Bush Doubts Iraqi Missile Threat Ended
The Bush administration cautioned the Iraqi missile flare may not be over despite reports the antiaircraft batteries in the no fly zone were moved. Officials cited unclear missile destinations, ongoing monitoring, and weather hampering efforts to confirm moves. Jets at 4 Ala base were removed, but missiles' location remains unresolved.
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Bush
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
U.S
Pentagon
Ala
Saddam
Bush Administration
Manager change at Savannah River Field Office announced
The Department of Energy named Dr. Mario P. Fiori to head the Savannah River Field Office starting January 29, replacing retired Navy Vice Adm. Peter M. Heckman Jr. Fiori, a Vienna Virginia resident and retired Navy captain, has 26 years in service and currently serves as the DOE representative to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
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Mario P. Fiori
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
Savannah River
Fiori
Navy
Peter M. Hekman Jr
Secretary of Energy
James D. Watkins
Safety Board
Adm
Heckman
Vienna
U.S. Naval Academy
Massachusetts Institute of Spart
SRS Transition To Be Examined In 5 Part Series
The Aiken Standard begins a five part series Life After the Cold War examining the Savannah River Site. It surveys SRS history current challenges and future prospects with insights into DOE Martin Marietta Energy Systems and the Oak Ridge plant including interviews with DOE manager Peter M. Hekman Jr. and Westinghouse Savannah River Co. president Ambrose L. Schwallie.
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Aiken Standard
Savannah River
SRS
Department of Energy
Martin Marietta Energy Systems
Oak Ridge, Tenn
DOE
Peter M. Hekman Jr
Westinghouse
Savannah River Co
Ambrose L. Schwallie
Bosnian Official Slain At Roadblock
Deputy Prime Minister Hakija Turajlic was shot seven times at a checkpoint near Sarajevo in front of French peacekeepers after Serb tanks and troops intercepted his U N escorted convoy. The killing drew condemnations and raised concerns over U N convoy security.
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Sarajevo
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Bosnia
U.N
Sanella Muradzic
New York
Turajlic
Mustafa Hajrulahovic
Rain Triggers School Closures and Flood Advisory in Aiken
Heavy rains prompted early dismissal across Aiken County schools with elementary centers closed at 1 p.m. and middle and high schools at 1:30 p.m. Officials closed nine roads and issued a travel advisory as weather officials warned of rising flood risk.
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Highway Department
Carl Dawson
Dawson
Lib Thomas
Hankinson Street
Farmingdale Court
Gregory Road
S.C
Gum Swamp
Woodland Extension
Jackson Boat Landing
Cedar Creek
Camp Rawls and
Kenne
Dy Pond
Sawyer Road
S.C. 39
Uncle Duck Road
Weekend Rain Forecast Hits Aiken Augusta Area
The National Weather Service at Bush Field Augusta reports significant rainfall with 1.25 inches by 5 p.m. Friday and forecasts up to 11.5 inches for the weekend. Since Thursday, total rainfall reaches three inches as foul weather persists through Sunday with a 50 percent rain chance.
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Aiken-Augusta
National Weather Service
Bush Field
Augusta
Calendar Classifieds and Teletype Column Mix
A compact newspaper item lists sections including Da Calendar Classifieds Cryptoquote Dear Abby ie Erma Bombeck teens Horoscope and Dear Abby style guidance with humor and reader tips across features.
Local tip line offered for news tips and ideas
Citizens are invited to call 648-2311 with news tips or story ideas. The brief notice highlights local sections including movies obituaries television and weather.
Elvis stamps draw crowds despite rain in Aiken
Fans lined the Aiken Post Office on Laurens Street to buy Elvis stamps as sales began at noon. Boyd Delk arrived by 9:55 a.m. seeking two sheets, while Elvis impersonator E J Ventura dressed as the King drew cheers. The stamps sold out within an hour, prompting Augusta Post Office to request more from Aiken.
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Boyd Delk
Delk
Elvis
Nancy Moseley
E.J
Elvis Jackson) Ventura
Ventura
Don Dulaney
Augusta
Dulaney
Ginny Southworth
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Converse Drive
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Pearl J. Richardson
Warrenville
Marcus A. Gardner
Lancaster
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