Aiken Standard Expands To Seven Days Aug 19
The Aiken Standard will add a Saturday edition on August 19 making it a seven day newspaper. The Saturday paper will be delivered mornings and cover local sports news and features. Subscriptions rise to 50 cents monthly on Sept 1, with current subscribers able to renew at the existing rate through Sept 30.
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Weather holds heat and humidity with afternoon storms
A hot humid spell continues with warm highs and very high humidity. Afternoon thundershowers are likely, with partly cloudy skies tonight and a 20 percent chance of evening storms. Lows in the 70s and tomorrow’s outlook calls for continued heat and early partly sunny skies.
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Deaths listed for several individuals in Missouri and South Carolina
Notices report deaths of Roy L. Arnold in St Charles Missouri Rebecca M Carter in Augusta Georgia not Georgia Augusta Maine? Maxim J Fesik in Williston North Dakota? Rev Harold Mishler in North Augusta and W Arthur Taylor in Laurens South Carolina Details continue on Page 6A with death notices and likely funeral arrangements.
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Iran Pressure Delays Cicippio Execution 48 Hours
Beir ut Iran is believed to have pressured pro Iranian militants to postpone killing American hostage Joseph Cicippio for 48 hours amid international uproar over other hostages. The Revolutionary Justice Organization cited pleas from Cicippio’s Lebanese wife and friendly appeals as the reason for the delay.
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Watkins Outlines Nuclear Plant Cleanup Plans
Energy Secretary James D. Watkins described a detailed plan to clean up radioactive and toxic wastes at Savannah River Site and 16 other nuclear weapons plants. The plan aims for a $19.5 billion cleanup cost by 1995, with possible future increases. A cooling tower project at Savannah River is included, while opposition from South Carolina lawmakers emerges but fails in the House.
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Senate Approves Defense Budget Move To Fund Drug War
The Senate, advancing a 295 billion defense authorization, voted to transfer 1.7 billion from federal programs to cover drug war costs including the Pentagon. Senator Byrd said the measure puts the funding burden on President Bush. The chamber also backed air defenses against narcotics flights and urged greater allied contributions while shelving a MX missile amendment.
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Thurmond Pushes Flag Amendment at Senate Hearing
Sen. Strom Thurmond told a Senate Judiciary panel that a constitutional amendment is the safest way to curb flag desecration. He outlined his own amendment and backed a Bush-Dole proposal, while Biden urged a statutory alternative drawing mixed reactions from other members. A House panel also moved a bill mirroring Biden's approach.
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Veggie Contest Concludes Today in Aiken
The Aiken Standard vegetable contest closes today with Hoyt Hamilton and Guy Clark leading a field of entrants. Winners prize 106 dollars for first, 50 for second, and 25 for third as judges weigh in crops in the reception area.
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