Young Elvis Wins Out For New 29-Cent Stamp
Elvis Presley wins the U S voters choice for the 29 cent stamp design beating the old Elvis by a wide margin. Over 1.1 million votes were cast by mail and post care with more than 5 million ballots prepared. The winning portrait shows Presley in the Hound Dog era while the other depicts his later Vegas years.
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Rain Stays In Aiken Area With Showers Through Week
The National Weather Service in Augusta warns Aiken and surrounding areas will see ongoing rain for several days after Wednesday night. An inch or more has fallen with scattered showers and thunderstorms continuing through the week. Brief relief is not expected, with cloudy mornings and intervals of thundershowers in the afternoons and evenings on Friday and Saturday. Temperatures remain in the mid 60s to 70s for the rest of the week.
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Summer vacation ends Aiken County schools close 1991-92
The 1991-92 school year ends in Aiken County public schools as students finish classes today and await graduation ceremonies. Teachers also close out the term with remaining days before summer break begins, marking both an end and a break from the academic year.
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Aiken County
Summer Plans For Graduates And Busy Parents Reassuring
The article notes graduates gear up for college with summer job seeking and shopping for supplies while the job market remains tight. It highlights continued school upkeep by staff during vacation and reassures parents that school starts again in about 81 days.
Bridge Calendar Classifieds Comics Crossword Cryptoquote
A compact rundown of daily puzzle features and listings including bridge notes and calendar items for readers seeking quick crossword and cryptoquote challenges, plus classifieds and comic page tips from the local paper.
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Abby
Erma Bombeck
Local News Tip Line Encouraged for Community Input
Readers are invited to call 648 2311 to share news ideas and tips. The message emphasizes community involvement across sections including Horoscope Local Front, Movies, Obituaries, Opinions, Sports, Television and Weather.
Local Names List From Metter to Aiken
A roster of individuals listed from Wilbur Berry of Metter Georgia to Aliie Padgett of Saluda and Desmond Vincent Rivers of Aiken. Other names include Elizabeth Dugas and Johnnie Edwards of Augusta with J. C. Nichols of Newberry and Thomas Smith of Aiken.
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Wilbur Berry
Metter
Elizabeth Dugas
Augusta
Johnnie Edwards
J.C. Nichols
Newberry
Aliie Padgett
Saluda Desmond Vincent Rivers
Aiken
Thomas Smith
Global AIDS predicted to reach vast figures by decade end
A Harvard led study foresees more than 100 million people infected by 2000 in a global AIDS crisis. Dr. Jonathan Mann warns the current response fails and demands a new global strategy, while Dr. Michael Merson of the WHO defends the agency’s updated plan focusing on care, STI treatment, and reducing infections in women.
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Boston
Jonathan Mann
Harvard University
Michael Merson
WHO
United Way aids Vaucluse mill workers with help brochure
The United Way of Aiken County and ACTS distribute a brochure listing help sources for unemployed workers at Vaucluse Mill and Granite Mill. The pamphlet guides toward job training, counseling, and other services, echoing past needs when Clearwater Plant closed.
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Sums Up Lackluster Year For Legislature
Columbia report says the 1992 legislative session ended with little accomplishment and much posturing. Rep. Huff cited progress as limited while Sen. Land noted unprecedented acrimony. Auto insurance reform and Gov. Campbell's choice no fault plan failed to gain House or Senate approval.
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Tom Huff
North Augusta
David Beasley
Society Hill
Beasley
House
John Land
Carroll Campbell
Campbell
Senate
Legislature weighs reforms amid scattered measures and gloom
The failed push for major insurance reform mirrors broader attempts to consolidate local governments and expand state control. Gov Campbell’s reorganization plan faces slim odds in the Senate while a grand jury gains new power to probe public corruption and election violations. Video poker regulation advances despite House opposition. The session also advances animal welfare rules including limits on dangerous animals and a ban on displaying whales and dolphins. The state may assume primary election administration if approved.
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Carroll Campbell
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House
HB-Line restart at Savannah River Site questioned by safety board
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board says the HB-Line restart at the Savannah River Site was not proven safe before resuming operations. The line produces plutonium-288 for deep space probes and NASA missions. The board notes inadequate studies by site officials and urges on site personnel protection and timely safety improvements.
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