05 Jan 1994
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1994
Page
1
Washington President Clinton may delay welfare reform to push health care reform. Officials cite undecided timing with two options: pursue both concurrently or delay welfare until health care clears major committees. Democratic leaders warn a split effort could be too tricky.
Winter area farmers face hay scarcity after a hot dry summer and army worm outbreak. In Aiken County about 700 farmers seek feed alternatives as cattle cullings rise to cope. Early spring rains hindered planting and fertilizer absorption, followed by drought and heat.
The Aiken DMV now lets motorists view their driver photo before licensing. Residents like Alice Teeter and Teresa Cobb praised the option to request a new photo, while Tina Baker notes about 10 percent request retakes. The process adds time though, taking 8 to 10 minutes per license, and the state says the upgrade speeds future issuance. The system introduces a magnetic strip and holograms for security.
Aiken Department of Public Safety reports the arrests of Darrell Epps Willie Simpkins and Willie Hicks on murder charges in the death of 73 year old Andrew C Hagan found at his South Boundary Avenue home. Police say robbery was the motive and a weapon was recovered. The death penalty is being sought.
Aiken County residents fear violence after four killings in nine days though yearly homicide totals show a downward trend from 24 in 1990 to 15 in 1993. Sheriff Howard Sellers says the spate is unusual but not a crime wave and notes domestic violence calls often rise around holidays.
Call 648 2311 to propose a story idea. Names listed include James Pugh Aiken Eron T Rawl Lexington Noah E Stevens Graniteville Carl Wiedemann Columbia James Williamson Aiken. See Page 5A for more details.
Vacationers stranded at Miami airport as a powerful storm dumps almost three feet of snow from North Carolina to Maine. The year’s first major storm closes schools in 16 states, knocks out power to hundreds of thousands, and kills at least 13. Snow piles up in West Virginia while hundreds of travelers await rebooked flights and hotel stays.
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