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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1999

Page

4

Relay for Life draws 3000 to track’s cancer vigil

Dancers filled the morning with Shag and Electric Slide as 3000 luminaries burned into the night. Church volunteers from First Baptist of Vaquuse and Carolina Cancer Center joined survivors in a fundraiser that netted about 2500. George Susa of the Aiken Rescue Squad marked his birthday by assisting walkers and coordinating survivor transportation.

First Baptist Church of Vau- Quse Theih Pam Burnell Oak Terese Henson Linda Gook Landis Johnson Phyllis Wedd Emily Johnson Ing Good Pyllis Redd Carolina Cancer Center George Susa Aiken Rescue Squad

Cancer study participants sought in need for trials

Atlanta report notes less than five percent of US cancer patients join experimental treatments. The share is four times below ideal, hindering rapid answers to key questions. Dr. Allen Lichter of the American Society of Clinical Oncology emphasizes trials to identify what works. Experts support participation despite scarce data on rates.

Atlanta Allen Lichter American Society of Clinical Oncology

South Carolina adopts 70 mph on rural interstates

Speed limits rise to 70 mph on rural interstates while urban zones see increases to 60 or 65 mph. Construction areas keep current limits. Officials say obey posted limits on each road segment to avoid discrepancies as the Department of Transportation assesses safety. Governor Hodges office cautions drivers to follow the rules.

South Carolina Jim Hodges State Department of Transportation

Impeachment vote fails as Yeltsin survives Duma push

In a tense Duma session 348 deputies participated as 46 ballots were invalidated amid accusations Yeltsin wrecked the Soviet Union and Russia’s economy. Zhirinovsky’s Liberal Democratic faction boycotted the vote while opposition leaders challenged the results.

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Accu Weather Forecast for Aiken Five Day Outlook

AccuWeather releases a five day forecast for Aiken detailing expected temperatures and conditions. Highs near mid 70s to low 80s, with chances of showers at midweek. Local residents are advised to plan outdoor activities around the upcoming weather changes.

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