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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1984
Page
6
The Associated Press reports two more deaths from a South Carolina cold snap. Eighty three year old Dallas Stames of Lancaster died en route to a hospital after wandering in near freezing conditions. Floyd D. Long, 53, found on a path between his Fort Mill home and his sister’s.
The forecast shows fair skies and cold temperatures tonight with lows near 20s to 30s in the Mountains and North and South Midlands. Tomorrow brings mostly sunny or fair conditions with highs in the 40s to 60s across regions including Atlanta Asheville Charleston Columbia Savannah and Jacksonville. Winds remain light and variable in many areas.
State Rep. Larry Martin proposes a bill to remove parole for life sentences in capital cases. The measure follows a statewide petition drive led by Helen Dodgens of Pickens after the murder of 16 year old Catherine Buckner of Dacusville. The petition urges tougher sentences and higher taxes for more prisons.
Today's listings include Recovery and Mental Health meetings at 237 Chesterfield St and an A.A. gathering at 123 Linden St. Tuesday schedule features clinics at Aiken County Health Department and various health services, plus community groups meeting at Western Steer, S&S Cafeteria, and local churches.
A pilot in a 1946 Air Coupe lost in a snowstorm over Michigan relied on prayer after radio and instruments failed. A Coast Guard helicopter located and guided him to Selfridge Air National Guard base, while his flying partner Franklin House searched for a safe landing field. Federal rules require instrument rating to fly near clouds.
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