21 Jan 1998
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1998
Page
1
The papal visit to Cuba highlights outreach by the Catholic Church to Fidel Castro's regime. The Pope meets Cuban officials, tours sites tied to religious history, and emphasizes reconciliation while signaling hope for religious freedoms and social dialogue.
New Ellenton approved a $50,000 out of court settlement with Rockdale Pipeline to end a $103,000 suit over sewer system work. The agreement covers $50,000 upfront with the balance paid quarterly at 8.75 percent for five years. Rockdale to collect construction equipment and materials. Council debated funding from savings. attorney Gary Smith called the deal a good settlement for the town.
Obituary brief notes the passing of John Bebe Bibbs Jr of Trenton Sara L Cain of Langley Myrtle Lee Robinson of Wagener Callie P Rushton of Wagener Ida Toole Silvey of Clearwater. No further biographical details provided.
Local motorists face a rash of potholes after heavy rains as county and city crews press to fix worst spots before more rain arrives. Bill Shepherd warns drivers to avoid unknown water and deep holes. Crews mark hazards and resume work amid cool, wet conditions and reliance on state help for city streets.
The Aiken County Board of Education received a two hour briefing on distance education systems. Chris Guerrieri demonstrated district tech including computers cameras and satellite links funded by a 3.6 million five year plan. SCETV supports the project with equipment and staff.
In Columbia the South Carolina Coin Operators Association backs a $361 million figure for out-of-state players' spending and warns a ban could cost over 10,000 of the 27,000 video gambling jobs. Urban Systems cites $664.4 million 1997 revenue with $257.6 million from out-of-state patrons.
Lawsuit level of accountability drives introduced measures to revise the state Free Information Act. House Speaker David Wilkins and Sen. Glenn McConnell back the bills with the South Carolina Press Association to require clearer rules on closed meetings and broader access to government contracts. If not passed this session they must be reintroduced next year.
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