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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 2004
Page
2
A reader criticizes Senator Lindsey Graham and Republican stance on environmental cleanup. The note warns of dangerous sludge leaks from nuclear tanks and asks how to reverse the waste reclassification and halt further harm. A Whiskey Road restaurant flag and half staff absence prompt further protest.
The text urges visiting AAA to start an alert on price gouging for gas and points to a national government energy pricing hotline. It also reflects a political comment about President Reagan closing mental institutions and the impact on disabled individuals.
In Tuesday's Aiken Standard a misidentification occurred stating the company behind the Your Wife Knows campaign. The correct firm is Lamar Advertising, and the newspaper apologizes for the error.
Deputies charged Felix Vargas 19 Julio Vargas 17 and Daniel Welch 21 with assault and battery with intent to kill and firearms. Jose Landaverde 18 and Richard Bradford 18 face related firearm charges. All five surrendered to investigators after a June 1 exchange of gunfire that wounded the Vargas brothers.
About 50 to 75 people gathered before dawn at USC Aiken Ruth Patrick Science Education Center to view the Transit of Venus. Heavy clouds obscured the sun and the rare event, lasting six hours, was largely unseen with only brief glimpses as Venus neared the sun.
The Aiken County School District weighs four concept models for an expanded alternative program. Trustees debate costs, equity across attendance areas, and the impact on traditional schools. A special meeting is set for June 15 to seek input before funding decisions.
Murphy warns of high costs but argues for alternatives to keep youths off the street. Barbara Morgan attends the meeting representing ACCP alongside Ralph Courtney. Board Chairman Dr. John Bradley agrees that spending alone won’t help, calling for collaboration with mental health and Social Services.
Executive Director Gloria Busch Johnson announced the Midland Valley Area Chamber of Commerce will start a member health plan this summer. The board selected Employers Life Insurance Corporation of Spartanburg, with details to be finalized next week. target start is July 1 and plans will be customized for each business.
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