21 Apr 1988
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1988
Page
1
A dramatic homer by Mitchell leads to a key win as Aiken answers with a stinging rally. The game features strong pitching from both sides, with late-inning defense sealing the outcome for the home team.
Cheryl Dyer, a 43-year-old Columbia woman, beat 30 million to 1 odds to win $300,000 in McDonald's Monopoly giveaway. She earned one of two stamps worth the prize, traveling to Los Angeles to verify the win for her and her 16-year-old daughter.
Sacramento AP reports Sandra Serrano admitted two weeks after she claimed a girl in a polka dot dress fled Kennedy assassination scene that she had lied. LAPD microfilmed files show no photos or investigative material destroyed on purpose, though 2410 police photographs were burned in 1968.
Forecast calls for mild tonight with a low around mid 50s and partly cloudy conditions tomorrow reaching upper 80s. Strong sun expected later in the week as pages indicate.
Death notices list Ellie MacAskill Aiken L Glenn Holley Aiken James Johnson Trenton Lillie H Madison Aiken Norman Newsome Augusta Shepard Williamson Dillon with details on Page 6A noting their passing and feeding community notices.
Secret hearings were held April 14 and 15 by a three judge panel of the Judicial Standards Commission over allegations that Circuit Judge Rodney A. Peeples lied about his interest in a will and attempted to bolster his daughters inheritance on official stationery. The panel, consisting of Circuit Judges C Victor Pyle Jr and William Howard Ballenger and Family Court Judge Robert H Burnside, will recommend actions to the commission, which forwards to the Supreme Court for final discipline. Peeples drafted the will for Pauline Knight while a lawyer. he claimed no conflict in December when asked about it.
Senator Albert Gore Jr plans to end his campaign after a last place finish in the New York primary. He spent hours telephoning supporters across the South as debt and weak enthusiasm darken hopes for a revival. Campaign manager Fred Martin cited broad support and noted a decision had not been made by late Wednesday.
The South Carolina Senate backed an amendment to outlaw bulk beer discounts for retailers amid an anti happy hour push. Senators debated effects on prices and consumption as House action awaited, with lobbyists citing consumer impact and distributors seeing loss of discounts that previously attracted shoppers.
South Carolina peach growers anticipate near normal production with a mild spring and expected rainfall. Clemson Extension agent Ann Carson says hand thinning may be needed to improve fruit size if severe weather does not recur. State climatologist John Purvis notes promising conditions despite a early bloom dip to the 20s.
PTL founder Jim Bakker and wife urge a 90 day window to repair the ministry’s finances. He sent an open letter to Judge Rufus Reynolds and PTL trustees, saying Heritage USA gave him confidence to try, with $150 million income cited before his departure.
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