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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1995
Page
11
The Aiken Public Safety PACT Team will host a bicycle rodeo from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the southside Kroger on Silver Bluff Road. Officers will teach bike skills and safety and register bikes for theft protection. for information, contact Kroger at 618-4455.
New officers of the Aiken Lions Club were installed to lead the group through 1995 96. William Finley conducted the ceremony. Officers include Carl E. Lee president Hines Hamilton secretary Bill Jennings treasurer Lou Craddock first vice president Sonny Barton second vice president and Guy Hager third vice president. Board members L S McCormick S C Ristow G R Ristow J A Stave and D S Dunn also installed. The event took place at the Aiken Lions Hut in S C 19 meeting first Monday of each month at 6 45 p m.
Convicted murderer Kenneth Mayer lost a bid for a new trial after Circuit Judge Frank Eppes denied claims that jurors were prejudiced by comments prior to deliberations. A March hearing in Aiken heard testimony from court-appointed lawyer Wallis Alves and juror Rosalind Lockhart about inflammatory remarks. Solicitor Barbara Morgan contended the remarks were not inflammatory and did not influence evidence or deliberations.
Local investors buy the Hampton Inn franchise and build at 100 Tamil Drive near Aiken Mall creating eighteen full or part time positions. The 66 room hotel offers free breakfast and Movies on demand with business and leisure traveler appeal while boosting local loans and investment in the growing area.
President Clinton outlines nonmandatory guidelines for religious activities and school prayer to lessen confusion and lawsuits in 15,000 districts. Secretary Riley notes guidelines aim to clarify rights while students may volunteer to pray. Belvedere pastor supports voluntary student prayer amid political debate on religious liberty.
Small Texas towns face rising pressure as Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Kmart Corp push new super centers that combine general merchandise with groceries. Larry Kemp, owner of two Piggly Wiggly stores in Sherman along with partner Bob Young, notes the impact on local competition and recalls the tougher era of the 1970s and 1980s.
Conversion work on the Whiskey Road Wal-Mart is due to finish late this year, adding over 60 000 square feet. The project is expected to create roughly 250 new jobs, according to a Wal-Mart spokesman. A Kmart spokeswoman referenced further details on page 2B.
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