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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1987
Page
13
The Dibble Road Roan Street bridge remains closed after a heavy rain collapse last weekend. City official Steve Thompson says crews hope to reopen by Saturday if weather holds, with flaggers directing traffic at both ends.
James Manuel 42 of Hern don Trailer Park died from a stab wound to the heart while en route to hospital. His brother-in-law Jack Turner 66 of the same trailer park was arrested and charged with murder.
William R. Smith co owner of Body Talk on Whiskey Road Santa Fe New Mexico pleaded innocent at arraignment to 31 counts including fraud gross receipts tax evasion falsely obtaining services conspiracy and racketeering. He was indicted in November with two others for promoting Spa Lady health spa through false representations.
James Day reported a burglary at his Old Cherokee Road home in Clearwater. A 25 hp motor a boat trailer and a six gallon gas tank valued at 3940 dollars were taken. the incident is under investigation by the Aiken County Sheriff's Department.
The Registrar of Mesne Conveyance office in Aiken County names Peggy Boylston as temporary registrar to fill the vacancy created by Virginia Ergle’s death. State Reps. Irene Rudnick and Charles Sharpe announced the interim appointment, with the delegation set to meet June 25 to select a permanent successor for 1988.
Filing deadline is June 22 at noon for nine seats on the Aiken County School Board. Candidates must file petitions with fifty voter signatures from their district. Petitions and maps are available at the Election Commission Office 736 Richland Ave W. The nonpartisan election is set for September 15 and district maps are viewable at the Election Commission or School District Office. The Aiken County Planning Commission meets tonight at 8 in County Council chambers 736 Richland Ave W.
Dr. Nancy M. Smith describes South Carolina's 1984 Educational Improvement Act as a comprehensive program spanning eight sections. It aims to raise student performance, elevate teaching standards, improve leadership and fiscal efficiency, and foster school community partnerships.
DOE officials testified that cleaning soil and groundwater at the Savannah River Plant may cost 2 to 12 billion dollars with potential rise within six months. GAO found widespread contamination and tank leaks spreading to soil, prompting Senate hearings led by John Glenn on DOE oversight.
Mothers seek structured summer programs to keep children engaged. The American Red Cross teams with Aiken Parks and Recreation for swimming lessons at Eustis Park, with sessions July 6-23 and July 27-Aug 13. City residents pay 10 and others 15 per session plus schedule details.
Eight foot bronze statue of Kate Smith will be unveiled in Philadelphia this fall, while executors dispute burial arrangements in New York. St Agnes Church rejects a mausoleum plan for Lake Placid burial, preferring a smaller structure. Miss Smith left Camp Sunshine in Lake Placid and a $25,000 bequest.
Jimmy Powell postmaster of Langley announces a bid for the District 3 seat on the Aiken County Board of Education. Bertha Williams, a 36 year retired educator, seeks the District 7 seat in the Sept 15 special election. Both are long-time community and education supporters with deep local ties.
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