06 Jul 1996
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1996
Page
1
Aiken Standard experienced a telephone outage on Friday from about 11 30 a m until 6 p m due to a faulty circuit board in the office on Rutland Drive. The disruption affected both incoming and outgoing lines and hindered advertisers and customers.
James Andrew Buckham, 71, died at the scene of a Friday afternoon single car collision on US 278 near an embankment. Deputy Coroner Greg Bailey and Coroner Sue Townsend confirmed Buckham was not wearing a seatbelt and died from head injuries.
Jade Angelica Dunbar died at home after a brief illness. Survived by her husband and two children. Services will be held Friday at St. Mary’s Church, with burial at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Heart Foundation.
The Department of Energy moves to accelerate cleanup under a 10 Year Plan aiming to finish most nuclear weapons site remediation by 2006. Savannah River Site faces extended timelines for vitrification, groundwater work, and transuranic waste disposal with completion 2020 to 2090 for some elements. Officials expect a faster, more efficient program, though some tasks exceed the decade window.
At Camp Long the Muscular Dystrophy Association runs a week of camp where about 30 campers enjoy swimming boating arts and crafts and themed parties. Each camper has a dedicated counselor, with staff traveling from states like Ohio and Vermont to volunteer and renew friendships.
Washington reports show unemployment at 5.3 percent in June with 239,000 new jobs, led by restaurants and bars. The Dow fell 114 points as investors priced in potential fed rate hikes, while Treasury yields rose to 7.18 percent. Economists note faster job gains and rising earnings hint at inflationary pressure, prompting debate over timing of rate increases.
Dozens of farmers use Trinity United Methodist in Aiken and Grace United Methodist in North Augusta to display and sell crops such as corn peas watermelons and onions. Volunteers note low overhead and community support while farmers face drought pressure and market access concerns this week.
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