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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1990
Page
1
In Newport News Virginia Wayne S. Davis 26 was found guilty of killing Howard R. Helmick 22 on March 22 in a feud sparked a month earlier when Helmick burped into a telephone call to Davis's girlfriend. Davis faces up to 22 years with sentencing next month.
Playboy Enterprises introduces a wake up service called Wake-Mate that delivers a one minute recorded call from a Playboy centerfold for 4 dollars. Callers provide their number and desired time using 1-900-WAKE. Messages include pep phrases and a possible required cold shower.
Death notices for Susie Callahan Augusta Marie P Davis Edith A Deneen William Dodgen Allene Floyd Homer Hall Letha Joyner Elizabeth Molony Frank Norris Madeline Thomley are listed with locations in Augusta Ridge Spring North Augusta Batesbury Barnwell Johnston and Barnwell. Page 2B contains the full details and funeral arrangements.
Aiken County Councilman J Allen Brodie labeled the Bath Mill lease proposal a garbage act and insult to the county during an information session with Horse Creek Partners. Sen Thomas L Moore clashed with Brodie defending the Horse Creek Valley development and urging broad county representation amid heated remarks.
A public hearing and second reading are set tonight on a proposed county lease for office space in the old Bath Mill. Horse Creek Partners recommends a 12 million renovation for government offices. Rep Irene Rudnick will testify against the lease at 7 p m in Council Chambers.
With seven shopping days left for Christmas, Aiken merchants report rising sales across stores despite national recession. Belk at Aiken Mall sees double digit gains helped by stock levels staff and mall growth. Anne Smith of Four Generations notes improving sales as Christmas nears.
Secretary of State Baker said European leaders may meet with Tariq Aziz to discuss the Gulf crisis. Aziz planned talks with Italy's Gianni De Michelis, but schedule changes and Bush-Baker timing disputes led to postponement. Baker voiced support for peaceful political resolution as NATO urged complete Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait.
Representative Butler Derrick of South Carolina warns Saddam Hussein could deploy nuclear arms if his program advances. He cites discussions in Saudi Arabia and Israel about Gulf crisis and U N deadlines. He backs U S led action if Iraq refuses to withdraw from Kuwait.
Local agencies collect donations for families in need as Christmas approaches. The Valley Empty Stocking Fund has aided 288 families with over 22 000 dollars in goods and food, while Salvation Army, Toys for Tots, Jaycees Shopping Tour, and the Secret Santa Program also fundraise. Last year the Salvation Army assisted 3 700 families. bell ringers will seek contributions at multiple malls and stores. The Jaycees raised over 3 000 dollars for the shopping tour, and Toys for Tots distributed 1 000 toys in the county with a drop-off at Caldwell Bankers Houndslake Realty.
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