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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1996

Page

11

South Carolina Primary Seen as Decisive in March Electorate

Republicans debate turnout as South Carolina prepares for a pivotal primary amid a slate of March contests. Dole, Buchanan, and Alexander lead, with Gramm out and Keyes Taylor Lugar lagging. Walker pushes high turnout to boost South Carolina’s influence.

McMaster Walker South Carolina White House Bob Dole Pat Buchanan Lamar Alexander Alan Keyes Steve Forbes Morry Taylor Richard Lugar Phil Gramm Gramm Louisiana Down Keyes Taylor Dole Lugar Dole Buchanan Alexander Forbes Arizona Taylor

Washington insider Buchanan pushes jobs and trade

Buchanan, a Washington insider, portrays himself as the sole reform candidate. He has kept the issue pot boiling on jobs and trade and was set for a second visit to the Clearwater Fishing Plant today.

Washington Buchanan Clearwater

Reactor Behind Fence still holds memories at Savannah River site

Bill Austin of Westinghouse Savannah River Co. recalls cobalt-60 legacy as control room panels show age. The heavy water moderated reactor tested fuel assemblies from 1961 to 1964 and was abandoned in 1965. Officials expect the control room to be razed in 2-3 months and the entire structure removed by 2002 at an estimated cost of 24 million dollars.

Bill Austin Westinghouse Savannah River Co Actor Austin

School Board backs funding to reach national benchmarks

Hadden urged raising Palmetto State funding to match national averages, citing an additional 200 million needed. Dr Bradley condemned the Department of Education proposal as hypocritical, noting declining test scores under Barbara Nielsen. A statewide committee was formed to propose alternatives with Dr Frank Roberson on the panel. Preliminary Aiken County data show average performance under the current bill, with few schools likely to be top ranked.

Hadden Palmetto John B. Bradley S.C. Department of Education Frank Roberson Area 5 Schools and Instruction Aiken County Roberson

SRS decommissioning to take decades with 200 buildings listed

The Savannah River Site plans decommissioning of about 200 structures including five reactors. The heavy water core, 232-F and other facilities will be dismantled or demolished over years. Project leader Austin cites 75 years to complete scheduled work amid budget constraints.

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