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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1990
Page
1
Rookie guard Perry leads the Bears with strong scoring and steady defense this season, delivering consistent performances in key matchups. Team teammates praise his work ethic as the club seeks continued improvements in offense and transition play.
Independence AP report describes a Christmas burglary on Neena and Dan Calovichs home. The Grinch theme turns into a community response as Officer David Gilgour and colleagues gather gifts, cash, and food to salvage the holiday for the couple and their two young sons ages 3 and 1 months.
Camden AP Hector DeBruhl, South Carolina’s senior sheriff, ends a 24 year tenure as Kershaw County sheriff on December 31 after losing reelection in November to Democrat Jerry Horton. Described as a fixture of the county, DeBruhl began his term in 1966 at age 31, becoming the youngest sheriff then. the longest-serving sheriff title passes to David Stone of Pickens.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Shelby K Bussey Edgetois Earl Green Luceille S Hunter Sallie Wheeler Kneece LaShawn Price. Details appear on Page 6A.
Maariv reported Washington and Baghdad broken deadlock on a Jan 9 meeting between James Baker and Saddam Hussein amid U N gulf crisis. U S officials unavailable for comment. Naval forces seized an Iraqi sugar vessel bound for Basra in the Arabian Sea as embargo enforcement continued.
Aiken County merchants report few cars or other luxury items exceed the new 10 percent luxury tax threshold amid fears that Persian Gulf tensions and the economy dampen demand. Cadillac dealer Gary Owensby says most Cadillacs and Buicks will fall under the $30 000 mark after discounts, with foreign competitors priced higher benefiting from the surcharge. Satcher Ford notes Lincolns may be affected but prices stay near $30 000, limiting tax impact.
Last week's Federal Reserve action lowering the discount rate to 6 1/2 percent signals an upswing in Aiken County's economy. Bank leaders and real estate officials report stronger home sales and fewer seasonal slowdowns as lenders adjust with cues from policy changes.
The IRS pushes back the filing start date from December 28 to February 28 aiming to ease taxpayers into the season. The 1040A short form will be mailed to about 4.5 million retirees, with added lines for IRA pension annuity and Social Security income. Retirees itemizing medical expenses still use the long 1040 form.
Moscow Congress of People’s Deputies approved Gorbachev’s reorganization granting direct control over 15 republics and the economy. Prime Minister Ryzhkov suffered a heart attack, while Shevardnadze resigned in protest at moves toward dictatorship.
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