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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1998
Page
1
Demonstrators oppose new policy at Michigan State University page 2A, urging changes. Students from campus groups gather near the administrative building voicing concerns about enforcement, cost, and access to resources. University officials say revisions are under review and invite feedback.
The text notes that residents produce substantial garbage annually in Aiken County with 130000 residents. It estimates landfill costs of about 1 million dollars per acre under current regulations and a landfilling rate of 20 to 24 dollars per ton for tonnage handling.
Three Rivers Authority plans a regional landfill at the Savannah River Site serving Aiken and eight counties. Project director Colin Covington says the multi million dollar facility will last into the mid 21st century and beyond, funding research with a ton per ton disposal fee and costs of twenty to twenty four dollars per ton.
BRUSSELS France and Germany clashed over who should lead the European Central Bank at the euro launch, tainting a landmark EU summit. Germany opposed Jean-Claude Trichet and backed a power-sharing plan with Wim Duisenberg, while discussions stalled on term dates and legalities as Tony Blair chaired the talks.
In a highly partisan year, Governor Beasley and the Democrat-led Senate clash over video gambling and nominations. GOP senators face referee roles as tensions rise, with Sen. McConnell and Sen. Martin noting strain and the need to balance peace with party loyalty amid committee delays.
Death notices for Belle W. Fitch of Lake City Gussie Redd High of Columbia Thomas Rhoden of Aiken and Esther S. Still of Barnwell appear in the obituary listings on page 10A reporting their deaths and associated brief biographical details.
Georgia lottery updates show Cash 3 midday 4 49, Cash 3 evening 4 00, Cash 4 8698, and Georgia Lotto 10 18 41 26 1 33 with results listed. Multiple prize figures reported for Saturday drawings.
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Avondale sponsored a spring fishing rodeo for children 13 and younger at Graniteville Canal. About 2,500 youngsters tried to catch catfish stocked at 5,000 pounds with poles and bait provided. Prizes included cash for a tagged fish and sporting gear via raffle tickets.
Greenspan urges Congress to overhaul banking laws as he speaks to the Conference of State Bank Supervisors via satellite. He says opening banking to broader powers poses no real problem and notes mergers like NationsBank and BankAmerica worth 57.2 billion.
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