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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1997
Page
3
Tom Fant a reenactor craftsman and evangelist describes why he participates carrying a harmonica and gospel tracts. He cites the South’s integrated wartime effort and praises black soldiers while noting 19th century prohibitions. Proceeds support historic preservation including CSS Hunley remnant reinterment and grave markers.
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright visited Beijing on a nine country trip and met with Chinese leaders during China's mourning period for Deng. U S concerns included Hong Kong's capitalist system after July 1, human rights issues, and arms controls. China praised nuclear test ban deals and Korean talks but tensions rose over trade gaps and weapons sales to Pakistan as Clinton grants trade privileges.
ZIER from First Baptist Church has long served as deacon and built diverse roles with North Augusta Sertoma, including vice president in 1977 78 and president in 1979 80 He earned the Sertoman of the Year Life Award in 1996 and is set to lead again in 1998 He expressed humility and enjoyment in the club’s activities.
Businessman from 14 Conte disputes SunTrust seizure of jewelry equipment and inventory assets claiming the bank misled the court. He alleges contact attempts failed since Jan 9 and asserts his travel schedule and attorneys kept the bank informed. Attorney seeks bond and release of non‑collateral property to protect against market risk.
Anger flares as Beasley pushes moving the flag from the capitol dome to a statue. Nielsen, allied with Beasley, faces harsh rallies while Stewart's agents photograph pro flag events to curb extremists. Photos from a South Congaree rally linked Klansmen to a nightclub shooting, influencing Sheriff Metts. Community leaders deny violent ties but Klan presence remains evident. Sinclair accuses Beasley of election lies as he campaigns against the flag position.
The Aiken Standard confirms four people named as unsung heroes by the Aiken Rotary Club were not members of the club. The publication apologizes for the error and notes the correction Friday edition.
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