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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1990
Page
10
A nine month study of 40 868 newborns found 51 or about 0 1 percent tested positive for the HIV antibody. The results come from CDC sponsored screening to gauge HIV spread among heterosexuals.
The article notes Terry Young a private secretary and five favorite operas with Barber of Seville and Madame Butterfly mentioned. It reports a telecast dinner for Mikhail Gorbachev at the White House featuring opera singer Frederica von Stade, who is related to Dolly Bostwick and Leslie Ward of Aiken. Lt. Gov. Nick Theodore comments on legislative works and a school commencement speech references a law allowing right on red.
The notice lists birthdays including Antonio Gary Karen Powell Janice Richardson Betty Drafts Sherry Carson Roland Day Georgia Riki John Marsh Homer Agee, marking celebrants in the community. The brief item confirms ages and names without additional details.
United Way of Aiken County partners with the American Heart Association to run a single annual campaign in business and industry. The joint effort aims to fund cardiovascular prevention, detection, and treatment programs, with $35,000 allocated from the 1990 campaign.
Robert L. Stalworth Sr., 58, a former New York City Transit train operator, moved to Aiken with wife Mary over 39 years after living in crowded cities. He expanded a clay backyard into a productive garden with tomatoes peppers okra greens and more. He developed a prized pea strain about 12 inches long and shares seeds with friends. Mary preserves the harvest by cooking and freezing vegetables for winter.
The South Carolina House narrowly rejected repealing the annual car and truck inspection fee amid debate on highway safety. Rep. Danny Bruce argued the system fails while opponents say inspections keep unsafe vehicles off the road. The vote was 57 to 38 as lawmakers paused, with concerns about safety gains and related budget plans for Hugo costs.
Aiken County Board of Education minority faction urged delegation talks opposing a proposed 5.96 mill tax increase and an overall 84 mill budget. Reps Huff Keesley pressed for specifics on potential savings while the group urged studies and a voter referendum, arguing district bureaucracy waste and aging facilities need review.
Aiken County high schools hold graduations across multiple venues this week with speakers including Lt. Gov. Nick Theodore and Rep. Butler Derrick. Ceremonies occur at USC Aiken, Midland Valley, North Augusta, Silver Bluff, South Aiken, and Wagoner Salley Highs, with valedictorians and other students delivering remarks. Motorists are urged to use caution as ceremonies conclude in the evenings.
Aiken officer W J Ray retires after a 30 year career spanning the Aiken Police Department, the Department of Corrections and the Sheriff s Department, recalling the 1958 Orangeburg County killing of his uncle Trooper Harry Boyd Ray and his later witness role in the Britts and Westberry executions.
The Monday edition of the Aiken Standard corrected a Palmetto Federal story stating terminations as layoffs. The proper term is a reduction in force for the acquisition development and construction loans department. The paper apologizes to those involved.
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