24 Jun 1985
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1985
Page
1
The Aiken Standard begins a series tomorrow examining the impact of Bath Mills closing in September. The shutdown will leave about 450 workers without jobs, affecting both the local economy and individuals.
John Bigum will headline Hopeland Gardens Summer Series in Hopeland tonight at 7. He performs folk bluegrass and swing on guitar banjo and harmonica with light humor. Free event, parking at Rye Patch on Berrie Road. bring lawn chairs or blankets.
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce hosts a meeting at the University of South Carolina at Aiken Student Activity Center to discuss Operation Baseline a state chamber project assessing South Carolina’s economy and its national standing.
The forecast calls for mostly sunny warm and humid conditions in Aiken with highs in the mid 90s and light variable winds. Tonight will be fair with lows in the 60s and west winds around 10 mph. Remember to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activity in the afternoon.
The Szymonski family places yellow ribbons in their yard to honor hostages in Lebanon. A mother explains her daughter’s struggle with domestic skills as she asserts independence, saying support and distance will grow as time passes.
Aiken City Council plans the first discussion on annexing 51 acres at Pine Log and Silver Bluff Roads for a planned shopping center. Protester Karen Papouchado leads a petition of 747 homeowners against the project while council weighs zoning fringe areas and other development actions.
Discovery's international crew returned to Earth at Edwards Air Force Base in California after a near flawless 2.9 million mile weeklong mission. They launched four satellites and served as a laser target in a Star Wars test, with 65 minutes to landing and a roaring dive through the atmosphere. The crew included five Americans, a French test pilot Patrick Baudry and Saudi prince Sultan Salman Al Saud.
Aiken County School District auditor reports on Ridge Spring Monetta High Sch Schofield Middle and Jackson Elementary find cash receipt controls adequate at two sites and weak at Schofield with missing records and delayed ledger entries. The board meets 7 p.m. at South Aiken High School to discuss the budget.
State climatologist John Purvis warned next month's weather in Aiken County could be hotter and drier than normal with about four inches of rain and highs near 90. An agricultural expert doubted farm earnings would dry up despite crop damage while farmers seek higher prices to offset losses.
New York AP report states Madonna Louise Ciccone plans to wed actor Sean Penn in August. Penn films At Close Range in Atlanta, Madonna awaits in Los Angeles, with friends told this is true love and a quick market-setter for tickets.
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