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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 2008
Page
1
Aiken Standard readers discuss John McCain in an online poll showing 25.10 percent support. The article invites readers to visit aikenstandard.com to log opinions and join a spirited comments section.
A legislative panel reviewing the firing of Alaska’s public safety commissioner concludes Palin unlawfully abused her authority. The panel cites a family grudge against a state trooper as a contributing factor in the decision.
Former Finland President Martti Ahtisaari is awarded the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to resolve international conflicts across continents over more than three decades.
The Nobel Foundation lists laureates by year from 2004 to 2008. 2004 Wangari Muta Maathai is recognized for aiding Africa's poor. 2005 the IAEA and Mohamed ElBaradei for preventing nuclear proliferation. 2006 Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank for microfinance and development. 2007 Al Gore and IPCC for knowledge on human caused climate change and countermeasures. 2008 MCT.
Short notices list the deaths of Christopher John Baker Aiken Marcella Simmons Brewer and Leon Louis Perré Sr with funeral details and dates in the 6A deaths and funerals segment.
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson announced a historic move to acquire ownership in a broad array of U S financial firms to help raise capital. The plan follows the $700 billion rescue bill and comes as markets around the world slump, with the Dow Jones dropping sharply.
After a year in legal limbo, Whiskey Road south of Millbrook Avenue becomes part of Aiken city limits. The dispute centered on SCDOT rules and a court challenge, with Judge Jack Early ruling the contest period expired and annexation valid.
A complaint challenges the City Council annexation of a portion of S C Highway 19 Whiskey Road. The filing argues SCDOT lacks standing to contest the annexation and names Karen Daily as a contact.
Aiken County School District USCA and ATC anticipate 6 to 10 percent midyear funding cuts due to the national economic crisis. USCA may face about 7 percent beyond a prior 3 percent cut. ATC projects 7 to 10 percent reductions costing $550,000 to $715,000. District already trimmed about $5 million earlier in the year.
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