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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 2002
Page
1
Singer Peggy Lee died at 81 from a heart attack at her Bel Air home in Los Angeles. Her daughter Nicki Lee Foster confirmed the death noting the famed vocalist and composer rose to jazz and pop legend with hits like Is That All There Is and Fever.
Lawyers for shareholders allege Enron Corp shredded a large volume of documents amid a federal probe and seek court action to halt further tampering and protect evidence.
Obituary notices list Rigoberto Mangual Martinez Brenda Grant Nixon Augusta Gladys E Walton Vaucluse as appearing on 5A with death notices published in the 6a section.
Heavily armed attackers struck the US government cultural center in Calcutta killing five Indian police officers and wounding eighteen others including a pedestrian and a security guard. Four assailants on two motorcycles fled after the 6:30 a.m. assault. no Americans or consulate staff were harmed.
James Jones, 47, says his son Joshua T. Jones, 16, stabbed him in the back with a steak knife after a dispute over a watch. The father forgives him, cites divine help, and notes a prior juvenile charge. Joshua is jailed in Columbia awaiting a hearing on assault with intent to kill.
Aiken County School District shows 82.1 percent of first graders ready for school based on the Cognitive Skills Assessment Battery, down from 82.9 percent in 2000, with statewide readiness at 86.4 percent. Associate Superintendent Dr. Frank Roberson notes district lag behind the state and discusses ongoing evaluation.
Kmart Corp. filed for Chapter 11 protection, becoming the largest retailer to seek shelter from creditors. The discount chain faced lowered credit ratings, supplier disruptions, and a pivotal move by Fleming Cos. cutting off shipments, signaling a rapid escalation toward insolvency.
Midland Valley High School band booster president Darryl Glover says the group holds about 20000 in bank funds for operating costs and faces no financial issues. He cites a line by line budget and monthly expense statements while three parents push for scrutiny and a DC band trip fundraiser is planned. A parent, Linda Weathersbee, reported to the sheriff’s department seeking an investigation.
Rep. Roland Smith and Rep. Bill Clyburn describe a somber mood at the State House as the new session opens. They discuss Hodges budget proposals, potential bond funding, and the risk to education and social programs if funds are unavailable or delayed.
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