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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2005
Page
1
The Senate approves a large highway funding bill aimed at restoring failing roads while the White House signals possible veto. The piece also notes questions about Afghanistan violence and Giacomo’s Derby to Preakness odds, with Preakness upcoming this Saturday.
Christopher McCarty and Aiken Clifford lead today’s picks featuring Tom and Jerry and Scooby Doo. The brief notice highlights a playful trio of classic cartoons and authorial voices in a family friendly reading showcase.
Obituary notice lists deaths and funerals for residents including Reese Hatfield Langley William Terry McGee Jr Rose Jones and Aiken with services announced in the 6B death notices.
Meza 01 captures a five hundred prize in a compact segment. The brief notes the victory and prize amount with minimal context.
Essie Mae Washington Williams attracts a long line at Tompkins Library in Edgefield for a signing of Dear Senator. Crowds formed hours before the 4 to 6 p.m. event and lingered past 7 p.m. as fans bought multiple copies and spoke of her father and Thurmond ties.
Aiken officials welcome the Federal Railroad Administration action plan on safety but warn it cannot replace local readiness. Rick Powell and Sheriff Michael Hunt urge funding and follow-through while detailing training, hazmat awareness, and emergency communications needs highlighted by Graniteville.
At Savannah Harbor Golf Club USC Aiken trails by five as lightning halts play after 11 holes, with Clint Smith surging to 3 under to lead the Pacers. Brown, Burkhart struggle early while Northern Kentucky tops at 3 over as round two set to begin.
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