07 Aug 1986
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1986
Page
1
Tybee Island will issue citations for dogs that track wet sand on blankets or nip at people. New animal control officer Jim Lynes was sworn in at City Hall after unofficially serving for a year, expanding enforcement beyond police.
Chicago AP reports the International Save the Pun Foundation held its first Chicago area dinner at Schulten's Restaurant. The event featured cornbread, Honey moon Salad, and a dessert named Pudding You On. Toronto-based chairman John S. Crosbie designated full membership as one who has eaten recently and pledged future dinners in September.
A 20 to 30 percent chance of after noon and evening thundershowers is forecast for today and tomorrow. The low tonight near 70 and high tomorrow mid 90s under partly sunny skies. Details on Page 7A.
Death notices for Michael Brown Monetta John G Copley Aiken Felix L Farella Springfield Mass Lloyd B Lass Augusta Dr Robert O Lipe Aiken Eddie Miles Trenton Frank F Moody Aiken Mary Ann M Moore Augusta Rebecca Saxara Aiken Willie Stevens Trenton Helen W Thomas Edgefield refer readers to details on Page 11A for full listings and burial information
The fourth boxcar of hay from the Midwest arrived in Aiken and was distributed to 26 farmers by Terry Mathis of the Clemson University Extension Service. About 98 large 800 pound bales were handed out, with more bales and smaller square bales planned after August 15.
Wickes Cos confirms a $2.1 billion offer at 70 a share for Owens Corning Fiberglas as the target company weighs alternatives including a friendly white knight. Wickes seeks a meeting while Owens Corning contemplates stock disclosure concerns and possible restructuring to maximize shareholder value.
Aiken County suffered power and phone outages from a lightning storm. Graniteville and Breezy Hill lost power for about an hour affecting 500 customers. 200 more in Clearwater. Aiken Electric and SCE&G crews worked overnight while public safety reported minor flooding and two apartment damages with no fires.
South Carolina and D C lawmakers react to the House 276 to 149 vote upholding President Reagan's veto of textile import rollbacks. Some Democrats faulted Republicans for failing to override, while hints of a renewed push to aid the ailing textile industry emerge.
South Carolina six congressmen split along party lines on overriding Reagan's textile veto. Democrats Derrick Spratt Tallon backed the override. Republicans Campbell Hartnett Spence opposed. The measure failed overall with 71 to 106 in the House, and 205 to 43 among Democrats. Thurmond and Riley criticized the result while Campbell announced plans for a 19 month import freeze and licensing system.
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