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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1990
Page
13
The Aiken Public Safety Department logged reports from 7 a.m. Feb 22 to 7 a.m. Feb 23 including thefts grand larceny and shoplifting, vandalism, burglary, trespassing, vehicle theft, failure to return a vehicle, information, and a theft of money along with ticket refunds and a round item report.
The log covers 7 am Feb 22 to 7 am Feb 23 with one child abuse case one found item five domestic incidents one threats four larcenies one mental transport one suspicious person one civil matter one alarm and one vandalism. Multiple bookings include illegal use of the telephone shoplifting open container driving under suspension speeding assault trespassing disorderly conduct and multiple DUI charges.
SLED agent James Collins, 46, agreed to a polygraph in a Monday shooting death near Rainbow Terrace Motel Clearwater. Tony Bennett, 27, of Calhoun County, died at an Augusta hospital after being shot. Witness Robert Jones of Jacksonville, Fla., was polygraphed. authorities said testimony includes threats alleged by Bennett against Collins.
Allen has long been active in many organizations including the Salvation Army Board of Directors, Junior Achievement President and Board of Directors, Chairman of the Aiken Manufacturers Council, United Way Board of Directors, Aiken Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Aiken Technical College Foundation Board of Directors, and USC Aiken Advisory.
The Board and Chairman of the Woodside Investment Club are listed along with the Aiken Rotary Club Aiken County School Board Facilities Committee and the Aiken Airport Advisory Board in regional governance notes.
A proposed information booth in the highway corridor could reduce complaints by guiding customers to the correct forms and steps. The plan suggests a no charge setup where drivers learn what to fill out to receive quicker service.
A large crowd hears the 21st annual The Wedding musical comedy at USC Aiken presented by the Aiken Women’s Heart Board on a wet evening. Jim Moore wrote the show with songs such as Wedding Bells and You Can’t Hurry Love. Jan Blackwell and others perform while Ken Fallon and Clyde Ward help with the script and staging. The production runs again with 8 pm and 2 pm showings and all performances sold out.
Local tensions over government form and a pending referendum push gain momentum. Mayor and council members dispute voting history while petitions require 15 percent of registered voters to trigger a townwide vote.
Community figures urged keeping Lookaway Hall and two nearby houses, fearing investors aim for a Las Vegas style venue. Officials stressed bed and breakfast use would be subordinate to maintaining historic properties. Thompson praised the planning commission’s work and the proposed solution.
USCA celebrates Homecoming 1990 with events sponsored by campus clubs. Highlights include Alumni Basketball at 7:30 p.m. in the gym, Minority Affairs Alumni Breakfast at Shoney’s, Alumni Council Brunch at Dr. Harold Shealy’s home, Homecoming Parade downtown at 1 p.m., Education Majors Club shirts and tote bags sales, Career Advancement seminars at noon, and an Alumni Social at Etherredge Center from 7 to 9 p.m.
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