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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1994
Page
6
Washington reports that first time unemployment claims rose sharply for the week ending January 29 reaching the highest level since July 1992. Economists anticipated a rise but the 59,000 increase surprised many. Officials said the cause remains unclear and may take another week to explain.
Investigator Becky Edmonds notes a real increase in teen drug use in Aiken County beyond statistics. Lt. Tim Hoffman cites limited data on minors arrested for drug activity. Community leaders urge education, positive activities, and parent child communication to counter the trend.
Grand jury declines to indict Jeffrey Agee in the January 7 fatal shooting of Scottish businessman Andrew De Vries who banged on doors seeking help after being mistaken for a burglar. De Vries died from three shots through glass doors as Agee defended his actions. De Vries’ father denounces the jury as cowards while prosecutors had not pursued charges.
A Boston study challenges the belief that sugar makes children hyperactive or inattentive. Researchers fed 3 to 5 year olds and 6 to 10 year olds three weeks on diets with sugar, aspartame, and saccharin, while monitoring behavior via parent and teacher ratings.
In Jackson Mississippi Byron De La Beckwith faces a new trial strategy using alibi witnesses from Greenwood to place him at a gas station around 1:05 a.m. the same night Medgar Evers was killed. Two witnesses previously testified by transcript due to illness or death.
Community leaders discuss launching a corporate drive in Aiken potentially as early as March. Calhoun County and Anniston examples show multiple campaigns raised substantial sums without harming human service groups. Narratives stress project tied funding and timing as key to success.
A Sumter area parent worries about her 9 year old son walking to school as she fears bus travel. Richland Northeast High School student Tara Smith says she feels safe but wants teachers to know students better. Conference speaker Therman Evans urges teachers to engage with families and communities.
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