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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 2001
Page
1
Republicans in Washington prepare to push a 2002 budget through Congress. The plan includes most of President Bush's proposed tax cuts and increases in spending for prescription drugs and other programs.
Charlie Condon is among a handful of state attorneys general mentioned to replace Louis Freeh, who announced his resignation Tuesday. The report cites National Public Radio.
Obituary notices from a South Carolina page list Marie C L Bell Sandra Creed Philip Magee Helen Olenchak Stacy Parker Mary Seanor Diane Walker and others, with the death notices appearing in the 5A obituary section.
US Senator Strom Thurmond asks Vice President Cheney to study turning defense nuclear materials sites into civilian electric power plants. He urges using existing assets to expand civil nuclear power, with letters also sent to Budget and Energy Committee chairs. Cheney's office did not respond.
First Baptist Church members packed the fellowship hall for Ruby Mason’s 90th birthday celebration. The honoree was unexpectedly delayed at home but arrived to a chorus of song and kind words from Pastor Rev. Herb Sons. Mason recalled a six year old home invasion that nearly took her life as part of the evening.
The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test is finished for this year. Preliminary results are expected by mid to late July with 90 to 95 percent reliability per Dr. Frank Roberson of Aiken County schools. Full data due by August as school ratings under the 1998 Act hinge on student performance. Becky Koelker of Greendale Elementary weighs in.
In the 26th annual event sponsored by the Partners of the Savannah River Site, 56 children ages three to eight raced on red tricycles to win trophies. Three-year-old Cale Windburn won for Key Chemicals Inc, four-year-olds Phillip Merry I and Joshua Cato won for Hutson Etherredge Co and Buckhead Land Group, while five-year-olds Pinckney Townsend and Brooke Lackey won for Wal-Mart and Jeff and Lee RACES.
WSRC reports progress on reducing liquid waste in a flawed high level storage tank to prevent leaks. Dean Campbell, spokesman, notes the tank drew public attention after 90 gallons of waste were disclosed, with ongoing steps to save money and time.
Aiken residents gather for a Saturday cleanup on the north side, with Toole Hill Crosland Park Schofield Middle School area and Smith-Hazel Recreation Center Hahn Village targeted. Volunteers work 10 a.m. to noon followed by a free hamburger and hot dog cookout.
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