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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 2005
Page
1
Hurricane Emily grew in strength as its outer winds and rain lashed the coastline of northeastern Mexico. The storm forced thousands to seek higher ground in Tamaulipas and prompted alerts across nearby southern Texas as it advanced along the Gulf.
Retired General William Westmoreland, long noted as a globe trotting commander in Vietnam, stayed loyal to his childhood friends and family. The article highlights his pride in South Carolina origins as his legacy remains debated.
Aiken Standard presents a daily literacy feature to highlight readers and reading. Tammy Sheppard from Williston discusses the book 1776 by David McCullough, linking its themes to today's fast paced high tech world.
Deaths and Funerals notices list Inez Dunbar Brown of Beech Island Guy Grimes of Ridge Spring Ricky Henderson of Ridge Spring Lizzie Mae Joyce of Aiken Lola Yonce of Johnston. observance details not provided in fragment.
President Bush selected federal appeals court judge John G. Roberts Jr. to fill the Supreme Court seat, replacing retiree Sandra Day O'Connor. Roberts, 50, is noted for his conservative credentials and Harvard education, with the announcement aimed at a broad national audience.
On Tuesday the heat index topped 100 as Michael Bryant and the Satterfield Construction crew resurfaced Rutland Drive. Meteorologist Marc Spilde noted air in the low 90s with heat indices 100 to 105, 55 to 60 percent humidity. Thursday could push heat indices to 105 to 110 with higher temps and hazy sun.
Parents of Mossy Creek Elementary students in North Augusta await word on a possible Aug. 9 opening as construction winds down. Aiken County officials plan to review fixes after an OSF inspection and will consider options if start is delayed.
Aiken County Council voted 5-3 against the Hospitality and Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee recommendations and 6-2 denied a $100 000 allocation for the African American Heritage Center. Funds return to the general fund and distribution plans must be reconsidered amid concerns the advisory panel’s recommendations were unfair. Councilman Willar Hightower criticized the process and said the center had been slighted. The debate traces to earlier city funding disputes and a reduced request from 500 000 to 250 000.
A letter containing a white powder was received at WSRC president Bob Pedde’s Martinez home. Officials will test the substance for anthrax and send samples to the CDC while Columbia County investigates a possible link to layoffs at Savannah River Site.
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