30 Aug 2001
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 2001
Page
1
Fred Rogers ends his longtime Mister Rogers Neighborhood run with sneakers off and cardigan laid aside. He tells viewers he will be back, ending the final episode on a hopeful note despite other TV fare saying farewell to stars like Alan Alda and Mary Tyler Moore.
The Aiken Downtown Development Association starts a sidewalk sale today through Saturday. Downtown merchants display merchandise on the sidewalk in front of their stores. For details contact Janet Morris at 649-2221.
Death notices for William Ira Barrs Sdluda Brent Eugene Bish and John W Jones Jr appear on page 5A with brief memorials. The notices list surviving relatives and service details in a concise obituary format.
South Carolina leaders Gov. Jim Hodges Rep. Lindsey Graham and Jessie Hill Roberson met at the Savannah River Site urging no plutonium deliveries without a planned exit route. They discussed immobilization and the Max project and two disposal options, seeking federal state agreement before proceeding.
U S Rep Lindsey Graham says two plutonium projects at Savannah River Site could be funded again within weeks. He campaigns in the lower state and could not be reached for details. The Columbia State reported his view that plutonium funding might be restored.
Lt Gov Bob Peeler will tour the state to push DMV reforms as South Carolina lawmakers begin a comprehensive budget review of the Department of Motor Vehicles. Senate Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman says the DMV will undergo a top to bottom efficiency review, aiming for completion by year end.
Orange cones line East Pine Log Road as a $6.1 million widening contract extends to May 28, 2002. Utility and right of way delays pushed the schedule. property owners signed over required easements to allow the project to proceed.
The number of federal tax returns and payments believed missing or destroyed at a Pittsburgh processing site has grown to at least 40000 returns totaling 810 million dollars. The IRS and Treasury Inspector General investigate. Schumer says 22000 complaints of uncashed checks filed.
United Way members and loaned executives gathered at the Bishop Gravatt Center to build teamwork ahead of the September 14 campaign kickoff. Frank O'Brien of Westinghouse Savannah River Co. called the experience a neat chance to learn about himself and the group.
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