30 Aug 1991
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1991
Page
1
Ed McMahon hints at choosing a woman as Jay Leno’s new sidekick in a Saturday feature. Sports talk quotes Leo Trevino on golf mindset, joking about a round belly aiding the game while emphasizing smart play.
The Aiken Standard unveils a new wraparound SportsPLUS section this fall with four pages. It will cover Friday night high school football and Saturday college matchups while offering all world national and local news inside the section. Featured this week is Grant Baynham of North Augusta High School.
The article previews shifts in the Standard Line feature with reader input and upcoming letters. It notes new guidelines will be introduced on Saturday on the Opinions Page and mentions ongoing discussion from the past weeks.
Rep. Thomas E Huff of North Augusta confirms plans to run for the Second Judicial Circuit judgeship in the next legislative election. A 13 year House veteran and Judiciary Committee member he argues for a bench attitude different from the current, favors arbitration over costly litigation, and seeks to improve the legal system for all.
A 1990 Greenwood shooting prompted renewed security concerns in Aiken County schools. Officials emphasize that safety standards align with national norms though no district has on site security personnel. Teachers and administrators monitor entrances, detain suspicious visitors, and direct all guests to the main office as doors remain locked except for the entrance.
A SWAT raid at the Talladega Federal Correctional Institute freed nine hostages with no serious injuries. FBI and Barr cited high success probability and risk of delay, noting one inmate with a minor injury. Flag and banners removed. families cheered as officers secured the site.
AAA Carolina Motor Club reports self serve regular gasoline prices easing across the Carolinas. In South Carolina a gallon costs about 1.09, North Carolina around 1.20, with Aiken area averages at 1.07. Prices show Labor Day relief from year ago levels and drops since July 4 holidays.
The Commerce Department reports the Index of Leading Economic Indicators rose 1.2 percent in July the strongest gain in over three years. Eight of 11 components advanced led by factory orders for consumer goods and unfilled orders, offset by declines in housing and personal income.
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