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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1997
Page
8
Governor Beasley presses to remove the state capitol dome flag despite McConnell opposition. The GOP led House rejected the plan while the Senate has taken no action. McConnell says he can block any move, while church leaders urge action and a public referendum.
Officials report over 100 complaints after letters on new scholarship rules. Hearings planned next week with potential legislation to redo the selection process. Current limits cap private college awards at 18 percent. private applicants face lower success rates than public ones. Eligibility includes SAT 1180 or ACT 26 or PSAT 118 or top 5 percent class ranking.
Judge Simons presided as 70 new Americans from England Canada Laos and Tanzania swore allegiance after satisfying INS exams and language tests. Clerk Pat Fernandez led the oath. families cheered as headlines noted taxes and duties ahead. Martinez Hiers expressed joy. Rodriguez celebrated after a 17 year wait with his naturalization card raised high.
An 18 wheel Mack tractor trailer overturned on the South Carolina 118 bypass near Vaucluse Road around 4 35 pm Friday. The driver escaped injury and was taken to Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Crews cleared debris and righted the vehicle about an hour later as lumber littered the roadside and traffic slowed for a 30 minute delay.
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