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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1990
Page
3
About 3,000 Americans are among 21,000 Westerners stranded in Iraq and Kuwait kept from leaving by Saddam. Marines guard 33 cars evacuate to Baghdad. Saddam on TV with captives mocks fate tied to Gulf confrontation. State Dept declined immediate comment on embassy closure.
House members from the Carolinas reaffirm support for sending U.S. troops to the Middle East while urging quick, broad international involvement and warning against a long term commitment. Some fear policy aims and the impact on constituents as Pentagon reserves activate and debate over timing and scale continues.
Gen Johnson and his wife Mrs Garner discuss their son David a Los Angeles lawyer and Richard a Marine captain amid Saudi movement reports. The article recalls Johnsons' Aiken High roots and teammates including Bobby Gunnells, whose son Cam serves on the USS Bradley. Gunnells notes the Gulf crisis and hopes for a safe outcome.
The area braces for opening games as 11 high school teams kick off the season. North Augusta Booster Club president Rod Greenwell touts the strong quality, with Aiken and South Aiken renewing a cross town rivalry at Hagood Stadium and Strom Thurmond hosting Donnie Woolsey's Rebels against North Augusta Yellow Jackets. Wardlaw Academy also hosts a season opener against Cornwall.
Congressional observers say despite strong support in the Rules Committee the bill faces a poor path to passage. Key Democrats including Speaker Foley are wary, labeling it protectionist, while Foley’s backing could be pivotal if Bush vetoes. Foley aided earlier compromise to guarantee a floor vote and rapid review.
Prague Czechoslovakia AP reports a court annulled the 1979 prison terms given to President Vaclav Havel and two other leading officials, convicted of subversion by the ousted Communist government, per CTK news agency.
H and R Block offers a 14 week basic income tax course starting September 10 with morning and evening sessions in Augusta Ga Saluda Batesburg Williston and other locations. The course covers tax law changes for 1990 and aims to boost skills for a tax preparation career with potential job placement at Block. Registration and brochure details are available at local offices and addresses.
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