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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 2001
Page
1
Leaders of the seven wealthiest nations gathered in Genoa to address global recession risks from the U S economic slowdown. President Bush urged nations to tidy their economic houses to prevent spillover effects.
Ira Einhorn, shackled and wearing a bulletproof vest, is brought back to the United States for his murder trial. The 61 year old was extradited from France after a European court refused to halt the process following his 20 year flight abroad. He was convicted in absentia for the death of Holly Maddux.
Obituaries note the deaths of Traci C. Greene of Knonville Tenn Annie Engram of Edgefield Wade McBrayer of Williston and Ellen P Baker of North Augusta. Funeral arrangements not listed.
Reports indicate Pennsylvania officials may seek to disinter Lillie Belle Allen from a York area grave. South Carolina officials say no exhumation paperwork has been filed yet and discuss required oversight by a licensed funeral director or county coroner. Aiken County authorities note a gag order.
South Carolina Attorney General Char lie Condon urged that the Aiken City Council may have overstepped its authority denying a request by the Sons of Confederate Veterans to fly three Confederate flags at the Civil War memorial at Park Avenue and Chesterfield Street. The vote was 3 to 4 on July 9 as heritage groups protested nearby during the memorial centennial.
South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon spoke at the North Augusta Belvedere Luard of Realtors meeting outlining a conservative platform. He pledged reduced spending and tax relief to improve public education and urged a 15 percent cut, framing his campaign as a Republican effort to lower government costs.
City leaders will attend the South Carolina Municipal Association conference in Greenville to receive the Achievement Award known as the Municipal Cup for the 12th consecutive year. City Manager Roger LeDuc praises staff innovation and notes multiple strong programs each year.
A Science report cites a shift toward a 20 to 30 year period with higher hurricane activity. Ocean warming fuels bigger storms as Americans along East and Gulf coasts expect more frequent tropical systems. Led by Stanley Goldenberg, researchers note record activity in 1995 to 2000.
Federal safety officials push Bridgestone/Firestone to expand a 6.5 million tire recall after a year-long probe finds potentially dangerous tires remain on the road. The company refuses to broaden the recall and vows to fight in court if needed.
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