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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 2000
Page
1
City Manager Roger LeDuc says mandatory water limits could come if drought status rises to severe. State drought committee may upgrade 46 counties this week, triggering an even odd two days per week outdoor watering rule and tighter schedules as Mason's Branch Reservoir remains under strain.
The budget plan packs riders into spending bills deflecting funds from a federal tobacco lawsuit and delaying mining rules while offering free tests for egg producers. White House and Democratic allies accuse Republicans of using riders as election-year leverage, opposed by unions and aides who warn of environmental and cost harms.
A 20acre brush fire Saturday afternoon near Storm Branch Leg and Silver Bluff Road is blamed on a cigarette butt thrown from a car. Fire crews from Silver Bluff, Jackson, Beech Island, with assistance from the Forestry Unit, contained the blaze in about 90 minutes and issued a Red Flag Fire Alert to warn of dry, hot conditions.
In tributes to the so‑called greatest generation, four Aiken veterans Burr Traywith Barnes Tom Crouch Henry Rucker and Willis Herndon share their WWII experiences. They emphasize modesty over heroism while honoring those who fell at Omaha Beach Iwo Jima and St Lo and recount how illness affected Rucker’s officer career and their postwar lives.
Obituary notices list Callie Barr Cooper Neeses Folk Funeral Home Rebecca McMillan New Ellenton Jackson Brooks Funeral Home Henry Sapp Augusta Cheatham Funeral Home John Luther Steele North Augusta Rowland Funeral Home obituary notices appear on page 4A.
A compact guide mixes pool safety tips for families with summertime activities and kid-friendly routines. It highlights supervision, life jackets, water awareness, and smart habits to keep children safe while enjoying water play and outdoor events during the season.
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