Fire scorches 110 acres in Belvedere area
About 50 firefighters from Graniteville Belvedere Langley Bath Clearwater and other areas battled a Friday blaze near Interstate 29 between mile markers seven and eight. No injuries or property damage reported as flames were controlled by 4 30 p m with most fire out by 8 p m.
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Obituary notices on Page 7A list local deaths
Death notices published on Page 7A include David King Elko Julian Dean Kirkland Ridge ees pring Sylvester Roper Johnston detailing local passings and memorials with brief biographical notes and surviving family references.
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Coach Gary Gilmore Expresses Frustration After Loss
Gary Gilmore voices deep frustration as his team US em Oy CCRC CLs battles to find rhythm. He says Nobody on the face of the earth can measure how frustrating this is while urging focus and effort in upcoming practices.
Clinton Honors Jews Slain at Babi Yar Site
President Clinton and Hillary visit Babi Yar near Kiev where Nazis executed tens of thousands, mostly Jewish. He warns humanity can do both great and terrible deeds and places a stone before a tall menorah as he underscores remembrance and vigilant compassion.
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Ukraine
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Hillary
Babi Yar
Radiation safety expert visits USC Aiken lecture
Dr. Ed Albenesius, Savannah River Site veteran, spent 12 weeks with the IAEA in Vienna evaluating safety standards in developing countries. He noted a lack of control over radiation sources and urged formal licensing processes while highlighting country profiles for Venezuela UAE and Morocco. The event also honored Earl Kaufman Award recipient George Gaudaen for senior learning efforts.
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ATC Faces Funds Shortage for Critical Equipment Needs
ATC President Dr. Kathleen Noble warns lack of capital equipment funding will harm programs at Aiken Technical College. State aid last arrived in 1991, totaling about 10800, leaving idle computers and failing HVAC needs. Board and staff pursue grants, industry partnerships, and fund reallocation to keep tech training viable.
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Dick Stedry
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Owens-Corning Fiberglas workers ratify new contract
After days of consideration more than 1,000 Owens-Corning Fiberglas employees voted 659 to 190 to approve a new three year agreement. The deal raises wages by 8 percent over three years with a 1700 dollar first year bonus, plus enhanced retirement and life insurance plans. The contract expires May 3, 1998.
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Owens-Corning Fiberglas
Jerry Hawkins
Charles Moyer
Teamsters Industrial Union No. 86
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