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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1992

Page

3

True Lovers Buy Red Roses Even in Hard Times

In hard times lovers still buy red roses as a key Valentine symbol. Marvella Crabb of the Society of American Florists notes roses stay in demand despite prices up to 70 dollars a dozen. Penn State economist Alvi Voigt cites roses as a consumer indicator amid recession. E.G. Hill Co president Mann from Richmond notes couples splurge on flowers at home.

Pittsburgh Mai Marvella Crabb Acto Alvi

Retirees from Aiken Move to Brandon Wilde Community

From page 1A, retirees known as double-trans plants relocate to Brandon Wilde in Brandon Wilde. Wilson notes 19 Aiken natives live there including Dr. William Bebington and his wife, Paul and Helen Benbow, John and Adelaid Bar bier, Robert and Louise Pike, Pauline Bender, Ruth Banker and Bill and Helen Gibson. The Gibsons celebrate their 22nd wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day. They sought a life care facility to spare families future worries, considering Greenwood or Hendersonville before choosing Brandon Wilde.

Savannah River Brandon Wilde Paul Helen Benbow John Adelaid Barbier Robert Louise Pike Pauline Bender Ruth Banker Bill Helen Gibson Aiken Gibson Gibsons Cele

Harkin Wins First 1992 Campaign Victory in Iowa

Democratic presidential hopefuls begin the New Hampshire primary push after Sen. Tom Harkin claimed a landslide Iowa caucus win. He praised the result as better than expected while rivals sought momentum elsewhere and Clinton Tsongas and Bush faced mounting pressure ahead of the next contest.

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South Carolina Budget Outlook Amid Flat Economy

Economics professor Frankemer of the University of South Carolina says the economy will stay flat for 12 to 18 months as wholesale retail and construction woes weigh on growth. BEA estimates could force a 1 to 2 percent cut in state agency spending, with equipment and travel likely eliminated, though Gov. Campbell questions the forecast.

Frankemer University of South Carolina BEA Carroll Campbell Charles B Brooks Campbell

City council considers nudity ordinance amid recent incidents

The proposal targets knowingly allowing nudity in public places and defines nudity as exposed genitals or buttocks with insufficient covering or exposed female nipples. Mayor Cavanaugh notes no current problem locally but cites recent nudity issues in Hilton Head and Augusta as reason for the measure.

Cavanaugh Hilton Head Augusta

DOE Delays Start of Savannah River Plutonium Plant

DOE officials at Savannah River Site urge postponing the nearly completed 86 billion potential capacity plutonium reprocessing facility until Washington defines a firm mission tied to president's stockpile initiatives. Greenpeace had urged halting work, while the contractor denied job losses.

Department of Energy Savannah River Washington DOE Rick Ford F-Canyon Greenpeace

Toys That Grunt and Wretch Debut for Kids at Toy Fair

New York reports the 1992 Toy Fair where 10,000 buyers tour 20 floors of The Toy Center. 展品 include Grunt toys like the Gross line and Trash Bag Bunch from Lewis Galoob Toys.

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