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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1990
Page
1
The Aiken Standard announces the new school bus routes for the return to classes including a special education route from the 1880s era listed on Page 4C.
Oxford civic boosters bought 50 banana plants to promote the town as Banana City. The 1,100 resident community in Nebraska aims to attract appeal and tourism through this colorful campaign in the Corn Belt.
Obituary notice lists Guyton Thompson Sr of Swainsboro Georgia Win J Bush of Augusta William Herbert DeWitt Charlie Porter of Aiken and Farris Wynn of Aiken with a page reference for full details.
The Aiken Standard will raise basic delivery to 6.50 per month and advance rates for three six and twelve months. Current rates are 17.70 for three months 35.40 for six months and 70.80 for one year. USA Weekend by Gannett will begin weekly Saturday distribution with the September 8 edition.
U S ships fire shots at tankers in Gulf region sparking international concern. U N cautions threats rising as regional tensions mount. Carol and various local groups seek coping strategies amid global tensions impacting daily life in Aiken.
In a 2 day old Gulf interdiction, U S forces fired warning shots to stop two Iraqi oil tankers in separate waters. The action, part of the Bush administration halt of goods from Iraq, drew Iraq’s threats of grave consequences and mass destruction.
Gov. Carroll A. Campbell Sr. blasted Sen. Theo W. Mitchell at a State Fair rally, vowing to attack lies and defend his administration. He cited ethics probes and pledged reform while promising to bar waste from nonparticipating states and pursue court action. Republicans praised his four-year record and predicted a landslide victory.
District Superintendent Dr. Joseph R. Brooks says preparations will be in place for Monday as Ai ken County Public Schools begin the 1991-90 year with about 1,300 teachers and 23,000 students. Estimated 610 new students expected. many teaching vacancies being filled or covered by substitutes.
The Aiken Standard wraps up its Ugly Tie contest with 539 entries from across Aiken County. Richard Coleman of Clearwater wins first prize of 100 dollars, Sam Putnam of Aiken takes second for 75 dollars, and Philip Brandt of Aiken takes third for 50 dollars.
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