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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 2001
Page
1
Wimbledon debuts a new seeding plan failed to deter Andre Agassi who, as the second seed, drew Dutchman Peter Wessels ranked 91st. Wessels has shown grass court form in the past week as Agassi eyes another deep run.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he and President Bush do not agree on security threats but reached a very high level of trust after their weekend summit. He repeats Russia will bolster its nuclear arsenal as the missile defense plan remains the main point of contention.
Obituary notices from North Augusta Aiken Valdosta Georgia list Pauline G Bailey Inez Jackson Wade H Barefield Trey Dier Harriet DeGange Joseph L Stroble Jr in a 5A notice.
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Residents near the Savannah River Site weigh possible new programs for worker illness compensation. Augusta retiree Don Bourke and former SRS employee Norman O Neal express cautious optimism and demand proof of sincerity after years of denial. See WORKERS, Page 9A
Westinghouse Savannah River Co selects temporary removal of about 250000 gallons from Tank 5 to transfer storage as robots detect three new leaks in the century-old tank. Public affairs officer Dean Campbell says the operation will occur within the next week or two and poses no danger.
An Aiken man, Trey Dier, 23, died early Tuesday after being ejected from a 1994 Chevrolet truck on Banks Mill Road. Authorities say he was not wearing a seat belt and alcohol is suspected. toxicology results are pending to determine if alcohol caused the crash.
Gov. Jim Hodges warned the Republican led Legislature to focus on the budget during a three day special session. He said he would veto any measure beyond the budget and noted they have six months to address obligations while lawmakers plan to spend lottery funds and finish redistricting.
Aiken County Council wrestles with jail staffing as the new detention center nears opening. The discussion centers on exact requirements and the roles of 68 72 and 74 staff figures, with frustration rising over expectations for inmate capacity and operating staff. Blake Taylor of the S C Department of Corrections faced pointed questions during the briefing.
Government investigators review data from a congressional panel alleging Ford Motor Co replaces Firestone tires with brands that fail more often. Deputy Transportation Secretary Michael K. Jackson said NHTSA will provide a preliminary response this week as Rep. Billy Tauzin leads the inquiry and Public Citizen’s Joan Claybrook criticizes the timing.
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