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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1997
Page
7
A jury acquits the Grinch of stealing Christmas after five minutes of deliberation. Max the dog testified that antlers were placed on him and whipping occurred but not severely. The defense argued the Grinch aimed to stop Christmas not steal it.
A 450 pound lioness named Nala was tranquilized and returned to Jungleland Zoo in Kissimmee Florida after two days wandering through palmetto and cypress woods near Highway 192. Veterinarian James Barnett assessed her as in fine shape.
UPS ground is slower than air for urgent gifts. West Coast deliveries worry customers as international sea routes fade. Rosbach notes FedEx or UPS air can ship worldwide in one to three days. David May of PostNet calls this their busiest year and endorses air services for last minute gifts with a small extra charge. Contact numbers: Aiken Post Office 648-2351, Mail Boxes Etc. 642-0069, PostNet 641-6245.
Lawless notes transport issues and open repository aims as Pefia pledges stability for the SRS workforce. Graham urges DOE budget steadiness to avoid 1000 to 1500 job losses. attention to tritium production and plutonium disposition looms as next year’s decisions.
The Greenville News reports a statewide ballot debate on abolishing video gambling payouts. Rep Sheheen seeks a constitutional amendment for counties to ban video gambling. A 1994 county ban faces court challenges as operators resist.
Bridgestone and South Carolina celebrate the steel beam landmark with a public event praising workers and contractors. The gathering included a catfish meal and remarks from a public relations coordinator as a seasonal thank you and holiday gesture to all craftsmen involved in getting the project up and running.
Clyde Fish credits his team for keeping the Warren County Tennessee and Aiken County site on schedule. James Washington notes the private ceremony shows Bridgestone’s impact and Baker Concrete workers applaud the job creation and company integrity.
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