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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 2001
Page
1
National Guardsmen equipped with M 16s and Humvees patrolled the Golden Gate and other California bridges on Friday as traffic eased. The terrorist warning shifted national anxiety from the East Coast to the West, affecting commute patterns.
Hundreds of firefighters marched to Ground Zero and City Hall on Friday in an emotional protest against Mayor Giuliani's plan to cut search teams. Eleven firefighters and a union official were arrested amid scuffles with police.
President Bush vows continued American airstrikes in Afghanistan during Ramadan. He states the campaign will pursue its objectives despite the monthlong observance, while Pentagon chief Donald Rumsfeld heads to the region to bolster support.
After nine weeks of effort the United Way of Aiken County surpassed its 2001 goal by over 221000. Campaign chair Connie Pritchard celebrated with Dan Wood and thanked volunteers and loaned executives at Houndslake Country Club as Ricky Satcher of Aiken Regional Medical Centers announced gifts totaling 80000.
Washington reports show the jobless rate at 6.4 percent for October with a surge in layoffs across industries. The Labor Department notes broad impacts beyond travel and hospitality, signaling a deep, possibly prolonged recession as economists warn of ongoing weakness.
The Still Magnolias calendar project has donated 66 000 dollars to the Aiken Area Council on Aging. Funds will fund Thanksgiving meals for 600 home delivered diners and add Christmas and Easter meals. A Wagener congregate lunch site opens, expanding county coverage. The calendar also reduces the meals waiting list.
Rep. Edward Markey urged President Bush to deploy National Guard units to all operating or decommissioned nuclear reactors to boost security. He argued the 103 operating reactors are vulnerable and land defense is lacking while Coast Guard guards water access.
The historic Willcox Inn will not open this fall as planned. Renovation delays due to structural problems pushed the opening to January 2002. General manager Libby Cook said issues are now resolved and work is moving smoothly.
Jane Vaughters reflected on strong support as tallies showed her as the leading vote getter in a three way Republican primary for an at large Aiken City Council seat. She will join incumbent Pat Danning to face Democrats Wilkins Byrd and Debbie Williams on November 6.
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