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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1990
Page
1
The Soviet national team suffered a 61 to 0 defeat to the Tacoma Express in an exhibition at the Tacoma Dome before about 1,300 spectators. The event, billed as Glasnost on the Gridiron, featured Turkish national anthem disruptions and a lopsided score as the Soviet side faced the minor league club.
Obituary notices record the deaths of Louise J. Lathrop of Kinards Mary B. McLaud of Langley Nettie Thomas of Edgefield and Vernon H. Wates of Edgefield with page 8A details referenced.
Palmetto Cablevision announces a channel format change effective July 1 in Aiken and Edgefield Johnston viewing areas. The Aiken Standard missed timely notice affecting listings for July 1 and July 8 issues of the Sunday Magazine. New channels include WOLO channel 3, WIS channel 7, WLTX channel 9, ESPN 32, Family Channel 31, Lifetime 36, TBS 35, Fox 67. Edgefield Johnston adds ESPN 15, Family Channel 14, Nickelodeon 23, Showtime 21.
The Aiken Standard will publish a newspaper on July 4 and close its offices at 124 ae Drive for part of the holiday. Regular ice hours will resume Thursday.
The Energy Department projects nearly 50 percent higher costs to store and clean up waste from nuclear weapons plants, with Savannah River Site cited. The five year total through fiscal 1995 could exceed 28.6 billion dollars, up from 19.5 billion estimated six months earlier. The report calls for staff to grow to at least two and a half times current levels to meet goals amid infrastructure criticisms.
The U S Postal Service creates a new ZIP code area in Aiken effective July 1 from part of 29601 to handle growth. Postmaster Farrell E Rodgers cites improved mail distribution and a future station on the Southside with direct distribution by the ZIP code. Residents are urged to start using 29803 now. checks and stationery orders should reflect the new code. The new boundaries run from Hitchcock Parkway to Two Notch Road along Whiskey Road and Boardman Road.
The New York jury’s acquittal of Imelda Marcos on racketeering and fraud charges provokes a political crisis for President Corazon Aquino. The ruling sparks debate on whether Marcos should be tried at home and fuels tensions between Aquino loyalists and Marcos supporters.
Aiken Public Safety Inspector Pete Frommer warns fireworks pose serious risks during July 4 celebrations. He cites thousands injured nationwide yearly and urges supervision, professional displays, and banning homemade firecrackers to prevent burns and eye injuries.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Aiken Department of Public Safety urge avoiding fireworks or using them under strict supervision. They advise checking for a printed manufacturer name and caution labels, not making your own devices, keeping children away, wearing eye protection, and not placing fireworks in bottles or cans to prevent eye injuries.
Fourth of July festivities abound in Aiken County with events from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Gyles Park in Aiken featuring carnival games and teen entertainment. Edenfield Park in North Augusta hosts an old fashioned Family Celebration with a flag raising at 10 a.m., story hours, auctions, bingo and more.
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