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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2002
Page
1
PGA Tour legend Sam Snead has died at age 98 four days before his planned 99th birthday. His long career and smooth swing defined modern golf and influenced generations of players.
Washington reports the economy grew at a 5.6 percent annual rate in the first quarter, marking the strongest performance in almost two years as the nation shakes off last year’s recession.
Obituary notices list death notices for Charles M. Fields and Eula Lee Gurley, with Aiken and Wayne N. Humpherys among the listed individuals in this 5A obituary item.
Greg Rudy, longtime Savannah River Site DOE manager, is slated for a new role as NNSA associate administrator for facilities and operations in Washington. The move, supported by NNSA chief John Gordon and Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham, positions Rudy to help oversee the nation’s nuclear complex. He is expected to relocate in early June after 24 years in federal service including naval propulsion and various DOE programs. Ralph Erickson may become Los Alamos Site manager as part of the leadership shuffle.
The Kids Count survey shows South Carolina dropping three places to 45th as infant mortality rises. Aiken County reflects statewide trends with 15 infant deaths per 1,000 from 1998 to 2000 and slightly higher low birthweight rates.
Aiken Downtown Development Association to host Memorial Day events at Newberry Street Festival Center. The Marine Corps League detachment, led by Ed Hammons, will play a major role in Saturday festivities featuring a parade at 1:05 p.m. and ongoing entertainment and refreshments after the march.
The Commission on Higher Education targets an eight percent revenue cut. USC Aiken and Aiken Technical College plan tuition increases for 2002 2008 with ATC proposing 850 to 996 per semester. USC Aiken in state 31819 out of state 4082. USCA and ATC cite budget limits and post cuts, freezing some positions while seeking new revenue sources.
President Bush and Vladimir Putin signed a Kremlin ceremony pledging a two thirds cut in strategic warheads within ten years. The accord caps deployed US and Russian arsenals at 1,700 to 2,200 each and aims to improve ties. Russia faces US concerns over Iran nuclear support despite the agreement.
The state Supreme Court denied Patricia Antley’s appeal, ending her dispute with Aiken County officials over property valuation. The ruling follows prior circuit and appeals court decisions that upheld the dismissals, with officials citing no new ruling this week.
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