Experts Urge Wider Use Of Anti AIDS Drug AZT
Washington AP panel of AIDS drug AZT says the research clearly establishes that zidovudine delays AIDS onset in HIV infected patients while noting risks such as cancer potential and effects on fetuses and children. AZT, made by Burroughs Wellcome Co, is used by over 40,000 in the United States with some doctors prescribing for early or asymptomatic cases.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committee
Burroughs Wellcome Co
Research Triangle Park
United States
Bush Sets Upbeat Tone In State Of Union
President Bush plans a nationally broadcast State of the Union at 9 pm EST. He aims to push clean air crime child care and capital gains tax cuts. Officials say electoral dynamics ahead of November may spur bipartisan action by April or May.
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Bush
State of Union
Congress
John Sununu
Fair Skies Forecast With Mild Temperatures
Fair skies continue tonight with a low in the upper 30s. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies and a 20 percent shower chance, with a high in the low 70s. Page 6A details.
Deaths toll rises in regional obituaries
William J. Baker Jackson Thomas W. Carr Aiken Randolph K. Cooper Myrtle Beach James Gunsauley North Augusta Willie J. McDaniel North Augusta Ooie L. Williams Augusta obituary notices list the names of local residents who have died, reflecting community loss across several South Carolina towns.
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William J. Baker
Jackson
Thomas W. Carr
Aiken
Randolph K. Cooper
Myrtle Beach
James Gunsauley
North Augusta
Willie J. McDaniel
Ooie L. Wiliams
Augusta
Aiken 76th Triple Crown Sets Races March Dates
Aiken schedules its 76th annual Triple Crown with The Aiken Trials on March 17 at 9 a.m. gates open 10 a.m. first race 2 p.m. March 24 features the Steeplechase and March 31 closes with Sulky Races. A Lobster Race and Oyster Parade follow on May 5 for local fun and unique racing.
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Aiken
Jaycee
Solons Take Up Tax Relief Snag
A Columbia House Senate conference committee meets to resolve differences on tax relief extending payment deadlines. Sen Moore and Rep Kirsh led proposals with debates over holiday and weekend extensions and potential accounting complications.
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Solons
Columbia
Aiken County
San
Thomas
Teeny
David C. W. Jarvis
R. Klapman
Lexington
Herbert
Sen
Moore
Rep. Kirsh
Senate
Kirsh
Conference Committee
Com
Sen. Moore
Aiken Teachers Pay Rise Backed by Voters
A USC Aiken survey for the Aiken Standard finds 58 percent of voters favor raising teachers salaries to top Southeast districts even if it raises taxes. Only 29 percent want no change, 1 percent undecided. Principal Martie Derrick cites better teacher recruitment and minority diversity as outcomes.
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Aiken
Aiken County
Bob Botsch
USC Aiken Survey Research Service
Aiken Standard
Ers
Coordinating Council ‘On
Arthur Young
Martie Derrick
Aiken Shindard USCA Poll on County Schools Rating
Aiken Shindard reports in a local survey about how Aiken County schools educate children. The poll shows totals with 29 percent 123 and 101 percent 422, with most respondents rating the schools as fair to good while a few call them excellent.
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Oble
Aiken County
Aiken voters rate public schools between C plus and B minus
Aiken County residents rate public schools between C plus and B minus in a USC Aiken Survey Research Service poll for the Aiken Standard. Most respondents saw some good in the system. 34 percent called it good, 29 percent fair, 12 percent poor, and 3 percent very poor. Busbee Elementary Principal Marguerite Derrick praised the excellence of her students and the school’s resources.
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Aiken County
Bob Usc
Aiken Survey Research Service
Aiken Standard
Joseph R. Brooks
Jann
Canara
Bay
Oth Brooks
Brooks
Marguerite
Peggy) Derrick
Busbee Elementary School
Derrick
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