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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1997

Page

4

Red Skelton Dies At 84 A Decent Comic Remains

Comedian Red Skelton, famed for a clean, hokey style, died last week at age 84. He opposed foul language on stage and kept audiences loyal despite changing tastes in the decadent era. Columnist Claude Lewis reflects on his enduring decency and television-era fame.

Goodnight Red Red Skelton America Skelton Claude Lewis

Shuster Pushes Big Transportation Spending Pork Barrel

In a forthcoming challenge to the White House Congress budget pact Rep Bud Shuster of Pennsylvania leverages his House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chair to push a 103 billion five year transportation package. Supporters say extra revenues of 135 billion over years undermine the pact while critics warn against busting the budget limits.

White House Congress House Transportation and Bud Shuster Pennsylvania Everett Congressional Budget Office

The Dilbert era raises ownership questions over ideas

Evan Brown claims a brainchild for translating old binary data, while DSC Communications asserts ownership under an employment agreement. The case, in a Collin County district court, highlights tensions between employee ideas and corporate rights, with lawyers and others weighing in on originality and profit.

Evan Brown Brown Megabucks Caribbean DSC Communications Collin County Texas McKinney DSC Alfred Hall The Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hall Alec Guiness Dilbert Lance Flores Flores Dallas-Fort Worth Richard A. Sayles Sayles

Praise for professionals in Aiken County shines

In a letter to the editor the writer commends numerous local professionals for aiding abused children in shelters and group homes. Dr Barham Ratliff and colleagues are highlighted for time, care, and late night help, with nurses and staff at the hospital also praised for dedication. The letter lauds the county’s caring spirit and urges public thanks.

Joyce) DiPasquale Aiken County James) Barham Barham Brenda Ratliff Ratliff Thad Jack Ratliff Brenda John) Tomarchio Aiken John Elliott Joe Babb South Carolina David) Cundey Franklin) Epstein Gilmore) Eaves John) Mathews Thomas) Cofer Gary) Salter Michael) Fulford

Hitchcock Center Reflects on Five Years of Inclusive Service

The Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center in Aiken marks five years since its new Medical Park Drive facility opened to advance health education recreation and community wellness. The executive director traces growth from early programs to expanded hospice sports medicine therapy graduates and the Wee Can Ski Clinic, noting nonprofit funding from United Way and community support enabling access for the disabled and creating jobs locally.

Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center Medical Park Aiken Hitchcock Hitchcock Hospice Aiken County Health Solutions USC Aiken Aiken Technical College Aiken Vocational Rehab Odell Hitchcock Mission United Way Barnwell United Way

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Orange County Register Scott B. Hunter Stephen N. Ranzer Ellen C. Priest Jeffrey B. Wallace Harrop Knight Ridder Chicken Little Cassini Goodwyn Aiken Sona Hitchcock Center Jane Boston Hitchcock Rehabilitation Soston
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