13 Jul 1993
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1993
Page
1
Birmingham Alabama NASC AR driver Davey Allison died of head injuries from a helicopter crash at Talladega Superspeedway infield. He was 32 and never regained consciousness after hospital treatment at Carraway Methodist Medical Center.
Flood warnings spread as storms batter Iowa and push the Raccoon River toward record crests. Des Moines water treatment plant is down after floodwater breached yesterday, with days more until supply resumes and disinfection occurs. Residents line up for water as Mississippi River flooding continues upriver and guardsmen stack sandbags across the region.
The Aiken City Council unanimously approved on first reading an ordinance to regulate video poker, setting a maximum $15 per machine plus business license fees, and clarifying that revenues fall under owner and operator licenses. The measure could raise $10,000 to $15,000 annually. The council also passed an English-only city business policy and approved annexation of Hidden Haven, about 24.3 acres with 106 lots, plus participation in a state early retirement incentive for four officers.
Judge Rodney A Peeples set an Oct 11 court date to hear a civil lawsuit filed last year by retired teacher Jean Clark against Aiken County school officials. The case involves claims of civil conspiracy to terminate Clark and has drawn media attention in the region ink.
The U S Marine Corps Band from Parris Island performed for the summer concert series at Hopeland Gardens to about 1000 listeners. Highlights included Sousa and Co han tunes, Yankee Doodle, Mood Indigo, and Stars and Stripes Forever with Polly MacAlpine on piccolo and soloists.
A brief city item prompts residents to discuss a new issue at the town hall meeting. Officials invite public input on the proposal, which concerns neighborhood safety improvements and budget allocations for next quarter. Local groups announced plans to host a listening session this weekend.
Gladys H Brock Laurens Joseph Brown Augusta Dennis Cushman and others including Beech Island Hazel Green Kannapolis NC Clara Quattlebaum Salley Benjamin Rhinebolt Ward Jerry Sanders Sagietta Walker Trenton appear in a regional listing of residents and towns across South Carolina and North Carolina.
The South Carolina Forestry Commission expanded its red flag alert to cover the entire state due to extreme heat and drought. Vice Chief J.T. Vance cited lack of rainfall and high fire danger, urging public caution and adherence to regulations to prevent outdoor fires.
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