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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1990
Page
1
A hoax via a public relations firm’s answering machine fooled newsrooms into running a bogus Elizabeth Taylor tale claiming a romance with a 23 year old and surgery. Publicist Chen Lam says the story is a hoax and legal action may follow. Taylor has been hospitalized for pneumonia in Santa Monica.
Obituary notices list James H. Dicker Belton Lavenia P. Ford Keysville Ga John B. Hatcher Aiken Ora Bell Holmes Aiken and Sister Mary Louise Tharin Aiken with details referred to on Page BA.
Poll workers failed to show at two Aiken County precincts White Pond and Redds Branch as the Democratic and Republican primaries opened. Frances Pennington of the Board of Voter Registration said the issues affect party run polls. Polls opened 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. GOP results will be reported at the County Council chambers Democrats at Park Avenue party HQ.
The Aiken County Board of Education plans a $101 million budget vote for 1990-91 at South Aiken High School. Four members oppose the plan citing tax hikes and overpaid administrators, while others call the block voting detrimental to district operations. If defeated, the budget may return for reconsideration at a June 25 meeting.
Congress braces for a political clash over a proposed amendment to ban flag burning after the Supreme Court struck down a federal flag protection law. House Speaker Foley promises a July 4 vote while Democrats oppose the change and Rep. Edwards predicts another defeat.
South Carolina lawmakers urge a constitutional amendment to ban flag desecration after a Supreme Court ruling struck down a federal crime. Representative Butler Derrick aims to pass the measure by July, arguing the flag deserves special protection. Senators Hollings and Thurmond back swift action and state ratification.
Bradberry Jr. 49 is listed in stable condition at Lexington Medical Center after being found unconscious Monday at the residence of his estranged wife Cynthia Bradberry. Deputies arrived at 606 Bridgewater Road in Leesville and learned he called at 8 14 a.m. seeking death by his own actions. He allegedly forced entry, and Mrs. Bradberry notified authorities.
Aiken City Council tabled a resolution to move Banksia from county ownership to a downtown museum site. Councilwoman Beverly Clyburn led the tabling, opposing immediate action and keeping Banksia in county hands for now. About 60 activists gathered as the council divided with Mayor Weeks and two members supporting the motion.
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