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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1990
Page
1
Aiken Post 26 powered past the opposition in Page 11A scoring a decisive victory. The result showcases their offense solidified by a strong team effort and standout play from key players.
In Spring Valley Illinois Mark Turner tied a diamond and ruby ring to birthday balloons. A high wind blew the ring away when he opened the door. The family contacted police and radio stations to recover the ring tied to the bouquet. A farmer later reported finding the balloons in a soybean field but the ring and card remained missing.
Dr Don R Powell of the American Institute for Preventive Medicine cites 1989 Cornell research in his book A Year of Health Hints that a too tight necktie can reduce blood flow to the brain and sensory organs. He warns it affects people who rely on sharp vision such as computer operators pilots and surgeons and advises looser ties, larger shirts, and keeping the top button undone.
Obituary items announce deaths including Frances C Brown of North Augusta George Edwards of Graniteville Ethel Gantt of Leesville Mattie Lou Moore of Pensacola and Flo Lillie Stroman of Aiken Details follow on page 10A
Star lineup for an all star style Chicago showcase features Len Dykstra Ryne Sandberg Kevin Mitchell Andre Dawson Chris Sabo Ozzie Smith Jack Armstrong and manager Roger Craig. Other clubs represented include Wade Boggs Jose Canseco Ken Griffey Jr Mark McGwire Cal Ripken Jr and more with Tony La Russa managing the Oakland squad. First pitch slated 8 40 p m CBS coverage begins 8 p m last year MVP Bo Jackson sparked a 5 3 AL triumph as NL leads 37 22 1.
Aiken and nearby areas face a brutal drought with 13 inch rainfall deficits. Thomas Coward, a fourth generation farmer, loses about 60 percent of his crop due to lack of irrigation and rising costs. With no relief in sight he shifts to other ventures while contemplating selling farmland to developers.
The Associated Press notes that Donald Trump is not included in the current roster or list under discussion. No further context or details are provided in the available text.
The Forbes list names 62 Americans and 37 U.S. families, with John Kluge as the richest American at $5.2 billion. Donald Trump falls from the list as his fortune nears $500 million to $1.7 billion, while Pablo Escobar and the Ochoa family appear near the top of the world’s wealthiest. The Sultan of Brunei tops Forbes at $25 billion, and the Walton family is third with $13.3 billion.
Rain brings little relief as heat index could reach 105 to 110 degrees. Actual temperatures expected near 100 with 30 percent rain chances and mid 70s for overnight. Water restrictions rise in Salley while Edgefield County notes conservation measures.
The Aiken City Council unanimously approved issuing and selling $8.6 million in water and sewer revenue bonds to recall the 1984 issue and fund sewer system improvements. The deal is expected to lower the city’s interest rate by about 2.25 percent, with most funds earmarked for sewer upgrades.
The Aiken City Council unanimously approved a millage rate cut from 2.0 to 0.9 on Monday night. Over two years the rate fell 25 percent, with a rollback reflecting rebates for residents overtaxed during reassessment. Assistant City Manager Steve Thompson notes 1991 82 budget impacts and an overall $373,853 taxpayer rollback, about eight mills, split between tax relief and growth effects.
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