24 May 2001
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2001
Page
1
Vermont Senator James Jeffords intends to become an independent and align with the Democratic caucus. His departure from the Republican party would end five months of near parity in Congress and alter the momentum of President Bush's agenda.
An Aiken based subsidiary of Washington Group International is awarded a contract to provide nuclear support services at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. Westinghouse Safety Management Solutions will supply operations advisories and assistance support, officials announced Wednesday.
Randall C. Finney of New Ellenton David H. Prater of Ocala Florida Carrie W Poole of Salley Rodney L Windless of Monetta and Roseanne F Hawk of Graniteville are named in obituary notices on page 5A.
The Aiken Prep Challenge Cup brought world class polo to Whitney Field with Memo Gracida and Tommy Biddle in the lineup. A 7 5 win by Boathouse over Palm highlighted the event seen as a potential annual showcase, with local winners from Aiken Prep and the Aiken County Sheriff's Office Reserves celebrated.
China and the United States discuss how to return the stranded EP-3E Aries II after a collision with a Chinese fighter over Hainan. Talks cover whether the aircraft would be shipped or cargoed home, with Beijing opposing a fly out of China.
Senior Water Department official Carl Langley cites Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham’s planned first visit since taking the post. Strom Thurmond asserts the site offers a dynamic profile for potential private power generation and urges a study of the idea.
Ronnie Young says the county administrator search is paused while top candidate Robert A. Rojas of Moultrie Georgia weighs an offer. The council will reconvene for a full recommendation before moving forward.
An inscription on the Korean Conflict Veterans Memorial honors Sgt Washington Holmes of Aiken as one of the fallen. His sister Arama Burrell recalls his playful nature, size, and charm, noting he weighed 13 pounds at birth and stood about six feet six inches tall at his death.
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