03 Jul 1988
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1988
Page
1
Steffi Graf, ranked No 1, claimed the Wimbledon women's crown on a Saturday. The item references Page 1B and other sports notes including Peter Jacobsen leading the Western Open and Bill Elliott winning the Firecracker 400 in a bumper finish on Page 7B.
A fragment notes shifts in laws could alter beach properties as strong investment options. Read Page IC for details and analysis.
In the southern Persian Gulf the USS Elmer Montgom ery fired a warning shot at three Iranian gunboats attacking the Danish flagged tanker Karama Maersk carrying Saudi Arabian crude. Two gunboats fled while one remained.
partly cloudy today with a chance of widely scattered thunder showers. Highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s. Tomorrow remains partly cloudy with similar conditions. Page 6A provides further details.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs Susie R Bush of New Ellenton and Mrs Ina W McArthur of Bethesda Maryland with details on Page 6A of the publication.
The DOE plans to award the Savannah River Plant contract in October after selecting Martin Marietta and Westinghouse for further evaluation. The new timetable accelerates changeover, with full contractor control by April 1 and a five month transition starting November 1.
Independence Day celebrations begin at the Freedom Festival in North Augusta with the Fort Gordon Band performing and snacks available. The Fort Gordon 50 State Flag Display is on view, Craig Baynham speaks, a children's parade takes place, and a fireworks show ends the night.
Americans hit beaches, parks, and concert venues from the Great Lakes to the East while drought restrictions trimmed fireworks. Grateful Dead tickets sold in Maine with Deadheads camping. Bob Dylan set for Old Orchard Beach. Bush vacationing in Kennebunkport planned no public appearances.
Barnwell Dunbarton former students gathered at Barnwell State Park for the first reunion of Four Mile High School, closed in 1952 after the Savannah River Plant relocation. About 145 alumni and families shared memories at the event, not tied to a single graduating class, with friends reuniting after decades.
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