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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1986
Page
10
A weather forecast indicates areas of showers across the country for tomorrow. Expect light to moderate rainfall in many regions with possible gusty winds along coastal zones and in exposed areas. Temperatures may vary with cooler mornings and warmer afternoons across states.
The forecast covers multiple regions including Mountains Midlands and Coastal areas. Isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms are possible mainly midweek with highs largely in the 90s and lows generally around the 70s. Some coastal areas expect scattered storms tomorrow and very hot conditions today.
A drought emergency looms as water supplies fall and temperatures top 100 across South Carolina. Purvis notes possible water-use restrictions if a severe drought is declared, with regional committees ready to act. Firefighters and police describe heat as a major strain on routine duties.
Three Elloree residents, Jean M. Irick 65, Fred H. Irick 67, and William H. Jones 26, were killed in a head on collision. A Blythewood man died in a motorcycle crash as part of nine South Carolina traffic fatalities this weekend, according to the Highway Patrol.
Local contestant Miss Williams advanced to the finals amid praise from Aiken County supporters while Miss Maria Anderson missed the top 10. The article notes other regional participants and a series of weekend traffic fatalities across multiple counties.
A correction in the Aiken Standard clarifies Carolyn Meek's employer. The article now states she is with Banker's First. The newspaper apologizes for the error.
Defense concedes Whitworth sold classified information but jurors must decide if he knew secrets were for the Soviet Union. The case hinges on intent with up to life in prison on six espionage charges plus tax counts. Walker pleaded guilty and agreed to testify. his relatives were also implicated.
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