10 Jan 1997
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1997
Page
1
The unemployment rate remained at 5.3 percent in December as businesses added 262000 payroll jobs. The year ended with 2.6 million jobs created, led by service industries, marking the largest one month gain since August and underscoring a faster 1996 economy. Meanwhile, market nerves linger over possible Fed rate hikes to curb inflation.
Obituary notices list Milda Camp and Julia Greenwood of Aiken among several names including Ruth Taylor Jonas of Gran iteville Florence S Martin of Williston Bertie Lee O Banion of Langley Marion A Poble of Aiken va Eichmann Ripley of Savannah Ga Emma Unnerwoon renow Joe B Wingard Jr Graniteville tuary notices on page 2B.
Georgia lottery results show Cash 3 04 09 and Pantasy 5 6 15 28 31 82 with the Thursday drawing completed. The numbers reflect daily game outcomes and detailed payout information may be published by official lottery channels.
Top juvenile filly Storm Song launches her 1996 racing campaign after earning the Eclipse Award. Trainer and team details appear on Page 6A.
The Department of Energy warns of further layoffs at Savannah River Site over the next two months as Westinghouse signals continued budget-driven staffing reductions. Career experts urge displaced workers to pursue thorough job searches and retooling, noting many may relocate for better opportunities. Since 1995 the Resource Center has helped about 3,090 former SRS workers, with up to 1,025 more expected in January 2021.
Drake Beam Marin stresses attitude and willingness to work as key to landing new roles amid SRS layoffs. Patrick says relocation may be necessary to match positions near Savannah River Site. The Resource Center offers career tools, consultants, and access to state job programs and local universities to help the unemployed.
A motion to strike civil conspiracy counts in the New Ellenton sewer bond failure suit was put in abeyance after a brief hearing before Judge Pleiones. A Feb 3 conference in Aiken County civil court will decide the scope of claims. Plaintiffs allege defamation and forged name on checks tied to former Mayor Randy Shaw and the failed project. Other defendants include the ex-mayor, his wife, former town clerk, Nations Bank, Cedar Creek Properties, and Cantelou firms. Former counsel Harte and master Smoak figures feature in prior rulings.
Los Angeles reports Frank Sinatra, 81, suffered an uncomplicated heart attack. Doctors described his prospects for recovery as good as treatment progresses in hospital.
The report states he appears to have had an uncomplicated heart attack and is in a private room undergoing tests and observation at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. The notes reference Sinatra, page sa.
Graves of two Confederate soldiers and a civilian desecrated in November will be reinterred Saturday at Steam Mill Bottom Cemetery near Perry. A 1 45 PM procession from Clinton Methodist Church will lead coffins of Wesley Starnes William Ezekiel Starnes and Sam Smithhart, with the 20th South Carolina Infantry as pallbearers. A musket salute will close the rites at 2 PM officiated by Rev, Tony Rowell.
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