24 Dec 2000
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2000
Page
1
Aiken residents report light traffic and smooth stores near major shopping areas as Christmas approaches. Shoppers note varied experiences with crowds with some calling traffic manageable while others face heavier congestion and last minute gift pressure.
The General Assembly adopted a sweeping overhaul of UN financing, cutting the United States share and shifting shortfalls to developing economies. Leaders hailed progress after lengthy talks, with peacekeeping and day-to-day budgets separated under the new system.
President-elect Bush has assembled about half his Cabinet during a shortened transition. He plans a non working Christmas at his Texas ranch then Florida fishing with relatives. Cheney hints at an untraditional vote while Clinton added ten Cabinet members in 1992 comparison highlights slow Bush progress.
The moon's shadow will cover part of the sun on Christmas Day, producing a rare partial solar eclipse. Viewers across the continental United States can see it, with the Northeast offering the best view as about half the solar disk is obscured.
Dr. Thomas Hallman becomes USCA interim chancellor in 1996 and will lead the university as it reopens in January for its new millennium and 40th anniversary. Hallman previously said he did not seek the job, but chose to stay to preserve USC Aiken’s ties to the community and USC system.
Obituary notices list deaths and funeral homes for Elsie M Carpenter William Ernest Causey Laura Cobb Fox Willie Mae Holmes Robert Sewell Houseweiaer Alice Jackson Geneva Dunbar Mixon Latcher Ryans Donald Eugene Seeley Curtis Lee Singleton with associated funeral homes and locations. page 5B obituary notices compiled by Rivers Grand Stand Jackson-Brooks Rowland Simmons Napier and Jackson Memorial chapels.
A feature highlights a family’s collaborative cooking journey with New Year recipes and festive foods. The piece follows a local Aikenite pursuing business success despite disability and turning kitchen efforts into a shared project.
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