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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1990
Page
1
In a tight baseball clash the Post 26 team overcame early deficit to force a 1 1 tie with the opponent entering the seventh inning. Key plays by star player helped swing momentum as managers weighed pitching changes and defensive shifts.
West Virginians can join a state police program to report suspected drug users or dealers by mailing or phoning a coupon. Civil libertarians warn the anonymous tips risk creating a surveillance society and eroding freedom. Bob O'Brien of the ACLU says the plan won’t make the state drug-free, only less free.
Richmond officials consider forming a committee to redesign the city flag after councilman William S. Golding proposed replacing the banner. He objects to the back side shield showing the Confederate flag and the Latin Deo Vindice, seeking a unifying design. City clerk Joseph B. Ivey notes the flag is rarely displayed.
Death notices list John T. Street Jr of North Augusta John D. McCain of Edgefield Pet Usry of Augusta John D. Wade Sr of Graniteville and Cornelius Coakley of Richmond Virginia See Page 38 for full details.
New Ellenton Mayor Randy Shaw challenged Libertarian complaints about sewer and water projects. He said it took four hearings to reveal the truth amid opposition to a $4 million sewer bond package. Libertarians sparked a 30 minute public hearing on two ordinances to allow county provision of services.
The Aiken Edgefield region reports only 25 percent of peaches harvestable as drought bites after a March late freeze. Extension agent Allen Bayles notes 10 to 14 days remain for picking. Disaster designations cover Edgefield Lexington Saluda with emergency loans possible in nine counties including Aiken Calhoun Greenwood McCormick Newberry Orangburg Richland. Governor Campbell cites 52 percent of state peach trees in Ridge area and broad economic impact.
The Senate approved a textile and apparel import growth limit by 68 to 32, enough to overcome a Bush veto threat. The bill caps import growth at one percent annually and freezes footwear at 1989 levels. Support from textile states North and South Carolina was highlighted as indicating enough backing to counter a veto. Senator Hollings of South Carolina noted Bush’s shifting stance on taxes and warned of a future textile challenger in 1992.
An Arkansas investment company valued over 1.5 billion dollars acquired a significant stake in Wyatt Development Co. Wyatt officials declined to reveal figures or ownership extent. Warren Stephens said the arrangement may place Stephens Inc. at half ownership. Joe Wyatt resigned to pursue other interests as Wyatt Development operates 35 strip malls across six states.
Consumer prices rose 0.5 percent in June led by sharp gains in food and gasoline. Through six months prices rose 5.9 percent annually, powered by higher grocery costs after declines in prior months.
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