23 Oct 1999
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1999
Page
1
The Aiken Standard analyzes Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test results showing Aiken County scores above the state average. The piece outlines next steps for schools and parents to sustain performance and offers a school-by-school look at student results and implications.
The Savannah River Technology Center at the Savannah River Site will receive 705000 as part of the Department of Energy plan to invest nearly 33 million in 56 energy saving research, development and deployment projects. Secretary Bill Richardson cited leveraging dollars to boost aluminum, forest products, metal casting, mining and steel sectors and noted benefits to business, consumers and the environment. Funds were awarded after a competitive solicitation to organizations in 96 states and the District of Columbia.
The Aiken Municipal Airport renovation drags as equipment issues and runway repairs strain a proposed terminal project. Once priced at 1.2 million, the revised budget sits near 900,000 with funding from Aiken 20/20, hotel tax, industrial funds, timber sales, and a 109,000 grant from Aiken Electric Cooperative.
A three member DOE team led by Frank McCoy returned from Japan where they met Japanese experts to exchange information on the Tokaimura uranium processing facility accident. McCoy called the trip cooperative and informative during a Washington press conference.
A draft government study analyzes 21 nuclear mishaps from 1950 to 1997, finding most in Russian and American weapons programs. Three workers who caused Japan’s worst accident are described as blue collar with limited training and little scientific background, highlighting human error as a common factor.
Pamela Williams seeks a license to sell beer wine and minibottles for on premises use at the former City B's site. Residents fear alcohol late hours litter and open containers will return troubles, citing a playground church and a residential street nearby. Protests have been filed with the South Carolina Beverage Licensing division.
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