Weather warms with sunny skies and 40s today
A warming trend brings sunny and clear conditions with highs in the 40s and overnight lows in the 20s. A rise into the 50s is expected tomorrow as the pattern shifts. Details continue on Page 7A.
28 Jan 1988
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1988
Page
1
A warming trend brings sunny and clear conditions with highs in the 40s and overnight lows in the 20s. A rise into the 50s is expected tomorrow as the pattern shifts. Details continue on Page 7A.
Obituary notices announce the deaths of James C. Ard of New Ellenton Harold B. Bacot of Cheraw Bernard Beier of North Augusta Hastings A. Cleckley of Augusta Glennie Dicks of Williston Roy S. Ehrhardt of Ehrhardt Mrs Winnie M. Griffeth of Saluda Barbara Key of Aiken Rebecca B. Padgett of Saluda John C. Pardue of Johnston Mrs George Powell of North Augusta Lillie Rhoden of Langley Lillie Mae Williams of Langley Details continue on Page 7A.
Columbia physician Jean Toal wins election to South Carolina Supreme Court, promising stability on a five member court as Chief Justice Julius Ness retires. She faces questions over liberal leanings, but broad legislative support signals strong impact ahead.
President Reagan and the Meese aide hailed Kennedy as the likely ninth justice as the Judiciary Committee endorsed his nomination 14-0. Senate leaders suggested a Friday or Monday final vote, completing a process sparked by Powell’s retirement and the contentious Bork rejection.
Milliken & Co. of Spartanburg remains the largest private company in South Carolina in the annual South Carolina 100 compiled by Arthur Andersen & Co. and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. Builder Marts of America Inc. of Greenville is second, with Owen Steel Co. Inc. rising to third. Clinton Mills Inc. enters at fifth, and 23 new firms join the list this year as private status changes and new participation shift rankings. The top 10 reported revenues over $100 million, with manufacturing firms comprising the largest share of sales at about $2.8 billion.
Aiken City Council voted to pursue federal acceptance of a 4-2-1 voting plan for council seats despite NAACP threats of a lawsuit. NAACP chapters pledge to fight any at large system in court as council member Lessie Price opposed the plan.
Potential bidders for the Savannah River Plant will gather in Aiken on February 2 for a two day briefing at the USC Aiken Etherredge Center. The event targets company representatives to explain internal plant operations as Du Pont ends its 31 year SRP operation. A windshield tour by chartered buses is planned for the next day.
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