18 Nov 1992
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1992
Page
1
The Commerce Department reports the U.S. trade deficit near 80.2 billion dollars for the first nine months at an annual rate, a sharp deterioration from 65.4 billion. Analysts forecast a climb above 100 billion next year, signaling persistent economic challenges for President-elect Clinton.
Oreo and other gentle animals visit the elderly at the Aiken Nursing Home, Mattie C Hall Health Care Center, Helping Hands, and Aurora Pavilion. The SPCA program, run by Karen Spencer and Barbara Gregory, notes benefits like lowered blood pressure and reduced anxiety. Volunteers are needed to spare one or two hours for rounds. call 648-2592 or 648-6863 for information.
The S C Department of Education awarded 183 737 to 14 Aiken County schools for academic improvement in 1991 82 as part of a 5 million annual incentive program established in 1985. Schools decide spending locally, with top awards going to Aiken Elementary Schofield Middle Redcliffe Elementary and Millbrook Elementary.
Call 648 2311 to share news tips and ideas. The page lists obituaries and local names such as Maybell Gibson Saluda Mary T Greene Windsor te Graham Saluda Charlie Meggins Hephzibah GA Benjamin Moore Washington Jethro B Wood Walterboro DC with a prompt to see Page 3B for details.
Aiken Regional Medical Centers challenges a DHEC moratorium on new open heart surgery programs. ARMC filed a certificate of need and sued after a setback, with a tentative Friday court date but no definite word yet.
Hospital administrator Jesse G. Smith II says ARMC is improving its cardiac capabilities since 1988 to benefit Aiken. He notes they remain in uncharted waters and are taking it one day at a time while awaiting further guidance on the moratorium.
A man suspected of shooting an Augusta police officer Tuesday night was arrested in Aiken County this morning. Sheriff Aldrich Fit, 30, of 895 Old Aiken Road in North Augusta, was arrested about 5 a.m. on a statewide charge connected to the incident.
Clinton travels to Washington to seek a candid assessment from President Bush on world issues facing the new administration. The meeting marks their first face-to-face encounter since the election, with discussions set after a Rose Garden photo session.
Washington former Gov Richard Riley is named personnel director for President elect Clintons transition. South Carolina Democrats say his appointment could help qualified Palmetto State candidates, given his deep ties and familiarity with local backgrounds.
Fitzwater claimed the Clinton team sought access to Blair House for VIP visits and then reversed course. He cited a memorandum from Clinton transition chief Warren Christopher as proof of the pressure.
Aiken County Council on first reading approved an ordinance to restrict video poker hours in unincorporated areas. The measure, filed by James B. Baggott, mirrors a city rule from North Augusta and would bar play between midnight and 6 a.m. If enacted promptly, the limits could take effect early next year.
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