Melon Thumping Goes Hi Tech at OSU Tester
Oklahoma State University researchers Marvin Stone and Mark Farabee unveiled the Electronic Melon Thumper a battery operated computer aided tester. The device thumps melons records vibration and compares to ripe fruit with sound recordings and tissue tests. A taste panel was deemed unnecessary for practical accuracy. Findings released at the summer meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers.
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Tulsa
Ukia
Oklahoma State University
Marvin Stone
Mark Farabee
Farabee
Stone
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
ExyD tian Undergoes Two Surgeries In Kuwait
Al Qabas reports Khaled Ramadan underwent two operations at Al Sal Hospital Kuwait. First for injuries from a land mine blast, then to remove a foreign object found in his abdomen. The paper notes no details on his status occupation or exact dates.
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Lily
Al-Qabas
Khaled Ramadan
Al-Sal Hospital
Deaths Georg Fuller and others listed in notice
Ann Benson Gregory Aiken Jenkins Jr Brooklyn and Hempstead N Y residents cited in death notice with locations Clearwater Fla Monetta Irry Storey and Joan Maxey Storey among signatories lease details referenced on page 6A
Reunions Tearful and Patriotic at Fort Gordon Welcome
Thousands gathered as 108 soldiers from the 450th Ordnance Company returned home after eight months away, hugging families in a tearful, patriotic welcome. Capt. Andrew J Vause praised the reception, while Sgt. Ronald W Mitchell displayed a small flag carried through the war. The unit, among 15 deployed to the Persian Gulf, endured delays before landing and faced a four stop journey from Saudi Arabia to home with cheers along the way.
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Fort Gordon
450Th Ordnance ‘Company
Absolutle
Andrew J
Jim
Ronald W
Ron
Mitchell
Aiken
Federal ‘Press
Saudi Arabia
Frankfort
Germany
Philadelphia
Welcome Home Today Unties Ribbon at Aiken Standard Masthead
The Aiken Standard removed its yellow ribbon from the masthead after the 450th Ordnance Company from Aiken returned home. The ribbon had been a symbol since January 17 marking U S and allied forces liberating Kuwait and the ongoing service of local troops.
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Aiken
U.S
Kuwait
450Th Ordnance Co
Families and Friends Reunite as 450th Ordnance Troops Return
About 105 members of the 450th Ordnance returned to Fort Gordon on Saturday night and found home a powerful emotion for families and friends. Adam Troy of Allendale spoke of kissing the ground and hoped for barbecued ribs for his first home meal. His mother Anne celebrated the reunion on her birthday, while Troy’s girlfriend Theresa and Mack Holland of Aiken described relief and butterflies as they embraced. Brenda Holland shared similar joy as the soldiers rejoined loved ones.
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Fort Gordon
450Th Ordnance
U.S.A
Adam Troy
Allendale
Troy
Anne
Theresa
Mack Holland
Aiken
Brenda
The
States
Memo warns Aiken County of ongoing cash flow squeeze
Acting County Administrator Joan Wilson warns department heads that cash flow problems may force salary conservations and layoffs if spending restraints fail. The 1992 budget began July 1 at 204 million with prior TAN borrowings and PSA funds tapped. $946,000 missing from a 1989 bond fund remains sought from investments, with repayments due next spring.
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Aiken County
County Council
Joan Wilson
Wilson
Public Service Authority
Margie Fiunkett
PSA
Squeeze Felt Everywhere In South Carolina Budget Fight
Budget belt tightening in South Carolina tied to a recession causes clogged court calendars delayed enforcement and early park closings. If revenue fails to improve, officials may cut another 2 to 4 percent from 1991-92 budgets atop a 3.3 percent cut already ordered, forcing agencies like the State Museum to trim administration travel and contracts while rent occupies half its budget.
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Columbia
South Carolina
State Budget and Control Board
Overton Ganong
State Museum
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Gulf
Terrence Jones
Catherine Wesley
Philip Lor
Caroly
Carl Langley
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