Webster to retire as CIA director amid Gulf crisis ties
President Bush announced CIA Director William Webster will retire. He noted prior service as FBI head and declined to name a successor while praising Webster and suggesting Robert Gates as a worthy potential appointee. Bush highlighted the CIA's strong track record and readiness for future challenges.
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Deaths in South Carolina Communities Highlight Local Figures
Obituary notices list Julia Barefield of New Ellenton Jack Blakeney North Augusta George W Emy Hephzibah Ga Jerome Harris Edgetida Lydia Hurlbutt North Augusta Henry C Skinner Hephzibah Ga Gracie Valentine Aiken Viola Wienbeck Aiken with a prompt to see Page 66 for details and notices their passing and brief identifications.
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Henry C. Skinner
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Aiken County Sees About 600 000 Deficit For Year
Aiken County faces a deficit near 600000 in the current fiscal year as revenues total less than 21778000 and expenditures rise to as much as 22398000. County Administrator W Scott Barnes must craft a no tax increase budget while credit purchases threaten a four to five mill debt service hike. Council member Eddie Butler backs a one year debt moratorium amid approved 51 million in lease purchase authority for essential projects.
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Eddie) Butler
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South Aiken seeks retail post office facility
S Aiken postmaster Don Dulaney told Aiken County Council that full data from local governments is needed to back a plea for retail post office service in South Aiken. Councilman J Allen Brodie urged Postal Service help and a southside facility as a carrier annex in Centre South nears operation with 15 city and four or five rural carriers.
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Bush undergoes thyroid test for heart rhythm issue
President Bush had the first test on his overactive thyroid blamed for an irregular heartbeat. Doctors expect the thyroid condition to be cured, with Bush on coagulation and heart meds. He will return Thursday for another scan and maintain most duties.
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Navy Jet Fired On Over Iraq
A U S warplane over northern Iraq was fired upon by anti-aircraft fire but not hit. The incident near Mosul and Dohuk comes as refugees trek back to the region and U S forces expand security operations to protect aid efforts.
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DOE Pledges Tightening SRS Controls After Cost Overruns
Energy Department vows action from top to bottom to tighten oversight of Savannah River nuclear weapons plant after auditors found contractors hid cost overruns totaling tens of millions of dollars. The report faults the local project officer for approving irregular accounting as Westinghouse Savannah River Co and Bechtel Corp shifted funds within a $400 million construction account near Aiken South Carolina.
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Gun Control Battle Shapes House Vote Split Over Waiting Period
House leaders prepare for a showdown on a seven day waiting period for handgun purchases. NRA backed instant computer checks could replace the Brady bill if Staggers offers a substitute. Key players include Rep Charles Schumer and Rep John Dingell with votes looming.
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