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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1990
Page
1
The statewide Clean Indoor Air Act bans smoking in state and local government buildings with violations a misdemeanor carrying a 10 to 25 dollar fine. It covers schools health care facilities and public venues while private offices remain no smoking zones. York County officials remove ashtrays as enforcement begins.
Ruby Car death notice appears with brief reference to Aiken details on page. The readable fragment provides no additional biographical data or dates. Further information likely listed in the continuation on page Aiken.
Commerce Department figures show South Carolina personal income rising over seven percent in Q1 1990, led by Palmetto State gains of 8.3 percent in late 1989, while Georgia and North Carolina posted modest 1.6 and 1.0 percent increases. In Aiken County, 1986–1988 data place income at 13,682 dollars, up 7.9 percent, amid broader state disparities and Hugo cleanup funds possibly boosting recent numbers.
The Aiken City Council unanimously rolls back the tax millage by 12 mills to 30 mills for 1990 91, with eight mills as a one time cut for residents. The move follows over assessment excess and growth in Aiken, reducing a $100 000 home bill by about $48.
Eight mill rollback compensates for 356 000 collected in 1989 within the 1 percent cap. An additional four mill allows for growth. At 102 millage a 100 000 dollar home pays about 408 under old rate and 360 under new tax rate.
Prime Minister Arthur N. R. Robinson says he will resign, call elections in 90 days, and offer amnesty to Islamist rebels during a hostage siege at Parliament in Port of Spain. Forty hostages remain inside as negotiations continue after three days of talks with rebels and government ministers.
The Columbia-Clearwater Finishing Plant in Clearwater could reopen in two weeks if investors provide about 750000 to resume a printing operation employing roughly 200. Principal owner Robert W. Neal aims to avoid liquidation, stop second quality dyeing, and file emissions reports delayed by a lab, as the PSA orders no discharge.
Former Clearwater Finishing Plant employees await payment under Chapter 11 as the bankruptcy shows wages are third in line for repayment. Clearwater owes about 13.5 million dollars, with 1.25 million tied to NCNB of South Carolina and administrative costs also to be paid. Insurance benefits are unresolved and under review by an insurer and consultant.
A local event highlights Ugly Tie Day on August 14 at 5 p m as part of the Ai ken Standard contest. Winners will be named in the next Sunday issue and a No Tie Day is planned for August 20.
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