Tenneco expansion at Beech Island plant announced
Beech Island awaits mid morn announcement as Tenneco Packaging Plant plans a significant expansion of a new product line. Tim Dangerfield of the Economic Development Partnership says the project will add jobs but he declines to reveal figures or capital details, calling the investment "nice." Governor Beasley to join company officials and local dignitaries at Old Jackson Highway plant.
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Amoco Foam Products Co
Tim Dangerfield
Economic Development Partnership
Dangerfield
Tenneco
S.C
David Beasley
Old Jackson Highway
Jobless rate climbs slightly in January
The U S unemployment rate rose to 6.4 percent in January from 5.3 percent in December, the highest since July. Payroll gains totaled 271000, boosted by temporary help services, but the rise was partly blamed on last winter's heavy snows affecting seasonal adjustments. Bond prices rose on Wall Street as yields fell.
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Labor Department
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Obituary notices on page 2B list several deaths
Death notices include Bertie Lee H Delk Hilda Sam B Halford Williston Willie Mincy Springfield Terry Pollard Aiken Osmund Jake Robinson North Augusta Ralph Gardner Graniteville detailing passing and surviving family brief notices from the local area memorials and advance funeral arrangements shown on page 2B.
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Bertie Lee H. Delk
Hilda Sam B. Halford
Williston
Willie Mincy
Springfield
Terry Pollard
Aiken
Osmund
Jake Robinson
North Augusta
Ralph Gardner
Graniteville
Georgia lottery results for Thursday drawing
Georgia lottery results show Cash 3 numbers 58 9 and Pantany 79 11 203 for Thursday draw. No additional context or verification provided.
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Cash
Pantany
Clinton budget promises balance forcefully despite GOP critique
President Clinton argues his new budget balances the federal deficit by 2002 and into the next two decades, while Republicans call the plan a string of gimmicks. They accuse him of delaying tough cuts, expanding middle class tax relief with risk of future tax hikes, and financing programs with new fees totaling 47.3 billion over five years.
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Clinton
Senate
Trent Lott
GOP
Ronald Reagan
Disney's That Darn Cat Opens February 14
Disney’s remake That Darn Cat premieres nationwide February 14 after two years in production. Filmed mainly in Aiken and Edgefield counties, Edgefield was chosen for its fitting town square and winter lighting needs. Producers praise the town hall and courthouse while noting on site signs and distinct geography shaped the film.
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Disney
Aiken
Edgefield
Massachusetts
Winter
Bob Spiers
V Enterprises Inc
Aiken Counties
Clinton budget will cost 1400 positions for SRS
Savannah River Site officials said they must lay off 1,400 to 1,500 workers this spring to meet the 1998 budget. The cuts follow 875 involuntary layoffs in January and 150 construction layoffs by Sept. 30 as projects finish, with DOE CFO John Pescosolido citing new efficiencies reducing headcount. The DOE budget request to Congress is 16.6 billion for 1998, up from 16.2 billion in 1997.
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SRS Layoffs: DOE Reports Large 1998 Budget Gap and Cuts
DOE figures show 1998 SRS spending at 1.389 billion with a 118 million gap from true costs, forcing 1,400 to 1,500 layoffs by October 1. Uncosted balances decline from 157 million to 30 million, severance funded by May–October salary savings, harming Allendale and Barnwell counties due to economic impact and site proximity.
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SRS
DOE
Pescosolido
Matthew Delk
Allendale
Barnwell
Aiken
Augusta
Delk
Aiken delegation to visit Orvieto in March
A seven member Aiken delegation will travel to Orvieto Italy from March 16 to 21 to advance business culture education and tourism ties with Orvieto Although not yet a formal sister city the visit aims to formalize ties Janet Augeri Morris chairwoman of the Sister City Committee said a meeting with Orvietos mayor is set for March 19 The group includes Mayor Fred Cavanaugh Bill Weiss John Walker Patsy Lewellyn Doug Henderson and Elizabeth Benton with roots in Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce Students from Aiken High and South Aiken High may study in Orvieto this summer and Orvietan students may visit next year
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Orvieto
Italy
Janet Augeri Morris
San Giuseppe
Ms. Morris
Fred Cavanaugh
Bill Weiss
John Walker
Patsy Lewellyn
Doug Henderson
Elizabeth Benton
Aiken-Orvie
Aiken Sunrise
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South Aiken High School
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