13 Feb 1997
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1997
Page
1
A 10 day old boy was found crying in an apartment stairwell around 10 p.m. on Tuesday in Columbia. Investigators cannot determine the baby's race, with doctors unsure if he is Hispanic, Caucasian or African-American, as police seek the person who left him.
Irish rock band U2 confirms May 16 show at Clemson Memorial Stadium during a satellite downlink from New York City. The 1997-98 world tour includes 100+ cities in 40 countries and uses a 150 by 50 foot screen, with tickets on sale February 22 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster outlets.
Death notices honor Dr. Pierce G. Blitch Jr. and peers including Billy Ray Hall in Edgefield, Toy Lee Foster in Aiken, Ed S. Pyke in North Augusta, Gertrude Rhoden in New Ellenton, Glen Schmitt in Aiken, Lenzie Staak in North, Alvin Taylor in Philadelphia, LB Ward in Williston, and Virginia Waters in Columbia. The list spans Augusta area to Columbia with multiple communities represented.
The Wednesday lottery results show Cash 3 numbers 6 7 and f antasy 6 picks 17 22 26 28 94. The misspelling suggests a partial OCR read of the Ga lottery drawing details and prize breakdown.
USCA completes a multi year asbestos abatement in the Administration Building removing material from structural steel and interior columns. The project funded by the state asbestos abatement fund aimed to prevent future air flow contamination. Temporary space usage occurred during the work across Etherredge Center library and other buildings. Dr Tom Hallman notes campus-wide relocation to relieve crowding.
A proposed auto insurance overhaul would end the state high risk pool and recoupment fees. Drivers who cannot obtain coverage would be assigned to insurers based on market share, with the bill moving from Senate approval to the House. The current Reinsurance Facility has cost the state money, with $38.7 million in losses last year and about 1 million drivers affected in 1995.
The Senate passed a bill to create an uninsured motorist fund modeled on Virginia’s. Drivers who refuse insurance and have clean records can pay 500 dollars yearly into the fund, without coverage, to cover damages to insured motorists. If fund members have an accident or moving violation, they are expelled, pay 300 dollars, and must show insurance for three years to continue driving. The bill rejects Sen. Larry Martin’s amendment to require 15 000 dollars in medical bills to sue for pain and suffering. Martin warns the bill won’t fix insurance claim payments and calls the assigned risk system imperfect.
Coffee futures surge as Colombia strikes and Latin American rain delay harvests. Folgers hikes 13 ounce can price by 15 cents to 2.41, signaling broader shop and grocery price pressures. Seattle shoppers brace for higher costs while coffee lovers say they’ll cope.
Space shuttle Discovery docks with the Hubble telescope as astronaut Steven Hawley guides the 43 foot instrument into the cargo bay. Over four nights, spacewalkers will swap 11 components to boost Hubble performance, with Commander Kenneth Bowersox piloting and planning further activity through Sunday.
Procrastinators flood florists as Feb 14 nears with red roses at about 60 dollars a dozen in Aiken and shops promising late hours. Barton's Flower Shop on York Street expects steady demand into tonight and tomorrow. Local florists note broad availability of roses and arrangements for the holiday.
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