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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1987
Page
6
Rain and thunderstorm chances exist tonight across the mountains midlands coast and beaches with highs in the 80s to 90s. Tomorrow stays partly cloudy and hot with 40 to 50 percent thunderstorm chances and humid air across all areas from the mountains to the beaches.
Columbia reports record heat with highs in the 90s to 100s. One death in South Carolina is linked to the heat, and a possible death in Greenville is being investigated. State climatologist Purvis notes rainfall near normal after last year's drought, while farmers seek more rain. Construction workers adapt by starting early and taking breaks, and day care centers keep indoor activities to avoid the heat.
Demolition derby champion Roger Cox, who has more than 200 derby victories, explains his unusual sport and his appeal at Indiana State Fair competitive events. Cox notes drivers range from drunks to nuts, and the activity centers on tearing up cars amid regional fairs and Midwest derbies.
Ben E. Boyd 77 former senior vice president of Owens-Corning Fiberglas died Tuesday at Flower Memorial Hospital Toledo. He helped develop fibrous glass and led plant operations in Newark and Toledo. Surviving daughters Julie Bach and Mollie Robison and five grandchildren. Memorials to Illinois Foundation or local churches. Funeral private.
Los Angeles AP reports the death of Jesse Unruh at 64, former California Assembly speaker and treasurer. He shaped pro consumer credit law, the Unruh Credit Reporting Act, and California civil rights act, later backing Kennedy. Survivors include wife Mary Curry Williams and two daughters.
Multiple notices report deaths in 1987 including Harold S. Sanders of Aiken, Elvira Cook Richardson of Augusta and Lorraine Cabbage of Aiken. Services listed for August 4 to August 6 with church and cemetery details at South Aiken Church of God Merrits Bridge Cemetery and Langley Cemetery. Burial, calling hours, and survivors noted for each entry.
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