24 Oct 1996
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1996
Page
1
The Labor Department said initial unemployment claims fell by 22 000 to 320 000 in the latest week the lowest since late August. Analysts cited holiday timing and the Canadian autoworkers strike as factors influencing the modest drop and overall trend.
Obituary notices list Peter Wauchope Lyon of Kiawah Island Willie Maud Smith of Burnettown and Mariana Milner of Spruce Pine North Carolina. The brief notices appear on Page 2B compiling recent passings and basic biographical references.
The Georgia lottery draws on Wednesday show Cash 37 6 2 Pantasy 5 with the numbers 19 15 24 27.
Downey Council was sentenced to death by Judge Henry F Floyd after a two hour jury verdict for the murder of Elizabeth Gatti. The 30 year old was convicted of killing the 72 year old on October 8, 1992 amid torture and rape. The judge also imposed additional terms from 30 days to life on related felonies, with five consecutive, ensuring lifelong imprisonment even if the death sentence is overturned. The execution date is set for December 6 with automatic appeal.
City Manager Steven Thompson memo to council members says the city faces annual net losses around 150000 in track operations and a four year total loss over 1 million. Details show 1994 95 loss 231755 and 1993 94 loss 237964, with 95 96 revenues 93303 and expenditures 362725 including 70274 for track vehicles. Bruce McGhee, potential buyer, is aware of the losses.
The 1996 year shows higher overall road fatalities than previous years, with 29 deaths so far and a projected rise. No teenagers have died yet, but alcohol or drug involvement accounts for 12 of the fatalities, with potential to reach 17 pending toxicology results. Ages ranged from 7 to 84, including three children.
Voters in New Ellenton face multiple open seats after resignations during sewer troubles. Republican Norman Strader and Democrat Paul Parker contend for mayor. Strader touts unity with the council and past cooperation. Parker pledges broad civic involvement and bridging communities. Council candidate Terry Buyers, a Republican, faces Democrat Joe Gleaton and write-in Sammy Duffy as the open seat awaits. Buyers aims to boost citizen input and progress with a responsive council.
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