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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1992
Page
1
In response to an uncertain state budget, Aiken County School District moves to trim central office staff by eight posts. Superintendent Dr. Joseph Brooks notes a lean office and outlines eliminations including a Drop-out facilitator and PET trainer roles, with several role reallocations and retirements.
The 1991 Crime in South Carolina report by the State Law Enforcement Division outlines that young Black men aged 20 to 24 face high murder risk, with most killers male aged 20 to 22. It notes 402 murders in 1991, firearms used in 61.8 percent, and only partial arrests despite rising crime.
The article outlines an arrest data tabulation for 1991 used to analyze crime volume fluctuation and distribution within the state. It notes the crime index is based on murder rape robbery and aggravated offenses with reference to YOUNG page 3A.
Readers are invited to contact the newsroom at 6482311 to share news tips, ideas, or story leads for potential coverage by the local paper. The notice emphasizes an easy phone line and ongoing readiness to receive reader contributions.
Washington reports the Commerce Department index of leading indicators rose 0.4 percent in April, revising March up from 0.2 percent. Economists say the gain supports a sustainable recovery this year, with four of eleven indicators contributing, notably higher raw material prices.
Three incumbents push ahead in the race with early qualification steps. The field includes familiar names as they secure ballots and organize campaigns for the upcoming vote. Local officials note steady support and clear paths to ballot access.
Three incumbents and several candidates filed to begin the August 25 primary races in Aiken County. Irene Rudnick and James Roland Smith qualified on the Democratic side, while Charles R. Sharpe paid the Republican filing fee. Howard Sellers seeks county sheriff, J Allen Brodie aims for Senate District 24. Libertarians set filing at T Shirt Shoppe on Vaucluse Road. Rudnick is a long-time lawmaker and former school superintendent. Smith won reelection in 1990 after a 1989 term. Sharpe was elected in 1984.
Clinton can clinch the Democratic presidential nomination today as six contests close the primary season. California offers the largest delegate share, followed by Ohio New Jersey Alabama New Mexico and Montana. Bush remains a favorite as Perot gains support amid a muddled electorate.
Brodie, a current Aiken County Council member, runs for the Senate seat held by Ryan C. Shealy as the district shifts with 85 percent of its population in Aiken County. Former FBI agent and police chief contenders began campaign efforts over a year and a half ago, urging better department management.
Aiken City Council discussed financing a $2.6 million five softball field complex and a $27.1 million fiscal plan. A second reading and public hearing on the 1992 99 budget is set for June 8. Some members favor bonds next fall to build the facility up front while others urge limiting taxpayer debt.
Graniteville Co announces the Vaucluse Mill will close due to outdated facilities and foreign competition. About 200 production workers faced unemployment as the plant shut its doors on Monday, with Granite Mill’s closure extended by a month to complete orders. A 90 day no work leave began for Vaucluse employees.
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