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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1990
Page
1
Indianapolis AP reports Ryan White 18, longtime AIDS patient and national spokesman for children with the disease, was hospitalized in critical condition with his mother and sister by his side. Doctor refused to estimate his remaining time as officials described a life threatening event.
Oliver North and Joseph Fernandez form Guardian Technologies International to manufacture lightweight bullet-proof vests. North serves as chairman and Fernandez as president, promoting security gear linked to the Iran Contra affair era.
Death notices list Cora E. Bussey of North Augusta Bessie Ann Moore of Harlem Georgia Rev. Thomas T. Rawls of Chester Marlina Royal of Aiken and Steve Wilson of North Augusta with page reference to 5A for full details.
Clemson senior Chris Patton dominated the front nine in Augusta’s National practice round, matching low numbers with accuracy off the tee and iron play. He paired with PGA rookie Robert Gomez and Ben Crenshaw as Timothy Hobby watched, aiming to reach the cut on Friday before setting future goals.
The 20th Aiken Triple Crown saw 6000-7000 at the Trials despite rain and cool weather. The Hunt Meet drew a record 15000 spectators under clear skies, with organizers noting growth and extra seating for the Tent Party benefiting Helping Hands charity.
Washington reports the chief index of leading economic indicators fell 1.0 percent in February, with analysts noting January building permits, boosted by warm weather and housing standards costs, caused the drop though the broader outlook remains weak. The index stands at 144.0 percent of the 1982 base.
The United Nations will press Iran for the release of Jon Pattis, an Aiken native and Cosmos Engineers employee arrested in 1986 on espionage charges. South Carolina lawmakers, led by Rep. Butler Derrick, welcomed UN action and pressed humanitarian grounds to secure Pattis's freedom. Family members in Aiken report Pattis has been visited by his sister and remains unmarried.
A survey of 200 farmers shows the 61 percent loss of South Carolina peaches from last month's freeze could cost agriculture and related industries over 85 million dollars. Farmers report 62 percent losses in Upstate counties and 72 percent in the Midlands, with Edgefield County producing a third of the crop. Despite the damage, some peaches remain usable. the industry adapts after a cold spell unseen since 1985.
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