24 Jan 1995
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1995
Page
1
James Brown the godfather of soul plans an April concert in Ho Chi Minh City formerly Saigon, becoming the first American soul singer to perform in Vietnam since the war era. He previously sang for U.S. troops in South Vietnam.
South Carolina Supreme Court rules that machines resembling slot machines are illegal under state law banning slot machines and games of chance. The 3-2 decision affirms poker style games remain legal while striking down many video gambling devices.
The dismantling of Atlantic Beach’s 172 foot bungee arch is delayed amid legal wrangles from a $10 million lawsuit.Teenager Zachary Steinke 17 and Michael Nash 19 died when a cable snapped Aug 10 while on the crawlevator to the arch top.
Death notices honor Gladys Eidson Bandy Bath Nathaniel Bell North Augusta John C Cogdill Aiken Harold Fuller Martinez Ga Bertha R Seabolt New Ellenton Emmitt Smith Williston Luther Vickery Danville Ky Obituary notices on Page 2B.
O J Simpson asked the judge for permission to briefly speak to the jury just before the defense begins its opening. Prosecutors call the move an attempt to present testimony without cross examination.
The Aiken City Council voted unanimously to establish a special tax district in a 20 block downtown area. The district will divert incremental private development revenue into a development fund for 15 years, freezing county, school district, and city general funds at current levels during that period. The city estimates annual revenue losses of 17,181 to the county, 32,518 to the school district, and 22,740 to the city.
President Clinton prepares a State of the Union address predicting a leaner kinder government. He aims to win back voters with pledges of more jobs, safety, and bipartisan cooperation, while defending key priorities and a possible minimum wage raise to about five dollars an hour.
Aiken County School District Area 1 outlines a middle school rezoning proposal at a public meeting in South Aiken High auditorium. Residents worry about Indian Creek and River Bluff students shifting to new schools next year and possible property value impacts amid district maps and mixed-area changes.
Smith Kline Beecham won council approval to buy 17 acres at Verenes Industrial Park in Aiken. Officials say the expansion could add 300 to 350 jobs and allow new product lines. Council also advanced first reading annexation for a Wal Mart grocery project on Whiskey Road.
South Carolina avoids immediate federal lawsuit over Motor Voter funding while Janet Reno sues California Illinois and Pennsylvania to enforce compliance. Governor Beasley defends states rights saying the federal government should not run state government and vows a hard stand.
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