23 Mar 2002
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 2002
Page
1
President Bush urged 171 nations at the United Nations conference to demand political reform in poorer countries in return for aid. He warned that unchecked poverty fuels terrorism and said fighting poverty offers hope as a weapon against terror.
Three Southern governors urged President Bush to crack down on smuggling and ease credit restrictions to help the textile industry. They argued federal action has already aided the US airline and steel sectors.
Obituary notices list Peggy Ann Coulter of Philadelphia Came Beach DeLand Florida and Floyd A Mecal Sr among those remembered in the 5A deaths column.
Tens of thousands are expected for the 36th Aiken Steeplechase at Ford Conger Field. The Budwesser Cup features Comanche Raider with Gus Brown riding. regional connections loom large as Electron and Devils Reach vie in the Regions Bank Imperial Cup.
Search continues for 86 year old Mary Alice Dixon who disappeared Wednesday afternoon near South Main Street New Ellenton. Police, county, state and federal officers join volunteers and firefighters in a wide area sweep from U S 278 to Barnwell as family appeals for information and prayers. A reward fund is being organized at First Citizens Bank 500 Main St New Ellenton. Call 652 7770 or 800 922 9709 with any tips.
Republican Sen. Greg Ryberg says Pat Sullivan lacks qualifications for the Aiken magistrate post, citing a diploma mill claim about Sheridan Lee Lynn whose Americus University degree allegedly meets state rules. Democratic candidates Danny Lynn and Nikki Setzler back Hodges’ choice, arguing for proper process as Senate reviews nominations.
A 19 year old Aiken man, Terry Chapman, faces three counts of felony driving under the influence after a March Banks Mill Road crash in which a speeding 1990 Acura struck a Chevrolet Cavalier, overturned, hit two trees, killing Clinton Bowles and Daniel Webster, both passengers in the Acura.
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