14 Jul 2001
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 2001
Page
1
A private twin engine plane crashed into a garage in Nation Carterville Missouri early Friday, killing all six people aboard. Two men inside the home escaped unharmed. The plane departed from Lake Charles Louisiana and was en route to Joplin Regional Airport.
The Pentagon plans a space based anti-missile test costing about 100 million dollars. This Saturday’s test is the first under President Bush and follows three prior tests with two failures and one success.
Death notices for Rev. Vernon Massingale Annie Mae Morgan Clara J. Price Ruth Jackson Shuster Reba Conner and Rev. Mary Craig Doe appear in the 5A obituary column noting their names and locations including Aiken Edgefield North Augusta Springfield Delray Beach Florida.
Chinese Americans in the Aiken area praise the decision while some locals question China's human rights record. The report notes mixed local sentiment following the Friday announcement that Beijing will host the 2008 Olympic Games.
The IOC chose Beijing over Toronto Paris Istanbul and Osaka in a landslide decision seen as opening doors for China and global change despite human rights concerns. The move carries wide political and economic repercussions for the world and marks the first Beijing Games.
South Carolina lawmaker Rep. James Roland Smith pledges to preserve an Aiken Revenue Department field office amid a 16 percent agency budget cut. He seeks office space and asks County Council for help while agency says Aiken, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach and Beaufort offices will close.
The 5 percent state and local taxes will be suspended for qualifying items from 12:01 a.m. August 3 to midnight August 5. Clothing footwear school supplies computers printers software are exempt with rain checks not qualifying if purchase occurs after the weekend.
North Augusta hosts the Nike Peach Jam with 24 elite high school teams traveling nationwide. First Baptist Church feeds and staffs two hospitality rooms at Riverview Park for players, coaches, and NCAA coaches. Rick Stimac of the Wisconsin Playground Warriors praises the welcome.
Clemson University trustees reduced the $1,500 annual in state tuition increase by $600 for fall, with in state students paying $5,090 after the rebate. Gov. Hodges veto of higher education cuts prompted the move, giving back the net effect of the veto to students.
Planning Commission delays decision on a proposed hotel and conference center. A special meeting originally set for July 24 is rescheduled to July 31 at 7 p.m. due to schedule conflicts. Local residents will have a chance to speak at City of Aiken hearings.
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