08 Jan 1989
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1989
Page
1
Trainer Buddy Raines has enjoyed a full life at the training track as he enters his 60th year preparing horses to race. The note hints at Page 1B previews for today’s NFL conference championship games and mentions a Game of the day.
A head on collision on Richardson Lake Road in Aiken County Saturday night killed three people and injured two others before 8 p.m. The S C Highway Patrol investigates with few details available.
The forecast calls for sunny daytime conditions followed by cloudiness and possible rain later tonight and into Monday. Details are on page 8A.
Lillie Mae Thompson Aiken Boyd A Owens and Alice M Walker of Trenton are listed with a notice to see Page 8A for details. Inside Today.
Emperor Hirohito of Japan dies at 87 after 62 years on the throne following a prolonged illness. The death ends a long era in Japanese history and triggers official mourning and succession plans.
Thousands gather at the Imperial Palace to pray for Hirohito while Emperor Akihito, after 34 percent hours, accepts the chrysanthemum regalia. He names his reign Heisei Enlightened Peace, with a six day mourning period declared.
The SC 108th General Assembly convenes with automobile insurance reform as a top issue. Gov Campbell backs a mandatory seat belt law linked to rate cuts, while some senators and representatives oppose or condition support. Waste disposal rules from EPA and local DHEC changes add to legislative concerns.
Freshman representative William Paul Kesley of Edgefield discusses his political path in the Aiken County Legislative Delegation. He cites family involvement and a career in community service through the Jaycees, where he served as a former state vice-president.
President Reagan unveils a $1.15 trillion budget promising deficit reduction without tax hikes while eliminating 82 programs. It emphasizes defense, Star Wars spending, S&L bailout costs, and cleanup of nuclear sites, with Bush’s impending transition likely limiting its impact.
Federal grand jury indictments mark a first step in a broad Pentagon corruption inquiry. Prosecutors estimate a prolonged investigation with many more actions to come as defense contractors, a Navy employee, and others face charges of conspiracy and bribery.
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