Love Canal residents to return after safety findings
State health officials said hundreds of former Love Canal residents may return to their homes after cleanup efforts. Nunzio LoVerdi vowed to be the first back, stating that a home is a home despite the site’s history. Some blocks remain unsafe affecting about 10 families. In Columbia, ministers plan to hand out New Testaments as The Last Temptation of Christ opens, with a local group supporting free expression arranging 1,000 copies for attendees.
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Niagara Falls
N.Y
Love Canal
Nunzio LoVerdi
LaVerdi
Jimmy Carter
David Axelrod
Columbia
Jefferson Square Theatre
Martin Minor
Northeast Baptist Church
Weather forecast: fair tonight and partly cloudy tomorrow
Fair skies and partly cloudy conditions are expected tonight and tomorrow. Lows in the upper 50s and highs in the upper 70s. Details on page 8A.
Deaths: David B. Clemens and George Ritchie
Notices list two obituaries for David B. Clemens of North Augusta and George Ritchie of Aiken with a directive to see details on Page 8A.
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David B. Clemens
North Augusta
George Ritchie
Aiken
NASA prepares for first US manned shuttle flight since Challenger
Anticipation rose as Discovery and five astronauts prepare for a Thursday launch from Cape Canaveral. Engineers work overnight to resolve a tiny O ring concern on a satellite booster, with launch guidelines tightened by NASA. Officials stress safety while remaining cautious about remaining countdown risks.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Discovery
U.S
Air Force
NASA
Kennedy Space Center
Forrest McCartney
Challenger
DOE Signs Letter Contract for Savannah River Contractor
Westinghouse Electric Corp and the Department of Energy sign a preliminary letter contract to reimburse Westinghouse for 3 million dollars in expenses as it prepares to become Savannah River Plant contractor next April 1. Officials say the amount could rise to 20 million as the transitional work scope is defined.
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Westinghouse Electric Corp
Department of Energy
Westinghouse
Savannah River
Westinghouse Funds for Savannah River Study
Tommy Wessinger told the Aiken County Council that Westinghouse Savannah River Co. contributed $100,000 toward an impact study with a total price tag of $176,000. The council noted preparations for the Savannah River Plant contractor changes were proceeding smoothly.
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Aiken County
Savannah River
Tommy Wessinger
Coordinating Council On Economic Development
Greenwood School Works To Calm Fears After Shooting
Greenwood District 30 officials plan meetings with students and parents to ease return to Oakland Elementary after a gunman killed one and wounded ten. Ja nice Poda says sessions aim to comfort students as security guards and optional bag lunches counter anxiety.
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Greenwood
Geenwood District 30
Janice Poda
Oakland
South Carolina
Colum
Wilson
Poda
Local Schools Tighten Security After Greenwood Shooting
Superintendent Dr. Joseph Brooks orders tighter access at Aiken County schools with doors locked during class hours and a manned main office. South Aiken High School plans all secondary doors locked and exit-only access. Principal Jim Dawsey notes doors can lock from inside to prevent reentry.
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Joseph Brooks
Aiken County
Greenwood
Jim Dawsey
South Aiken High School
Greenwood Uptown Revitalized After Mall Arrival
Downtown Greenwood merchants faced loss when Crosscreek Mall opened seven years ago drawing shoppers away. Led by Leland Vaughan the Uptown Development Corporation rallied with a government grant and community donations to transform uptown into a mixed area of shops offices and services.
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Crosscreek Mall
Greenwood
Uptown
Aiken Mall
Leland Vaughan
Greenwood Uptown Development Corporation
Vaughan
Uptown Greenwood
Uptown Development Corporation
Ginny Southworth
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Last Temptation
Dear Abby
Aiken County Public Library
McCartney
Center
Tom Utsman
Rick Hauck
DOE
Y Brad Swop
George Burgess
Philip Lord
Bradley
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