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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 2008
Page
3
Jurors return verdict finding OJ Simpson guilty on charges presented by the prosecution. Sentencing scheduled later, the courtroom erupts as the result caps a high profile trial that drew national attention.
A stern letter criticizes teachers who hate children and parents and calls for firing the writer. The author claims to be one of the few parents who cares about schooling and asserts students are prepared and sent daily. The piece ends with a humorous note about a turkey and geese and suggests adopting the turkey as Aiken's official bird.
A reader accuses President Bush of aiding the wealthy through the bailout, arguing it harms middle class workers and small businesses in Aiken County. The caller alleges jobs and homes will vanish as firms move production to Mexico and Canada, urging action against perceived corporate welfare.
The Aiken Downtown Development Association hosts the 11th annual Taste of Downtown Aiken on Tuesday from 5 to 7 30 p m. Fourteen downtown restaurants participate and volunteers from Aiken High School Culinary Arts will serve. Tickets cost 20 in advance 25 day of event limited to 300 attendees first 200 patrons receive eco friendly tote bags listing participating businesses Proceeds go to ADDA. For information call 649 2221.
Aiken Design Review meets Tuesday at 6 30 p m at 214 Park Ave S W The agenda includes Downtown Overlay District approval for a building addition at 309 Park Ave SE Historic Overlay District fencing at 239 Marion St SE New windows at 312 Horry St SE and a new residence with accessory structures at 411 Marion St Ext Also proposed amendments to the approval process for demolitions and additions in the Old Aiken Overlay District.
Aiken Housing Authority seeks landlords to join a federal funded program placing over 100 families in subsidized housing. Benefits include monthly rent payments, about 95 percent of fair market value, and free listing. Tenants sourced by the authority with dispute support from staff.
Graniteville unit Charlie Company 122nd Engineer Battalion is renamed 1221 Route Clearance as guardsmen transfer to a route clearance role. Sgt. F C Anthony Burleson notes Army strategy, with Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Bill Bryant presiding as history is read and a new flag revealed. The unit traces origins to 1936 and earned campaigns in Northern France Rhineland and Iraq.
The notice outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday plus delivery in the Aiken area. It lists contact numbers for the newsroom and management, and notes mail delivery options and EZ Pay rates. Specific dates for Sunday Plus delivery in 2008 are provided.
Sunday drawing results show Pick 3 numbers 8 6 4 and Pick 4 numbers 0 17 4. Cash 3 Evening 3 8 1 and Cash 4 Evening 7 4 9 4. Fantasy 5 numbers 10 15 22 21 33. Saturday late results include Cash 4 Evening 9 0 5 5 and Fantasy 5 5 12 18 23 39.
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