14 Jan 1999
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1999
Page
1
Aiken County Treasurer Linda Sharpe says drop box payments over the weekend will avoid penalties if postmarked by Friday midnight. Residential taxes due by 5 pm Friday, with penalties rising 3 to 15 percent after Jan 15, Feb 2, and March 16.
Obituary notices list Frances Martin Aiken Mary Sampson of Brooklyn NY and William Soust of Wagener. Page 2B records notice of their deaths with brief identifications and locations.
A fragmentary entry lists Wednesday lottery figures including 4 0 Cash 9 and evening codes L186 401-42 Pantany 5 with numbers 47 17 21. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear event context or official titles.
Backers of the South Aiken High School stadium project renew efforts to finish work using public funds and private donations. With the site near ready, boosters warn that bleachers costing 100 dollars per seat plus restrooms and other features push total needed beyond 350 thousand dollars, risking long delays if fundraising stalls. A Tuesday school board meeting sought 300 thousand more to finalize construction as coaches and boosters urge timely completion for fall play.
Democratic Gov James Hovis Hodges urged a statewide lottery to fund public school improvements without tax increases. He said education must be the top priority as lawmakers debate a constitutional amendment for voter approval in 2000. Hodges plans a Dent Middle School visit and pledges business friendliness with environmental sensitivity.
Four months after Ken Starr's impeachment drama began, House prosecutors start presenting their case in the Senate trial. Witnesses may include Monica Lewinsky, with Clinton possible but not subpoenaable. Hyde says the aim is to show an impeachable offense. The House case runs into Friday or Saturday, as Clinton's team prepares a vigorous defense.
Rita Derrick Hayes, a top U S trade official and ambassador to the World Trade Organization, will speak at the Aiken Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. The event also honors man, woman and youth of the year, with past laureates noted for education and youth outreach.
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