Aiken County Votes On 97.8 Million School Bond Referendum
Aiken County school board approved placing a 97.8 million bond referendum on the November general election ballot to fund four new schools and upgrades to nine more. Some members urged delaying to March for public input, citing concerns about financing from taxpayers and the need for full information.
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Aiken County
Sissy Henry
South Carolina School Board of Education
Jim Verenes
Eran
Robert Slay
Ms. Henry
Aiken
Sinkler and Boyd
J. Henry
Construction Control Corporation
Coun
Imy County
Don Rupert
Democrats Aim for Pro Business Platform Shift
Aiken attorney Ronald Maxwell said Democrats will move away from an anti business image and back a pro business stance at the national convention. He cited Clinton proposals as likely guiding economic policy and emphasized restoring financial health through closer ties with business. Maxwell spoke before platform discussions and noted the party’s focus on economic development.
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Aiken
Ronald Maxwell
Maxwell
New York
Maxwell Maxwell
Clinton
Bill Clinton
Chukker Creek School Budget Overrun Causes Delays
Birtoffen County comptroller Larry Clark says Chukker Creek School in Kagut 1993 will be downsized and delayed after a 1.6 million overrun. The project may still be a 600 pupil facility though cuts could affect the master plan. Construction bids unlikely before September.
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Chukker Creek
Alrea
Birtoffen County
Kagut
Larry Clark
Clark
Clinton's Nomination Tonight
Democrats nominate Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton for president with Al Gore as running mate in New York. Gov Cuomo predicts a strong nomination speech while Clinton meets Mandela and aims to reassure liberals and minorities about a centerward shift. Tsongas and Brown are slated to speak as platform battles fade and unity efforts continue.
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New York
Arkansas
Bill Clinton
White House
Clinton
al Gore
Mario Cuomo
Cuomo
Central Park
Paul Teongas
Tsongas
California
Jer‘Brown
Brown
Bridge Calendar Classifieds Comics In The Paper
A compact page lists bridge games schedules classifieds ads comics and the cryptoquote Dear Abby horoscope items. Local events and notices populate the usual newspaper calendar with reader services.
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Abby
Call to share tips with newsroom at local station
Readers are encouraged to contact the newsroom at 648 2311 to report news tips or provide information for upcoming coverage. The notice emphasizes direct, immediate communication for stories of public interest.
Salient Names Tie to Local Notices in Aiken Graniteville Area
Sadie Bradley and Aiken Gladys Brewer from Graniteville now Chappelli are listed with other names including Haywood Jr and Mae Willing of Johnston in a local notices snippet. The fragment documents name changes and associations across several South Carolina towns.
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Sadie Bradley
Aiken
Gladys Brewer
Graniteville
Chappelli
Ert Haywood Jr
New
Joans
Sirs Mae Willing
Johnston
Aiken Standard Vegetable Contest Advances Fiercely
The squash division sees Mary Van Buren of Warrenville win with a 4 pound 14.35 ounce yellow squash edging Ronnie Williamson of Aiken who entered a 4 9.95 ounce fruit. In tomatoes Fain Swygert of Belvedere leads with 2 pounds 7.25 ounces, Carolyn English at 2 pounds 3.35 ounces in second. Entries accepted at the Aiken Standard desk 124 Rutland Drive 8 to 5:30 Monday through Friday.
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Aiken Standard
Mary van Buren
Warrenvill
Standard
Fain Swygert of
Belvedere
Carolyn English
North Augusta
Rutland Drive
New Ellenton Project Upsets Residents
New Ellenton faces a $4 million sewer project with an ordinance mandating user fees inside town limits. Mayor Randy W. Shaw cites engineering delays and weak bond earnings as reasons for the measure and notes Cantelou and Associates will start design after funding is secured.
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New Ellenton
Randy W. Shaw
Shaw
Cantelou and
Pope OK After Surgery On Benign Colon Tumor
Doctors removed a benign colon tumor from Pope John Paul II and reported he was in very good shape. The operation lasted about 3.2 hours with a smooth course and the pope awoke with typical post operative complaints. Guards stood on the hospital floor as the 72 year old pontiff began recovery.
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Rome
John Paul II
Attilio Maseri
John Pauli
Joaquin Navarro
Vatican
Gemelli Hospital
John Paul
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Ction
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