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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 20, 2001

Page

8

Reno Could Be A Fundraising Threat In Florida Governor Race

In Tallahassee Janet Reno weighs a Democratic bid to challenge Jeb Bush. Reno’s potential stem from Clinton era networks and South Florida ties, offering instant fundraising access. Analysts note Florida’s lack of a durable Democratic machine and rival hopes that Pete Peterson could attract conservative Democrats.

Reno Florida Tallahassee Fla Janet Reno Jeb Bush GOP Bush Clinton al Gore Howard Glicken Miami Gore Washington Glicken South Pat Riordan Research Center For Pete Peterson

Air system found on Confederate submarine Hunley

Archaeologists in North Charleston report the H L Hunley includes an air tube system hidden beneath the bellows. A radiator hose like pipe runs from the bellows to a tunnel under the crew bench, suggesting fresh air for the seven men cranking the propeller. Excavation, about halfway down in forward sediment, aims to recover Lt. George Dixon remains and hoped artifacts Dixon’s gold coin and a blue signal lamp.

North Charleston H.L. Hunley Bob Neyland Hunley Dixon

City to start voluntary water restrictions amid drought

LeDue outlined a drought driven shift toward voluntary limits with a plan to reduce watering for public areas to every other day or every three days. The city operates at about 84 percent of 16 million gallons daily capacity, with recent use around 13.5 million. A new well adding one million gallons per day should be online by early June, and $25,000 is set aside for a citywide conservation program. Citizens may receive tips via a newspaper insert and environmental committee input will shape incentives for low flow fixtures and timers. Call the City Manager's Office at 642-7654 to comment.

LeDuc LeDue Sider Aiken Cation Morris

Film plan sparks debate on South Carolina film industry

A four page plan to boost film production in South Carolina faces criticism from backers and skeptics alike. Michael Lentine proposes a Clemson area sound stage and film institute, seeking 4 million to convert a textile mill and 2.3 million for a school, while Sen. Leventis compares the project to the BMW of film studios.

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Wagener Festival highlights and veterans honored parade

Jan DeSantis noted small festival ends but praised the Wagener parade quality led by grand marshal Freddie Yon a World War II Purple Heart recipient. Local Purple Heart veterans LA Cooper and Jonathan Toole received honors while security bank won most patriotic entry. other awards went to a hybrid motorcycle Volkswagen vehicle and Voices of Praise performed. Proceeds fund welcome signs and Crescent City Park upgrades as film industry plans loom with state funding eyed.

Jan DeSantis Aiken Freddie Yon LA. Cooper Normandy Jonathan Toole Security Federal Bank Cooper and Toole Sumter Joe Reardon Voices of Praise Virgil Parsons Edisto Performing Arts Studio DeSantis Cooper's Creek Wagoner Tony Ful Mer Lexington Clifton Murphy Crescent City Park A.L. Corbett

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