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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 2000
Page
1
Mediators from international groups press for a fresh plan to halt fighting between Israel and Palestinian factions. Officials stress a path toward a lasting ceasefire, with talks centered on Gaza operations, political demands, and security guarantees.
A political statement urging respect for the voters and their will, emphasizing that the goal should be what is right for America. The appeal centers on democratic legitimacy and national unity, framing the public’s choice as paramount to the country’s honor and progress.
George W. Bush states that the election result will be decided by the votes and by the law, not by deals or efforts to sway public opinion. He emphasizes the integrity of the process and the role of legal procedures.
Arbitrariness and chaos tag a proposed statewide hand recount in Florida as Al Gore pushes the idea while George W. Bush rejects it. The rivals address the nation from homes in Washington and Austin, urging a fair and final result amid ongoing legal battles. Broward and Palm Beach counties prepare for a massive ballot count as Katherine Harris seeks to certify results. Gore vows to challenge Harris while Bush appeals in federal court.
The Aiken Standard offers a contest to pick the game’s final score. One correct entry will win. submit by 5 30 p m Friday Nov 17. Send to Carolina Clemson game c/o Aiken Standard PC Box 456 Aiken 29802 or drop at 326 Rutland Drive. Employees and families are ineligible.
The DHEC and Aiken County Health Department drew huge crowds on Wednesday with lines wrapping through the hallways for flu shots. Nurses reported hundreds in line by midmorning and feared vaccine supply would run out while offering shots at ten dollars each. Medicare covers flu and pneumonia vaccines for its beneficiaries.
Coming tomorrow readers are informed of upcoming notices for Fred Hilary Lesler Walter M Robinson Ettha Thornburg Findley Frederick Norton Bartley Wanda Kaye Roper Dinkins Edith Tarver Wallenburg Alfonso Byrd Willie Barnes Joseph G Bryant Leroy Harper Sonia S Furtick and others with service details at local funeral homes Shellhouse G L Brightharp Cheatham Rivers Posey H Robinson and George.
Anaclerio announces he will not seek re election in November 2001, aiming to spend more time with family and to open the way for younger council members. The 23 year resident and stock broker plans to complete 18 years on the council, having served since 1959 after Air Force radar security work and holding degrees from the University of Florida and Auburn University. He is married to Sally Canning and has three children Karen, Steve and Steve.
The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt opens at the Etherredge Center on the University of South Carolina Aiken campus with 32 panels commemorating individuals who died of AIDS. The exhibit features 83,000 names to be read aloud during the run through November 19, daily 9 am to 8 pm, 9 am to 5 pm on the final day.
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