He criticized Gov. Hodges for road blocks at the state line and argued the shipments are for permanent storage, not processing. He cited environmental impact statements and warned of severe regional consequences.
Aiken County public schools report day three enrollment at 24 468 up from 24 291 last year district headquarters attendance reports. The most populated campus is Aiken High School with 1 537 students followed by North Augusta High with 1 451. Smallest counts include New Ellenton Middle 248 and Ridge Spring Monetta High 264. Lynn Landis Silver Bluff High principal notes day three enrollment at 832 up about 90 from Tuesday and near the projected 865.
The South Carolina redistricting plan for the State Senate and U.S. House sails to the Senate floor after a 13-6 Judiciary Committee vote along party lines. The panel merged Senate and U S House maps with a broader House bill, moving Pasailaigue’s district north and keeping Georgetown County split, while sparring over incumbent matchups and executive influence on the nonpartisan staff plan.
President Bush faces a pause on 164 unconfirmed nominees as Republicans force Democrats to send back all nominations awaiting approval. Strom Thurmond Jr. is among those returned to committee for a September renomination, signaling broader battles after Labor Day. Senate leaders predict all candidates will be renominated.
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