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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1990
Page
1
The Aiken Standard unveils its back to school edition on Thursday to help readers return to class. Continued coverage of Aiken County School bus routes is on page 3A.
Ruth Wolko an 84 year old Bronx resident fed the burglar Jose Cruz 29 after a 54 hour hold up in her home police report. The standoff ended when Cruz was allowed to leave and surrendered. Detectives said an unusual rapport developed between them during the siege.
Death notices for Phillip E. Hayes Windsor Johnnie Ray Yon Perry G G Gooden Sr North Augus Loyd T Olsen Aiken Thomas Jaciotali Grovetown Cecil Mock North Augusta Milledge Ingram Augusta indicate multiple local figures passing away with page reference to page 38 for details.
A Palestinian Revolutionary Squads statement claimed the 24 year old Swiss orthopedic expert Elio Erriquez was released after more than 10 months in captivity near Sidon. Verification was unavailable from police, Swiss authorities, or the ICRC. The release would reduce Western hostages in Lebanon to 14, following the prior release of Emanuel Caristen. The group cited influence from regional leaders and tribute to Mustafa Saad in its message.
President Bush rejected Saddam Hussein’s conditions for Kuwait withdrawal while seeking Syrian aid to isolate Iraq. The White House said the United States will do whatever is necessary to enforce UN sanctions. Bush spoke amid his Maine vacation as the crisis spiked with threats and interdicting shipping under Chapter VII.
Hilton Head Island report says county leaders split over a November local option sales tax referendum. Some back the measure for potential income, while others fear it could hurt re-election prospects. The association offered lobbying guidance at a four day conference to build support among business and community leaders.
Washington vows to bar Iraqi oil and goods, calling interdiction a response to UN sanctions. Iraq attempts to dock at Yanbu but is turned away as tug boats are removed. Iraqi envoy says U.S. enforces sanctions, while Saudi officials report the tanker al-Qadissiyah sailed off.
The Aiken Standard announces an Ugly Tie Contest open to all. Entry deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday with three days to remember. Winners advance from Wednesday to Sunday, then final on Monday August 20. First prize $100 plus four new ties, second $75, third $50, with ties donated by Belk Aiken Mall JC Penney Lionel Smith Ltd and J B White.
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