18 Aug 1992
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1992
Page
1
Two Aiken County Board of Education conservatives top the nine member panel in annual spending. Both say long volunteer hours away from home drive most costs. Johnny Shaw notes extra expenses from S C School Boards Association meetings, representing multiple districts.
Local audit lists expenditures by names including Johnny Shaw six thousand two hundred fifty three dollars Proctor five thousand six hundred twenty nine Charles Reames five thousand four hundred seven Glover Hickson four thousand one hundred twenty five and Kay Chriswell APRs SN Jim Verenes two thousand six hundred.
Augusta Police added a charge of inviting or enticing a person for immoral purposes to a prior disorderly conduct count against Sammie McIntosh, Republican candidate for clerk of court. The hearing was postponed to Sept. 4, with attorney Doug Borsich planning continued vigorous campaigning and Maureen set to represent him.
Comptroller General Earle Morris Jr. released an annual report showing a $54 million general fund deficit for the year ending June, with about $8 million kept in fund balance. He cited $3.396 billion in outlays and $3.342 billion in revenues as the gap. The pool cash system ensured bills were paid despite negative fund balance.
Houston Republicans aim to redirect voter anger from President Bush to the Democratic Congress and portray Bill Clinton as a failed governor and novice in foreign policy. The convention showcased presidential hopefuls to boost Bush while attacking Clinton’s policy record as polls showed Clinton ahead.
New Ellenton residents crowded council chambers to hear sewer rate grievances as second reading of the sewer ordinance was postponed for rewrite. Mayor pro tem Axel Adams cited sections on rate charges. project budget is just over 5 million dollars with base monthly charges up to 50 dollars, plus tap-on and connection costs. Relief options include interest free loans or waivers for low income households, with the system serving from New Ellenton to Cold Creek and a golf course. Some fear combined water and sewer bills exceeding 200 dollars monthly, risking home sales. Further study planned.
North Augusta Republican Mike Brisson a GOP convention delegate says he is cautiously optimistic Bush can overcome a double digit deficit. He notes Bush trails Clinton by up to 17 points in Texas and believes an strong acceptance speech could turn the race, with Bush needing to sap Clinton’s lead.
Three candidates — incumbent Carrol G. Heath former sheriff W Ralph Gunnells and Howard L Sellers a former FBI agent — face a August 25 GOP primary in Aiken County with the winner facing the Democratic primary victor. Gun nells cites leadership and a four shift plan while Heath emphasizes budget constraints and expanded volunteer programs including TRIAD.
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Lorena Burton Bath Jennie Crews Varnville Sars Ficken North Augusta Leila Mae Grady Williston Cecil R. Morris Augusta Raymond Nobles Martin Ga referenced in a regional society page listing residents and associates.
The Aiken Standard continues a series profiling candidates ahead of the August 25 primary. Today’s focus covers Republican sheriff candidates on Page 5A, with a lineup of Republican Senate 24 candidates slated for Thursday and Republican solicitor candidates for Friday.
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