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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 2008
Page
1
At a Texas rally Bill Clinton said his wife Hillary cannot win the Democratic nomination without Texas votes. He urged supporters to back her in the Lone Star State, arguing Texas plays a pivotal role in securing the nomination.
Clinton accuses Obama of plagiarism and portrays him copying campaign themes while Obama counters that both should focus on uplifting the country. The piece also notes local sports selections with players named to All State teams.
Obituary page lists Brandy Lynn Cox and Arlyne Nelson Harding along with Jessie Wooten Huckins, Ken John Patrick Maloney, Robert Lewis Mills Jr and Randy M. Simpson with funeral details and locations in North Carolina Georgia South Carolina.
Aiken County Council passed a resolution opposing possible state budget cuts that would reduce Meals on Wheels funding. Gov. Sanford proposed trimming supplemental funds used by the Aiken Area Council on Aging and others to support meals. About 300 seniors receive hot meals daily. 200 more arrange or ride to services. The council sent a copy of the resolution to the local legislative delegation amid strong remarks from Rev. Fulmer and Councilwoman Kawis urging higher funding and care for the elderly.
Paul Knox Middle School eighth grader Will Harris defeats Kaitlynn Haney of SBC Middle School after a 23 round final that lasted over 30 minutes. Harris spelled schedule and enamel to clinch the title, earning a laptop from WSRC. Johnson and Thomas finished third and fourth amid word slips.
A North Augusta public hearing on Complex Transformation drew diverse protesters including WAND members and Savannah River Site workers. Attendees ranged from local residents to a pig-costumed protester with a "Oink if you love nuclear pork" sign. The event was one of 19 nationwide seeking views on future U.S. nuclear facilities and capabilities.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced Washington is ready to share部分 information about the U S satellite shootdown with China. He stressed openness and noted debris from the obliterated satellite was tracked over the Pacific and Atlantic but appeared too small to threaten Earth.
A missile launched from a Navy ship struck a dying U S spy satellite over the Pacific at 130 miles altitude. Pentagon officials briefed on the intercept said the weapon hit the target, destroying the probe and its toxic fuel. China urged data release and warned of fallout while observers noted the unprecedented nature of the mission and political sensitivities.
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