05 Jul 1989
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1989
Page
1
Former President Reagan, 78, was tossed from a horse on a rocky downhill slope at a Mexican ranch and sustained minor bruises and abrasions. Spokesman Mark Weinberg said Reagan remained in good spirits and credited his riding skill for staying on briefly before the fall.
New York. Legion Post 272 raised 68000 for a half ton sculpture honoring women who served in wartime. Intended for Veterans Memorial Plaza in a city park, the piece faced rejection by the City Art Commission which ruled the eight foot bronze too weak artistically. Treasurer Jerry Klein said the project began in 1986 without knowledge of the commission.
Today will be mostly cloudy with a percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Tonight remains cloudy with a chance of showers. The high reaches the upper 80s and the low stays in the 70s. Thursday stays cloudy and rainy with details on Page 5A.
Deaths listed for Elizabeth T Brown Augusta Emmie M Bundrick Columbia Bessie K Clayton Bamberg Robert L Jones Clearwater Lillian F Norvell Augusta. Details appear on Page SA.
President Bush returns to Washington after a holiday at Walker's Point with Barbara and grandchildren. He plans private adviser meetings to prepare for an East West Europe trip and an upcoming economic summit. He will travel Sunday to Poland to push for Soviet troop withdrawal, aiming for public appeal.
Federal Judge Gesell suspended Oliver North's three year prison term and fined 150000 for Iran Contra involvement. North, a former Marine and White House aide, argued he acted under orders and plans to appeal. The judge noted North bore responsibility for the breach of public trust while praising his earlier service.
Abortion activists clashed with police in Boston and Atlanta and slogans filled streets as thousands across at least nine cities marked July Fourth with calls to safeguard abortion rights. In Boston a rally near the Statehouse drew over 3,000, with Rep. Susan D. Schur and Lt. Gov. Evelyn Murphy denouncing the ruling. Police reported bruises and one arrest for assault on an officer as demonstrators faced counterprotests, while a separate incident in Minneapolis involved threats to a topless bar staff. Anti abortion groups vow to back anti abortion lawmakers in 1990 elections.
Heavy showers deterred outdoor festivities, canceling the Augusta Riverwalk fireworks and many local displays. Officials reported a quiet safety picture with no fireworks injuries and only minor incidents, as law enforcement monitored belt law enforcement and traffic.
Gardeners may enter tomatoes and cucumbers weighing the most at the Aiken Standard contest running through August 2. Prizes start at 100 dollars for the heaviest tomato and cucumber, with 50 and 25 dollar second and third places. Entries accepted at the front desk 124 Rutland Drive 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays.
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