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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1990
Page
1
The Aiken Standard releases its 1990 football edition on Thursday with in depth looks at 11 area teams from Class AAAA to junior college rivals plus previews of USC and Clemson and South Carolina college football programs.
Nancy Cavanagh, the 1953 Space Baby winner, proposes trading her moon ride ticket for a chance to orbit Earth aboard a space shuttle. The Buckeye, Arizona teacher, in Huntsville for Space Camp, would prefer Earth orbit though she still hopes NASA considers her for a space program.
The notice lists Willa N. Brown from North Augusta Ernest W. Findley of St. Cloud Florida Lula V. Green of Jackson Leon D. Harsey of Gloverville William McCormack from Blackville WH Morgan from North Augusta Charlie D. Porter of Aiken and Thelma Sentertet of Batesburg. Details refer readers to Page 28.
Aiken Standard reports that many workers are allowed to work without ties to celebrate the contest’s end. The competition closed Tuesday with 539 entries. Richard Coleman of Clearwater won first prize of 100 dollars, Sam Putnam of Aiken took second with 75 dollars, and Philip Brandt of Aiken earned third with 50 dollars.
The federal vote buying investigation may reach indictments as a grand jury convenes in Columbia. Reps Bob Kohn and Tom Limehouse quit re election plans and will cooperate with authorities while others consider resignations or withdrawals. The Hobbs Act inquiry centers on gifts or money for votes with potential penalties up to 20 years and 250 000 fines. House Speaker Bob Sheheen says several lawmakers have sought guidance on resignations or withdrawals.
Eleven prisoners from a Siberian labor camp overpowered guards and hijacked an Aeroflot Tupolev 154 to Karachi Pakistan. All 29 passengers and nine crew members survived as hijackers surrendered to Pakistan Army officers within two hours of landing.
Saddam Hussein said he would free foreigners in Iraq and Kuwait if the United States withdraws forces and the economic embargo ends. China’s Xinhua said 97 Chinese would be evacuated. 122 Soviets crossed into Jordan. U.N. officials urged release as Westerners faced threats at Iraqi targets. CBS reported 35 Americans sought refuge near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
Defense Secretary Dick Cheney receives backing from the United Arab Emirates to accept soldiers from a multinational force. The story notes continuing page references. Hostages: White House rejects Saddam's offer to free Americans if U.S. forces withdraw from Saudi Arabia and end the blockade. Evacuation: Baghdad helps evacuate 97 Chinese citizens in Iraq and 122 Soviets cross into Jordan. Refugees: Kuwait occupation refugees report ongoing resistance attacks and mounting desperation.
23,898 students returned to school in Aiken County this morning. Ninth graders at Aiken High expressed fear and unease about starting classes, while upperclassmen appeared more confident as they walked renovated hallways. Teachers also returned. one science instructor, Kassine Patten, voiced enthusiasm. North Aiken Elementary saw parents guiding early learners to class with no major issues reported.
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