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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1994
Page
1
Savannah River Site unveils a 1.4 million fully integrated emergency management command center not yet used at the facility. Westinghouse Savannah River Co. confirms it consolidates site operations except fire protection into one area and could someday offer tours to visitors.
Readers recall the Passion and crucifixion of Jesus as Christians honor Good Friday and Palm Sunday leading to Easter. The article traces Passion Week from Jesus entry into Jerusalem to Last Supper, Gethsemane, betrayal by Judas, and Pontius Pilate’s treason charge.
A statewide poll of 813 South Carolinians shows 62 percent favor keeping The Citadel all male while 42 percent support private status if women are admitted. Shannon Faulkner’s case and court deadlines loom as both sides claim momentum.
Readers are invited to share news ideas and tips by calling 648 2311 to reach the newspaper's tips line and staff.
A list of individuals including Gary Drayton of Aiken, Ansel Dyar of Langley, Nelle Owens Fain of Mexia, Anna Merrick of North Augusta, Lowell Oswald of West Columbia, Wayman Quattlebaum Jr. of Salley, Cleveland Thomas of Aiken, and Leroy Wright of Aiken appears in a local notice. The names are linked to regional records and civic listings.
Aiken hosts its annual Triple Crown harness race finale drawing thousands. After the final leg, many trainers relocate to horse farms. gates open at 10 a.m. with first race at 1 p.m. Weather permitting races proceed. ticket packages offer front or second row seating with adult and child pricing.
The economy grew at a 7 percent annual rate in Q4 1993, down from an earlier 7.5 percent estimate, with GDP revised to 0.5 percent. Corporate profits rose 8.4 percent to 297.4 billion in Q4, a 10.7 percent rise for 1993. Unemployment claims fell to 330,000. Analysts expect 1994 growth of 3-4 percent with inflation near 3 percent. The Dow slumped about 9 percent from a 34-year bull run as rates rise, with experts predicting markets may recover once rates stabilize.
Louis Porreco and his wife Susan bought a three acre property on Powderhouse Road adjacent to the Aiken Training Track and will move 15 to 20 horses from their Erie Pennsylvania farm to the site for training this winter. They plan to stay after races in Pennsylvania Maryland and Kentucky but not over the summer.
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