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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 2002
Page
1
New York reports the demise of John Gotti once dubbed the Dapper Don and The Teflon Don after a career marked by acquittals and long federal imprisonment. He spent years under a different identity while facing murder trials and criminal charges.
In Minneapolis the Minnesota Twins edged the Atlanta Braves 6-5 in 15 innings. Cristian Guzman doubled home the winning run as Kerry Ligtenberg (0-3) yielded a two-out infield single to Tom Prince. The game echoed the 1991 World Series ending between the teams.
Obituary notices record the deaths of Larry Jackson Sr in Wagener Gladys Lamback in Bath Erica Reed in Aiken and James Whitlock in Warrenville with basic funeral details and references to surviving relatives. The notices appear on page 5A providing concise memorial information for each individual.
Aiken County Animal Control says 46 dogs were euthanized after officers removed 63 dogs from Grace Harris Whaley’s Belvedere residence on Audubon Circle. Seven dogs survived with extensive treatment. Whaley faces animal cruelty charges and a June 19 magistrate court date. DSS inspection reportedly did not occur.
Voters gathered at newly reorganized Aiken County polling sites for statewide primaries. Officials say expanding from 63 to 72 precincts reduced wait times and eased crowds. At Sleepy Hollow 65 and Eden Gardens Wellness Center sites, residents praised convenient access and improved voting conditions.
Senator Greg Kyberg reports confidence in the Bayside detention facility where Abdul lah Al Mujahir, alleged Al Qaeda member, is reported as an enemy combatant. Governor Hodges cites concern over the case and references a planned plutonium hearing in Aiken as central to federal actions.
US investigators traced Jose Padilla also known as Abdullah al Muhajir as the key suspect in a plot to spread deadly radioactive material. He traveled via Zurich toward Chicago while under FBI surveillance. Authorities planned to arrest him upon arrival at O Hare May 8 while Pakistan detained colleagues on immigration charges.
Aiken City Council approved a 2.5 percent water and sewer rate rise paired with a new $750 development water tap fee to offset growth and utility rehab needs. Debate centered on impact to lower income homeowners as projections show $49 million in demand for utilities over five years and $9.7 million in costs through 2007.
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