Retiree backs county tax relief work program
A former Graniteville Co employee urged support for a county plan allowing retired homeowners to take part time jobs to earn credits against real estate taxes. Marianna Downing, who retired in 1986, logged 35 hours in the Veterans Service office. The program, approved by the county council, aims to involve potentially many retired homeowners.
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Graniteville Co
Marianna
Age de Granite
Downing
Veterans Service Office
Microbes May Be New Tech In Water Cleanup
Savannah River Site scientists say naturally occurring microbes can clean groundwater contaminated by organic solvents in place. A mix of 95 percent air and 5 percent methane fuels microbes that break down trichloroethylene, offering a cheaper faster remediation method with less disruption and no new incinerators. Industry interest grows after SRS demonstration costing millions. Alcoa South Carolina Inc. anticipates widespread adoption.
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Augusta
Savannah River
SRS
Phil le Roy
Alcoa South Carolina Inc
Datan
Alcoa
Bush vows aid as hurricane refugees thrive in tent cities
President Bush visits Dade County after Hurricane Andrew to pledge federal funding for recovery and rebuilding of Homestead Air Force Base. Residents describe conditions as dire with power and water scarce while officials praise progress and demand more help. Tent cities rise as relief efforts expand across South Florida.
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Homestead
Fla
South Florida
Bush
Dade County
Homestead Air Force Base
Andrew
Lizzie Hawkins
Kate Hale
Essure
White House
Mattie Hall Rate Increase Recommended To Council
Aiken County Council Administrative Committee sends a plan to raise Mattie C. Hall Health Care Center room rates by 4 per day, effective January 1, to fit the Fiscal 1903 budget. Medicaid reimbursements are expected to rise 4 to 7 daily, with staffing unchanged and occupancy at 170 of 175 beds. The panel also approves continuation of the center on its Fiscal 1992 budget until a new plan is approved, with the budget due by October 1.
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Aiken County Council
Mattie C. Hall
Health Care Commission
Relief Efforts Grow for Hurricane Andrew Victims
Aiken citizens and service groups unite to send food clothing teams of workers and prayers to Florida and Louisiana as The Salvation Army deploys five mobile disaster units from its headquarters to aid the emergency relief effort.
Housing complex near completion awaits Thursday opening
About 2,600 residents are being housed in a nearly finished complex that will officially open Thursday once electricity laundries and showers are installed. By Tuesday evening no occupants had moved in and many residents doubt the project’s readiness.
Medicaid Board Fights Drug Subsidy Cuts in South Carolina
The Health and Human Services Finance Commission voted to ask the Budget and Control Board to allow a temporary SMMC program that would fund two prescriptions per month for most residents. The plan would save the $40 million program with federal share.
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Columbia
Medicaid
South Carolina
Health and Human Services Finance Commission
State Budget and Control Board
Commission
Tidal Wave Devastates Nicaragua Coast Killing Dozens
A Pacific Ocean tsunami off Nicaragua's west coast left about 30 dead and hundreds homeless. Dozens were missing and hundreds were injured as waves up to 30 feet crashed into Masachapa and other beach towns, sweeping away homes and boats and trapping residents. Local officials warned the death toll could rise while survivors described sudden, overwhelming surges.
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Masachapa
Nicaragua
Pacific
Ragua
Local Readers Urged to Call News Tip Line
Readers are invited to share tips by calling 48-2311, helping the paper catch stories of public interest and community impact. Reporters value timely information from residents and businesses across the region.
Local Names List From Various Cities
A jumble of personal names and towns including Cia James, Langley Angelle Glaze, Johnston Dewey Good, Jackson von Hancock, Louisville, Charles Mill Jr., Elmer Rice, Easley Elizabeth Ridout, Vassilion, Mechan icsville, Md.
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James A. Creed
Langley Angelle R. Glaze
Johnston Dewey Good
Jackson von Hancock
Louisville
Charles S. Mill Jr
Aiken
Elmer E. Rice
Easley
Elizabeth Ridout
Vassilion
Mechanicsville, Md
Pledge of Allegiance's Century in a Changing Nation
A century after Francis Bellamy wrote the original pledge, eight more words were added to the version guiding Americans. The exhibit traces its passage from first appearance in 1882 to official adoption by Congress in 1945, amid debates on compulsion and schooling.
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Washington
Francis J. Bellamy
Bellamy
Eoghan Alsa
Columbus
America
Congress
United States
Supreme Court
Centennial pledge echoes in Bellamy’s Republic line
A century old note recalls Francis Bellamy and his pledge to the flag and the Republic. The text emphasizes unity and indivisibility of one nation, highlighted as a landmark memory.
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Francis J. 1
Bellamy
Columbus Day Pledge and National Holiday Proclaimed
The text notes President Benjamin Harrison declaring Columbus Day a national holiday on July 21, 1892. It mentions Bellamy of Rome New York, a former Youth's Companion staff writer, leaving the pulpit to join a national committee for a Columbus Day celebration for public school children. Please See I PLEDGE, Page 4A.
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Benjamin Harrison
Columbus Day
Bellamy
Rome
N.Y
America
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Marianna Downing
William Shepherd
Roddie Burris
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82Nd Airborne
Tyrone Rolle
Florida City
Mattie Hall
Council
Nina J. Nndiffer
Medicaid Board
William Simpson
BY Ine Ass
Socorro Lopez
Lewis Grizzard
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