11 Jan 1997
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1997
Page
1
The region faces a cold spell with temperatures in the upper 30s by midday under sunny skies and 10 to 15 mph winds. Overnight lows drop to the low 20s, with a Canadian blasts keeping daytime highs near 38 on Sunday and a chance of rain and sleet Monday and Tuesday.
Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame will host a special exhibit honoring Storm Song the Eclipse Award winner for juvenile fillies. The display highlights Storm Song's owner Dogwood Stable and her Preakness winning sire Summer Squall with silks photographs and trophies. Storm Song is to be inducted in a March 6 ceremony at Hopeland Gardens.
Obituary notices for Alberta Grice Scott Aiken Geneva Bates Hubbard North Augusta Marion McCullum Aiken Betty June Bowe Trenton published on page 5A. Friday drawing results show cash 2 69 5 fantasy 5 19 494 35 20 The Big Game 50 25 89 4 47 and Big Money Ball 6.
Sue Christopher is named interim director of Helping Hands after a Friday meeting with the Department of Social Services Licensure, United Way of Aiken County, and Children's Place. The board rejected a bid by the Children's Place to take over and will continue with Christopher as interim leader while a full-time director is sought.
The Toy Store in ACTS helps foster children in Aiken County pick a new toy to keep with no strings attached. Betty Ryberg and Shelley Lindell spearheaded the effort with Sister Pat gifting space and local volunteers installing the room and arranging all 600 new toys.
South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon says physicians performing certain late term abortions will be charged with homicide carrying potential life imprisonment. Condon cites a state Supreme Court ruling deeming a viable fetus a person and aims to curb partial birth abortions. The move draws sharp criticism from abortion rights advocates who see it as medical judgment interference.
Video poker operators sue North Augusta in Aiken County alleging zoning ordinance restricting games to a C-5 district violates equal protection and due process. Plaintiffs Jimmy Martin Bo Glover and Connell Amusement Co. seek a temporary injunction to resume operations.
A court ruling finds local bans on video poker unconstitutional by criminalizing conduct allowed under state law. North Augusta restricted machines to two zones, joining Aiken County and Aiken in facing suits over zoning and use of the games amid state supreme court actions.
Rep. Lindsey Graham says he would not have voted for Newt Gingrich for House Speaker if he believed fraud or lies were involved. He defended Gingrich amid ethics questions and suggested backup speakers John Kasich or Dick Armey, noting Gingrich’s admissions and ongoing conservative effort.
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