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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1990

Page

3

Siege intensifies as Trinidad and Tobago rebels threaten

At least nine killed since the siege began on Friday amid massive looting in Trinidad and Tobago. Rebel leader Bakr and Jamaat al Muslimeen demand amnesty and safe Parliament return, with interim government to be formed by coalition until elections due in 1991.

Trinidad and Tobago Robinson Col Joe Theodore Libya Pariament Bilal Abdullah Selwyn Richardson Justice and National Security Eee Bu Bakr Winston Dookeran Richardson Bakr Jamaat al-Musaimeen

Plant workers seek back wages in $350000 claim

Creditors will be paid after former Clearwater Finishing employees receive about 350000 in back wages. Proof of claim forms are being prepared at the plant with copies to workers for approval. Only two workers handle filings slowing the process amid $800000 cash held in two frozen accounts. NCNB monitors every plant action before any move.

U.S Duncan Neal HOM Robert W Bobby) Eal Clearwater Finishing Clearwater NCNB Plant Vogtle NOAA Plant Vogtle Georgial

Income upsurge seen in 1989 first quarter

The report notes sectors contributing to income growth since January include Interest Dividend and Rent payments up nearly 10 percent and Medicare Medicaid and other federal and state transfer payments up about 9.3 percent compared to Q1 1989.

City sets millage rate after reassessment dispute

Aiken faced mixed reassessment effects with tax hikes and some decreases. Robert E. Penland challenged city figures as council debated rollback, refunds, and a millage rate adjustment. The council approved setting the rate at 90 mills after deliberation.

Robert E. Penland Houndslake Corpor Houndslake Penland Roland H. Windham Windham James M. Holly S.C Lessie B. Price Price Eric M. Radford

Clearwater Finishing Plant Closed After Financial Struggles

Neal says second quality material appeared 30 percent of the time and as little as ten percent. Clearwater had record February sales and near a May sales peak before creditors forced Chapter 11 protection on June 25. The plant closed July 9, 1988, after opening in 1929 by United Merchants and Manufacturers, affecting about 365 workers.

Neal Clearwater Protec Tion United Merchants and Manufacturers Um&m

Ugly Tie Contest Slated By Aiken Standard

Local contest at the Aiken Mall and Westside Bowery Restaurant in the Alley offers prizes for ugliness with $100 top prize plus four ties. Entries must include name, address and phone number and be received by 5 pm on a Tuesday. only contestants not connected to the Aiken Standard are eligible.

Aiken Mall Bowery Belk JC Penfy Lionel Smith Ltd J.B. White Debbie Price Aiken Standard Enrpoyoce Thei Aiken

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