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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 2004
Page
1
South Carolina voters will decide on November 2 whether to amend the constitution to allow free pour liquor in restaurants and bars. Proponents argue drinks would be cheaper and safer without 1.7 ounce mini bottles, while opponents liken it to phasing out old state practices.
State residents will vote on minibottles after a 1970s compromise left liquor by the drink in 1.7 ounce bottles. Experts estimate $172000 in first year tax revenue gains. Proponents say sealed minibottles ensure safety and cleanliness.
Doctors in the CSRA reduce or abandon services due to rising medical malpractice insurance. Dr. Cindy Besson, with 19 obstetrics years, says premiums rose from 4000 to nearly 50000 by 2004 and will stop delivering babies after December 2004 to focus on gynecology.
A Trenton man, pilot David Padgett, was injured when his ultralight clipped a power line and crashed by the USC Aiken campus while en route to USDA. He and fellow pilot Mike Herlihy had planned landings as part of Project SEEDSci Day. The outage affected Graniteville for about 90 minutes before power was restored.
The 36th Western Carolina State Fair runs Oct 21 30 at the Aiken Jaycees Fairgrounds. Gates open 5 pm weekdays and noon weekends. Admission 6. Mega Pass 15 for admission plus unlimited rides, available before Wednesday at local outlets and by phone. Pay One Price Ride Stamp 15 available Oct 22 23 24 26 28 30 after 9 pm. Big names announced, more than ever.
In South Carolina House District 86 voters face Rep. Jim Stewart R Aiken defender of Sanford reforms and challenger Andy Windham Constitution Party member. Windham advocates states rights against federal policy and calls for a constitutional course. Page 8ADISTRICT 86 continuation.
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