02 May 1996
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1996
Page
1
Washington AP reports the U S economy rebounded from blizzards shutdowns and a major auto strike with a 2.8 percent annualized GDP gain in the first quarter. Commerce Department figures show output rising from 0.5 percent in Q4, signaling stronger growth ahead.
The Unabomber book race pits Warner Books with Mad Genius against Pocket Books delayed by FBI review. John Douglas and Mark Olshaker, coauthors, vent frustration at FBI expediency while Pocket awaits approval for Una bomber On The Trail of Americas Most Wanted Serial Killer.
Five obituary notices appear on Page 8A announcing the deaths of Margie Green Coleman of Graniteville Harold L. Daves of Aiken Josephine Doiron Green of Williston Georgia Johnson of Williston and John Richard Jack Scherer of North Augusta. The notices acknowledge their passing and identify their residence and full names.
Georgia Lottery results show Cash 3 drawn as 25 9 and Powerball as 2 14 27 30 4 Power play is available. No further details given.
About 80 youngsters rode Big Wheel trikes on Laurens Street for the annual Aiken Kiwanis Club event. Sponsors paid 40 dollars per business or 20 per individual, funding club projects at Midland Valley Silver Bluff South Aiken and Aiken high schools plus USC Aiken Circle K and Teriffic Kids programs. Mayor Fred Cavanaugh handed out ribbons and trophies to winners, with top finishers and sponsors listed.
The Aiken County School District plans to acquire Brookhaven Executive Center for 2.125 million, with auditors noting a 3.16 million valuation. The 50,000 square foot facility sits on 6.5 acres, plus 500,000 in office furniture from Westinghouse Savannah River. District officials say the deal uses Barnwell funds to support SAHS projects and frees bond money for office needs.
Readers across Aiken County describe continued driving despite rising gas prices. Residents Tim Whisnant and Andrew Bouknight say they are still on the move, while vendors Glen da James and Robert McFerrin note mixed effects but ongoing sales.
Sam Putnam and about 130 staff may shift to Brookhaven Executive Center as the Aiken County Public Schools consider purchasing the building. The Edgefield Avenue facility would house warehousing and maintenance. The school board approved entering negotiations Tuesday night.
North Augusta held its National Day of Prayer breakfast at the Community Center with public and private leaders and 21 Catholic and Protestant churches in attendance. Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy delivered the keynote on living a life of significance and Christian principles guiding the company and community. Mayor Thomas Greene framed the event as a unifying moment for government churches and citizens seeking blessings for the town’s continued prosperity.
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