07 Jul 1995
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1995
Page
1
The Aiken Standard will explore Union’s nine day wait for Michael and Alex and Susan Smith’s confession after a car plunge into Long Lake. The eight month aftermath sees the town in national spotlight as coverage continues.
The Labor Department reported the jobless rate slipped to 5.6 percent in June as service sectors and construction boosted payrolls by 215,000. The gain helped offset declines in manufacturing and followed the Federal Reserve’s 0.25 point interest-rate cut, the first in nearly three years amid recession worries.
Obituary notices announce the deaths of James DeLos Arnett Augusta Harry A. Baker North Augusta Hamp Brown Jr Williston George Perry Cox Easley Jessie Curry North Augusta Sylvester Gifford New Ellenton Ben Johnson Jr Blackville Lena Morgan Washington Corrie Cook Murrah Johnston Benjamin Peterson Graniteville Kenneth Sanders Jamaica NY and more in the Page 2B notices.
The South Carolina Supreme Court refused to block the November video poker bans in 12 counties including Aiken Abbeville Anderson Chesterfield Cherokee Chester Greenwood Lancaster Oconee Pickens York and Union. The court will likely hear arguments again in the fall on whether the bans are constitutional, as operators pursue further appeals.
Ginny Hughes Greif runs infant swimming classes in Aiken County for nearly 15 years teaching water safety to babies as young as 16 weeks old. The program blends play with tasks to help babies breathe, surface, and grasp the pool edge while strengthening parent child bonds. Parents express gratitude when children complete the course, and contact details are provided for enrollment.
The Department of Energy plans final clearance by July 17 to launch a five year management and operations bid for the Savannah River Site. The Request for Proposal, awaiting a clearance review, will define department requirements for the lead contractor as Westinghouse Savannah River Co. nears the start of competitive bidding.
WSRC plans to aggressively compete for the contract with 15 801 employees at the site. Jack N Herrmann notes actions depend on the RFP and expects changes in operations. He asserts WSRC has a strong track record and the expertise to meet requirements.
City manager notes the new light near the Wal-Mart on Whiskey Road may create bottlenecks due to proximity to a nearby signal. He says the installation is controlled by the State Highway Department and the city recommended against the light. Wal-Mart faced opposition over annexation and road access tied to a larger grocery expansion, eventually moving forward on company land without city approval.
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