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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 2001
Page
1
The U S Conference of Catholic Bishops voiced broad support for using military force against international terrorism. The meeting also elected Wilton Gregory of Belleville as its first black president.
Local Red Hewett directs Belvedere school traffic every day for seven years. He treats routes with the same precision as postal carriers, undeterred by sleet snow or rain.
Death notices list Lee Abney Aiken Richard L. Eawards Sr Steenwood Jack Henderson Johnston Mary Ann Marriner Lind North Augusta Bruce Pollock Sr John Cary Redd Windsor Willie Reddish Augusta Don Smith Grovervite Derrick Washington Caverton NY. Obituary notices, 4A.
Aiken County officials warn a flaw in the state report card calculation could drop grades at six district schools. Associate Superintendent Dr. Frank Roberson said the composite score from PACT performance and other factors may yield below average marks despite adequate test results. He stressed the need to inform parents of report card flaws and defended his prior projections.
Charleston reports the three year drought continues with forecasts showing below normal rainfall for February through April. Drought program coordinator Hope Mizell cites winter rains as decisive, noting Aiken and nearby areas run rainfall deficits while Savannah River Site records 39.94 inches year to date versus 44.28 inches normal.
Fans at Williams-Brice debate the 99th Clemson South Carolina showdown. Woody Dantzler may scramble for a late TD as Clemson seeks a 30-27 win while South Carolina hopes for a 27-24 upset. Local supporters trade barbs ahead of the game.
Mayor Fred Cavanaugh led a council approved Patriotic Friday resolution urging residents to wear red white and blue every Friday. The idea originated in Rock Hill after a letter to Gov. Hodges, who endorsed a statewide observance starting there and prompted other communities to follow.
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld said special forces have been in ground combat in Afghanistan with hundreds involved and no American deaths reported. He noted Taliban and al Qaida resistance, captured senior leaders, and ongoing efforts to erode the terrorist network as forces move in the south.
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