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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1986
Page
2
The South Carolina Tax Commission will help taxpayers prepare 1985 income tax returns at nine statewide sites using a self-help concept. Taxpayers must bring a copy of their federal return. Locations include Aiken Beaufort Charleston Columbia Florence Greenville Myrtle Beach Rock Hill and Spartanburg. PTL lays off 25 percent of staff in cost cut measures.
Two GSX Corp workers died after a two ton concrete door crushed them in the boiler room during removal at the Spartanburg County hazardous waste incinerator. Gilbert F. Henderson 42 of Greenville died at the scene Charles Leslie 44 of Easley died later at Spartanburg General Hospital.
The Concorde, the Anglo French supersonic jetliner, turns ten since its first commercial flight. Admirers praise its speed and allure while critics argue it wastes fuel and money. Only British Airways and Air France operate the 204 foot craft with 100 seats and a cruising speed of 1370 mph.
Kenneth Howard, already incarcerated for prior drunken driving cases, pleaded guilty in Baxter County Circuit Court to his 28th drunken driving offense and received a five year prison term.
George Burns, turning 90, marked the day with a half mile pool walk, bridge, photo session, nap, dinner, and cigar. The comedian, a star of the Oh God films and The George Burns and Gracie Allen show, is booked for a 100th birthday at the London Palladium.
Warring Marxist factions in South Yemen pressed on with fighting while claiming radio control of the country. Refugees described Aden as a city of death after over a week of clashes. President Ali Nasser Mohammed urged pardons for inciters and appealed for unity as reports placed his forces in control of much of the territory.
Congress resumes after a month’s break with a light agenda. The House will study a banking deposits timing bill while the Senate discusses Conrail sale talks and potential TV coverage of floor debates.
The first federal Martin Luther King Day was celebrated with black tie fundraisers at the Kennedy Center benefiting the King Center, and volunteers in Wisconsin wore overalls to harvest corn. Across the country protests, prayers, bells, and pledges marked the day honoring the slain civil rights leader. Dexter King laid a wreath at his father’s tomb as SCLC urged progress toward racial equality.
State Sen. Rembert Dennis watched his 212 year old Lewisfield Plantation home burn while neighbors aided in removing valuables. Fire damaged the roof and third floor, with smoke and water affecting the first two levels. no lives were lost.
In Maseru state radio declares peace and calm after paramilitary forces oust a prime minister seen opposing South Africa. Maj. Gen. Justin Lekhanya seeks friendlier ties, while South Africa warns of potential tension easing amid border crackdowns and supply shortages in Lesotho.
The Aiken Standard is a weekday afternoon newspaper established in 1867 and published by Aiken Communications Inc. It mails from P O Box 456 at 124 Rutland Drive, Aiken South Carolina 29802 and is designated second class postage paid in Aiken, South Carolina.
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