29 May 1992
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1992
Page
1
The Commerce Department revised first quarter 1992 GDP to 2.4 percent, faster than initial estimates. Growth reflects higher manufacturing output for inventories and strong profits, with economists cautious that the rebound remains slower than postwar norms and unemployment remains a key barometer.
Graniteville Aiken County chair Warner predicts a one year postponement of the property reappraisal after talks with the state Tax Commission. County Administrator Shier d and officials argued budget pressures in a recessionary period and hoped for a formal delay letter. The move could save about 240000 in the 1993 budget and avert upset over upcoming tax bills in late 1998.
The 1991 92 school year ends with graduations across Aiken County High schools set ceremonies June 4 5 with tickets required for many events Silver Bluff Aiken Ridge Spring Monetta Wagener Salley North Augusta Strom Thurmond Midland Valley and South Aiken Highs hold graduations June 5 or 7 with speakers and ticket policies Some schools offer television viewing for non-ticket holders Special guests include state and federal lawmakers in Strom Thurmond event Students will finish class June 4 with half days June 4 5 6 for the rest of the week
A reader note invites tips and story ideas by calling 5482311. The brief urges community members to share news leads and local happenings with the newsroom.
Eddie G Bates Williston Carrie Carter Leesville Mabel W Douglas North Augusta Myrtis Hyatt North Augusta Rebecca Kennedy Barnwell Edward Sanders Bam Robert Wade Smith Rock Hill local residents listed in an honor roll or community notice with multiple individuals named and hometowns noted.
Twelve members of the 40th Ordnance Company will be tested by Army physicians on June 6 7 for symptoms similar to leishmaniasis. The soldiers joined the 450th during Desert Storm and report sand fly borne illness symptoms. Col Dale Akridge of the 120th ARCOM said the center will accelerate diagnosis. See Army Page 8A.
President Bush unveils a 1.1 billion package expanding GI education benefits for veterans and funding civilian defense employee retirement as part of a broad five year transition from military to civilian jobs. The plan totals over 7.1 billion for two years and faces Senate approval amid Democratic counteroffers and California primary context.
The House voted 61 to 47 to require a spending panel to include a provision allowing the Barnwell County low level nuclear waste landfill to stay open until 1996. Gov. Campbell pushed the plan, linking it to potential extra funding while outlining a cap on outside waste. The move aims to unlock budget gridlock and boost school and college funding in the chamber’s slimmed down bill.
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