Ohio Lawmakers Protest DOE Closure of Mound Plant
Ohio Senator John Glenn and Representative Tony Hall condemned Secretary James D. Watkins plans to close the Miamisburg Mound Plant by 1996 and move its functions to the Savannah River Site. The non nuclear facility employs about 2,000 workers and handles detonators igniters and tritium recovery before shipment to SRS.
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Ohio
Ener
James D. Watkins
Miamisburg
Titan Reves Gee
Savannah River
Watkins
Mound
Sen
John Glenn
Rep
Tony Hall
Fems
Department of Energy
SRS
City invites Aiken residents to Tuesday town meeting
Mayor Fred B. Cavanaugh says residents can address major issues facing the city including development ordinances strategic planning storm water management and basic and innovative services. Written comments may be submitted to City Council with responses promised. Meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Aiken Municipal Conference Center 214 Park Ave S. For details contact the City Manager's office at 642-7654.
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Aiken
Fred B. Cavanaugh
Cavanaugh Sai
Tornado Strikes Salley and Wa Gener Areas
A tornado touched down in Salley at 9:56 p.m. Tuesday, uprooting trees and damaging roofs before moving a short distance to Wa Gener. Salley Fire Chief D. Salley reported a half roof blown from one building and tin peeled from several roofs. Town facilities suffered minor damage and injuries were reported.
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Aiken County
Salley
Wagener
Ol D. Salley
Tax Line Drawn In D C Battle
Washington lawmakers diverge over a Democratic tax plan aimed at raising taxes on the rich while cutting them for many. Barney Frank endorses the plan as tax fairness. Russo Dill oppose due to rate increases and lack of child tax credit. Bush vows veto if tax hikes appear. House tally nearing 218 needed for passage as 200 plus back the measure with undecided and opposing factions shaping a pivotal vote.
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Washington
Barney Frank
Massachusetts
Reparty
Russo
Dill
Bush
Chicago
Ben
Jones
D-Ga
Bill Provides Time For School Prayer in South Carolina
A state House subcommittee endorsed a bill to set aside a minute of voluntary silent prayer at the start of each school day in public elementary and secondary schools. The measure, not requiring participation, drew support and opposition from educators, clergy, and students arguing over religious freedom and morals in public life.
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Columbia
State House
South Carolina
Education
Charles Montgomery
Edgemoor
Montgomery
Bill Thomas
U.S
Israel
C.L. Lorick
Ments
Jimmy
Hal W. French
University of South Carolina
Depart ‘Ment of Religious Studies
Call for tips on local news at 648 2311
A brief readers’ outreach item invites tips and information for local reporting and urges calling the number 648 2311 to share news ideas or sightings.
Notable Names Appearing Across North Augusta to Johnston
De Catherine Boozer North Augusta Norman Gamache North Emily Rhoden Holsomback Johnston Edward A Johnston Warrenville Elouise Priester Aiken See Page 3B for details
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Catherine Boozer
North Augusta
Norman Gamache
Emily Rhoden Holsomback
Johnston
Edward A. Johnston
Warrenville
Elouise Priester
Aiken
Abortion Measure Advances in House Committee
A compromise bill cleared the House Judiciary Committee setting new disclosure rules for abortion providers. It requires doctors to inform women about pregnancy details and potential welfare and medical assistance if they choose to carry to term. Critics say information helps reduce pressure, while Rudnick opposed amendments and did not participate.
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Columbia
House
Judiciary Committee
Brenda Hucks
South Carolina
Citizens For Life
Irene Rudnick
D-Aiken
Televised trials educate public in South Carolina courts
Cameras were allowed in a South Carolina circuit court for the first time in a six month experiment. Reporters and a judge say in courtroom coverage will deepen understanding of the judicial process while still images are replaced by live and taped video.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Christy Mason
Columbia Sta- Wolo-Tv
Don Rushing
Classified Ads Close Early at Aiken Standard Office
The Classified Advertising Department will close at 1 p.m. Friday to switch to a new computing system and reopen Monday at 8 30 a.m. Call before 1 p.m. for Monday’s ads. The department’s hours return to 8 30 a.m. to 9 30 p.m. We can be reached at 649 1555 and the fax is 618 6052.
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Aiken Standard Classified Advertising Department
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Philip Lor
Wagoner, Salley
Philip Lord
Nina J. Nidiffer
Leon Webster
Monique Ewing
Tamisha Harrison
South Aiken
D.C
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Bill
Associated Press
Abby
Rudnick
Jill
Sage Don Rushing
Sai Jack Kuenzie
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Kuenzie
Dick Ivarpootlian
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