05 Jun 1985
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1985
Page
1
New Ellenton asks residents in the water district to curb usage until repairs to a pump are completed. Do not water lawns wash cars or use water for nonessential tasks until further notice. The repair timeline is not yet determined.
Two archaeologists from Caroli na Archeological Services will survey the Aiken Public Library grounds tomorrow and Friday to assess evidence from a former building on the site. They may dig at several spots as part of a joint project with the Wells/Law group of architects.
U S Repeating Arms Co and Savage Industries Inc announce a merger with annual sales around eighty million dollars. The combined entity would become one of the nation’s largest sporting arms makers. Terms were not disclosed and both firms are among the oldest rifle and shotgun builders.
Donald Machholz of San Jose, an assembly line worker, using a homemade cardboard telescope, discovered Machholz 1985-e, named for him and recognized by the Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams. It follows his 1978-1 discovery, both noted as bright fuzzy objects in the night sky.
High temperatures up to 103 with heat index to 120 grip the area. Rain and possible thundershowers are forecast this weekend to drop temperatures to the 80s. Hospitals report one heat exhaustion case, with no widespread accidents. Utilities note rising electricity use but adequate generation, potentially peaking at 6 p.m. Health officials warn of heat harm to vulnerable groups despite overall stability.
In 100 degree heat along S.C. 19 North, Maria Burbine keeps traffic moving from 7:00 a.m. while enduring sunburnt shoulders and high temperatures. She explains she stays hydrated, uses wet towels, and adapts clothing to work outside, hoping to stay cooler though the heat persists.
Aiken County Council weighs probation for Aiken Cablevision amid resident complaints about service delays. Chairman Carrol H. Warner directed a draft letter to the company, with a public hearing sparked by Fred B. Christensen and Arthur M. Proctor. Christensen cited four to five day outages and a stray cable strewn across the road after repairs.
Aiken County jurors find Charles Jerome Adams a major drug dealer for four counts including possession with intent to distribute marijuana and cocaine. Evidence showed hashish Valium cash over 134000 and a handgun at Adams' Graniteville home after a Feb 20 raid. He awaits sentencing pending a separate petition to move the case.
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