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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 2005
Page
1
David Jones and his canine Sandy gain attention during a North Augusta walk. Jones is missing an arm and Sandy is missing a leg, yet their companionship draws notice from passersby.
The Aiken Standard highlights book lovers and today’s discussion space. Monica Budnichuk presents Reading Lolita in Tehran. AREA DEATHS lists Elroy G. Armstrong, Sadie Corley, Rev Ivory Hopkins, Gladys Jones, Charles W. Pardue, June Reece Russell with deaths and funerals noted in 6B.
Two members of Aiken's Most Wanted were arrested Sunday and remained jailed Tuesday. Arthur Lee Mackeil was captured at his home in a July 2003 armed robbery case at Four Seasons Convenience Store. John M. Flake surrendered to the sheriff with bond set at 5000.
The surge in gasoline prices lifts concerns about the economy and political headaches as White House and Congress show little appetite to curb costs. Analysts warn current tight supply demand dynamics may push prices toward three dollars a gallon, with SPR options debated and summer demand remaining strong.
Aiken County Council amended and approved the local accommodations tax distribution Tuesday, boosting funding for the African American Heritage Center to 63 599 after taking five percent from top funded projects. The 5-2-2 vote included Butler Smith Hightower Rawls in favor with Barton Bunker opposed and Singer McKenzie abstaining.
In Graniteville, a fairness hearing today in the Graniteville Train Derailment Class Action Settlement seeks court approval while many claimants await final payments. Norfolk Southern has begun preaward distributions, with form deadlines extended to September 15 and additional payments possible for late filers. Dorothy Coleman and others describe receiving initial checks and later extra sums after filing further claims. Tina and Mitchell Bevington are noted in the article.
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