17 Jun 1997
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1997
Page
1
European leaders discuss restricting the unified body's use of armed forces, signaling a desire to keep the new union from engaging in military actions. Officials from multiple nations advocate a civilian oversight framework and nonmilitary security avenues.
Local experts report a strong peach season across the CSRA with improved quality and size after a regional disaster. Vance of J.W. Year. Vance and Sons cites steady demand from Tennessee to New York as hail and cold snaps recede. A Trenton stand operator notes a solid, high quality crop with all varieties available.
Former U.S. Attorney J Peter Strom Jr leads a lawsuit against video poker operators in South Carolina alleging violations of state laws and widespread addiction. Plaintiffs claim losses totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars and seek triple damages plus punitive damages. Contacted operators defend compliance and predict lawsuits are inevitable.
Deaths listed include Harry Bryson Burnette aged notable in Aiken. Aiken Melvin Campbell Jr.. Florence Margil Newsome Quiller. Granville Corie Green Wooden. Wagener resident noted. Page 2B obituary notices summarize deaths and surviving details from the community.
Monday drawings reveal Cash 3 numbers 9 5 8 and Cash 4 7 7 4 9. Fantasy 5 matches 4 26 27 33 35 with five correct digits.
Mayor Fred Cavanaugh and the All America Award steering committee led a press conference in Aiken to proclaim June 16 to 20 as All America City Week. Highlights included open heart surgery unit at Aiken Regional Medical Centers and remarks from Will Cole andKaren Papouchado about community impact and economic potential.
Aiken Democrat Bill Clyburn has a clear path in District 82 as the only unopposed candidate after the qualifying deadline. Other races include Tom Anderson vs James Roland Smith in District 84. Carroll Bryant vs Charles Sharpe in District 86. Don Denny vs T Scott Beck in District 83. and Rudy Mason facing R.E. Sutherland in District 81 with a potential general election against Brian Lisk. The five seats are among 28 statewide created after a federal court ruling on racial boundaries.
Candidates beating deadline outlined for House Districts 81 through 86 include Rudy Mason R and Sutherland R with Brian Lisk D in District 81, Bill Clyburn D in District 82, T Scott Beck R and Don Denny D in District 83, James Roland Smith R and Tom Anderson D in District 84, and Charles Sharpe R with Carroll Bryant D in District 86.
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