02 Aug 1985
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1985
Page
1
Bas Perry's agent speaks up about negotiations while Bas Perry remains silent as an Aiken native is not commenting. Local sources indicate ongoing talks with undisclosed terms and no public statement from Perry at this time.
Riegel Textile Corp and Mount Vernon Mills announce a definitive merger agreement valued at 88.6 million dollars. The deal includes the sale of Riegel's convenience products division and would transfer Aiken plant assets to Georgia Pacific of Atlanta. Stockholders would receive 60 per share.
The EPA has determined there is no significant environmental impact from approving the 201 Facilities Plans for sewer expansion in Aiken County. The plans cover the cities of Aiken and North Augusta and the Horse Creek Valley, under the National Environmental Policy Act process.
News item notes Theresa Randall reportedly keeps an albino blue jay in her residence, sparking curiosity about the bird’s care and origin. The feature mentions local attention and resident interest in unusual pet ownership.
Two new $3 million developments will rise on Pine Log Road in South Aiken. Cald well Construction Co plans South Side Business Park and South Side Storage with 39,000 square feet of storage and 10,000 square feet of office space in the first phase. The projects join Woodside Plantation and Centre South area developments as part of a broader South Aiken growth push.
A thunderstorm flooded Cheyenne with 6 feet of water, tore telephone booths from bases, and produced three tornadoes. At least four people died and four more were missing including a deputy and a girl he tried to rescue. Dam containment fears lingered as mobile homes were evacuated.
The July report shows civilian unemployment at 7.3 percent for the sixth straight month while the economy added 245,000 jobs. Total unemployed reach 8.45 million as the labor force grows, mostly teenagers seeking summer work. Manufacturing jobs dip slightly but remain near flat, with calls for a turnaround as service sectors add, and vacancies in durable goods linger.
The department posted July rates for groups including adult men 6.3 percent, women 6.6, teens 19.5, whites 6.4, blacks 15, and Hispanics 11.2. Compared with June, men and women declined, teens and blacks rose, and Hispanics increased.
The Aiken County public schools hold an eighth edition of can cutting at Midland Valley High School cafeteria to let students taste and rate foods for the coming year. Naomi Hilderbrand notes cans are unlabeled to avoid bias while food managers and supervisors participate and ratings determine winners.
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