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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 2008
Page
1
Thousands marched to the Supreme Court on Tuesday to protest Roe v. Wade. In a White House radio address President Bush welcomed the demonstrators and voiced stance on the ruling amid ongoing abortion debate.
The Aiken High girls and boys basketball teams delivered their best performances away from home at MVHS, each securing decisive road wins. Fred Thompson exits the presidential race after a poor South Carolina primary showing.
Vivian Kelly Butler of Graniteville Justin E. Carter of Martinez Georgia George Deer of Johnson Johnny Alen Waldo of Aiken are listed among local obituaries and funeral notices for the period. The death notices reference family connections and upcoming services in the community.
Washington Savannah River Company appeals the Department of Energy decision to award the Savannah River Site management contract to Fluor Corporation backed consortium Savannah Nations. The five year contract valued at about four billion dollars drew bids from the two firms, triggering a 90 day transition period.
Bill Clinton drew a standing room crowd at Aiken Municipal Building praising Hillary Clinton as the best prepared candidate. He complimented Obama and Edwards after a Myrtle Beach debate and urged a plan to protect U.S. troops in Iraq while aiming for their early withdrawal.
The 40 year sentence for Michael R. Batchelor over the July 2002 vehicular deaths of his three sons is described as groundbreaking since he was never behind the wheel. Solicitor Barbara Morgan notes it as a first in the state. Batchelor allegedly drank with his underage sons and instructed his eldest son, 15, to drive home, leading to the deaths.
City officials plan to replace worn flags at six downtown intersections. Flags, placed in 2001 after Sept. 11 to show patriotism, have sponsors including James L Hammonds Marine Corps League Detachment 939, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the American Legion. The league seeks local business support to fund new flags.
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