14 Feb 2001
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 2001
Page
1
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan signaled that additional interest rate reductions may be needed as the economy faces significant downside risks. He warned that Bush administration tax relief alone won’t prevent a recession. The remarks appear on page 108.
Washington AP reports that former President Bill Clinton remains highly active after leaving office, continuing public appearances and involvement that set him apart from typical post presidency quiet. Page 8A.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Ruby M. Johnson Wile J. Smith and Bert Vanderviet. The notices provide basic funeral information and indicate family acknowledgments.
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Ryoichi Miya first mate of the Ehime Maru calls it unforgivable that civilians were at control stations during the USS Greeneville emergency surfacing, which caused the sinking off Hawaii. Nine aboard the fishing vessel, including four Japanese high school students, remain missing as Navy confirms civilian operators.
Jean of Providence and Wilbur of Roanoke celebrate 43 years of marriage. They met in 1957 in Providence during Navy duty and wed about ten months later. The pair moved to South Carolina in 1973, living in Aiken before settling on six acres in Kitchings Mill. They cherish the song My Happiness and the idea of Valentine's Day romance. See COUPLE, page 6A.
Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina plans to stay in his Washington area apartment and not hire live-in help despite hospitalizations and dizziness. Nancy Thurmond says he remains under care and is getting needed assistance as he continues his long public service.
Sheriff Howard Sellers pitched county jail operation takeover to the Aiken County Council Judicial and Public Safety Committee. Members urged studying the proposal focusing on security and taxpayer savings. A memo was released and the committee will forward the matter to the full council for cost research and possible restructuring.
Aiken County Board of Education members eyed sharp increases in district heating costs. Comptroller Brock Heron cited December 2000 natural gas use at $141,137.23 vs December 1999 $62,776.82, and November 2000 at $51,200.68 vs $40,037.22 in 1999. He warned of a $360,000 contingency draw for energy shortfalls.
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