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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2004
Page
10
The Commerce Department reports durable goods orders rose 1.7 percent in July driven by stronger demand for aircraft, machinery and communications equipment. New-home sales declined in the month, painting a mixed economic picture with July outcomes exceeding some forecasts.
BNFL Inc and Washington Group announced a buyout ending their joint ownership of Westinghouse government services. BNFL will retain 10 percent of future DOE contracts and Washington Group profits from existing and future contracts, with shared liabilities prior to the buyout. Leaders said the move enables BNFL to focus on nuclear waste management and DOE opportunities while preserving long term DOE relationships.
An Army investigation found more than twenty soldiers and contractors in a military intelligence unit at Abu Ghraib approved or participated in abuses of Iraqi detainees. Some acts amounted to torture and leadership failures were cited. John Kerry urged Rumsfeld resignation and an independent commission.
The Midland Valley Preparatory School selects six new board members including Paula Scott and Shelly Lindell while former chair Lisa Bodie responds to teacher allegations. Chairman John Bradley at the Aiken County Board meeting suggested paid administrative leave for principal Lilian during the investigation.
Firefighters arrived minutes after flames shot from windows and destroyed the residence. No injuries were reported though the home was a total loss. Chief Napier said lack of hydrants required multiple engines and about 700 gallons used from an available 4000.
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