14 Aug 1988
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1988
Page
1
The report highlights Paul Azinger’s ace and a one page lead in the PGA coverage. It notes other sports items and directs readers to continue stories on later pages.
The summer ends and school returns soon as the Aiken Standard publishes a special back to school supplement surveying upcoming academic year plans, enrollments, and local education topics.
Edward Bennett Williams, renowned criminal lawyer for figures such as Jimmy Hoffa and Adam Clayton Powell, died of cancer at Georgetown University Hospital at 6 15 p.m. He was 68. A pioneering trial lawyer, he later moved into sports as part owner and former president of the Washington Redskins and owner of the Baltimore Orioles.
Partly cloudy skies forecast with a high in the low 90s and a 20 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Tonight's low in the 70s. Tomorrow partly cloudy and warm with scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms and a high in the low to mid 90s. See details on Page 14A.
A regional death notice records the passing of William L. Coker Sr. in Turbeville Elijah M. Derrick in Johnston Williams H. Dickson in Walterboro Irene P. Godfrey in Fort Mill Leroy H. Harrison in Philadelphia Jessie D. Lissaman in Aiken Elwood Odum Jr. in Savannah Gertrude F. Stallings in North Augusta.
George Bush weighs a narrowed list of vice presidential prospects as Republicans fill New Orleans for the convention. Potential picks include Sen. Bob Dole, Jack Kemp, Dan Quayle, Pete Domenici, Alan Simpson, and possibly Lamar Alexander. Dukakis condemns Bush in Cape Cod news conference while Bush defends his WWII service and targets Reagan fiscal policy amid pre convention events. Police report 25 protest groups sign up near the arena.
The United States Navy begins trimming its Persian Gulf fleet by canceling an Aegis cruiser deployment and reviewing force levels ahead of a hoped for Iraq Iran cease fire. Navy officials expect attrition could shrink the 27 ship force by October. Six mine sweepers may remain indefinitely and several ships are reassigned or postponed for now. The Vincennes will depart soon, amid debate over its July 3 attack.
Campaign 88 in Aiken County District 1 pits two Democrats and four Republicans against each other with roads and law enforcement as top issues. Fallon holds the seat. Gunter stresses dirt road maintenance and fair highway funding, opposing a contracted County Administrator. Polls run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with voter registration help at 642-2029.
Psychologists advise a calm mindset during heat waves to reduce stress and perceived temperature. Experts note self talk like It could be worse and take breaks from work help, while adults model cool attitudes for children amid widespread high temperatures and power strain across the Northeast and Midwest.
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