Iraq and Iran Seek Cease Fire Amid Counter Proposals
Iraq offered to negotiate a cease-fire on its terms claiming to have captured Tehran's oil province capital and that its troops entered key cities. Iran denied the claims and proposed cease-fire terms including the resignation of Iraq’s president. The U.N. Security Council urged a cease-fire as Pakistan’s president pressed peace talks in Baghdad.
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Iraq
Iran
Moscow
U.N. Security Council
Persian Gulf
Mohammed Zia ul-Haq
Pakistan
Tehran
Abolhassan Bani-Sadr
Rain Falls in South Carolina Amid Drought Losses
The first steady rain in weeks drifts across most of South Carolina but comes too late to avert a $300 million drought loss. Agriculture Secretary G Bryan Patrick Jr says 39 of 46 counties are disaster areas eligible for SBA low interest loans. He notes some benefit for future soybean planting, but rain cannot reverse past harm.
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G. Bryan Patrick Jr
Federal
Small Business Administration
Patrick
Seniors Head to Charleston on Aiken Standard Bus Trip
Senior citizens join a 43 passenger charter to Charleston for a historic city tour. Departing Wednesday at 7 AM from the Aiken Standard lot 124 Rutland Dr meet in front parking area by Aiken Cablevision.
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Aiken
Weather Shifts Bring First Fireplaces Back After Rain
Aiken Countians reported extreme heat last week but cool damp rains arrived yesterday. Scientists note most animals synthesize vitamin C, but humans, guinea pigs and apes lack this ability.
Voter Registration Deadlines In Aiken County
Aiken County voters face Oct 4 registration deadline for the November General Election. About 43,147 active voters were registered as of Sept 11. Residents with address changes must re register at the Voter Registration Office and confirm precinct and House district decisions.
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Frances M. Pennington
Board of
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House of Representatives
South Carolina
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Aiken County Board of Voter Registration
Big Star
Belvedere
Kelly’s Grocery
S.C
Petticoat Junction
Richland Ave
County Board of Voter Registration
Board
Downtown Fire Destroys Famous Brand Shoes in Aiken
Fire damaged Famous Brand Shoes at 132 Laurens St W in downtown Aiken Saturday evening. About three hours of firefighting and a large onlookers crowd followed, with no injuries reported. Owner Abraham Wolf and tenant Alex McCain plan discussions with insurance after assessment. Minor smoke damage to Quality Record Shop, which remains open.
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Aiken
J. Carroll Busbee
Abraham Wolf
Laurens St
S.W
Barbara Thomas
Mid-South Mortgage Company
Brand Shoes
Ginny Southworth
Congress Faces Final Push to Pass Emergency Spending Bill
Congress aims to approve a stopgap spending measure before Tuesday to avert a government funding lapse. The bill would fund programs from Wednesday through December 15, with the rest of the regular appropriations facing a lame duck session after the November 4 election. Senate leaders seek quick action on unemployment extension and revenue sharing too.
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