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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1990
Page
1
A weather note from Page 12A reports partly cloudy skies with continued warmth across the region. Forecasters expect mild evenings and daytime highs near record levels, with no significant rain in the near term. Local residents are advised to enjoy the warm spell while it lasts.
Blacksburg AP report says Mayor Jerre Dixon will not resign after her shoplifting conviction but will not run for Cherokee County Council. Dixon maintains innocence after City Judge Jack Allison announced the verdict Friday. Police arrested her February 8 at Wal Mart after clerks said she took two greeting cards and a candle. She posted a $237 bond and pleaded not guilty requesting a jury trial.
Bad weather over Tex on Saturday forced officials to postpone the return of the space shuttle Atlantis to Florida. A Boning 747 jet, with the shuttle Firing payback, was scheduled on Sunday, said Nancy Lovato, spokeswoman for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Dryden Flight Research Facility.
Cedar Creek developers of The Paddocks residential complex reach a county planning compromise over road widths from 22 to 26 feet to speed construction. Pete Cantelou Jr. offers the change to resolve delays. Planning Commissioner Ralph Zieger supports the deal with conditions to work with county officials and adhere to the original plat contingencies. The special meeting aimed to bypass subdivision rules and allow 45 days after Jan 25 submittal to begin work.
The Aiken Trials, the first jewel of the Aiken Triple Crown for 20 years, kick off next Saturday at the Aiken Training Track on Two Notch Road. Gates open at 10 a.m. with post time at 2 p.m. Tickets are 4 in advance for adults, plus 5 at the gate. Children under 10 admitted free with an adult. parking is 5. Advance outlets include the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce and local drug stores.
Haiti's Lt. Gen. Prosper Avril, who seized power in a soldier revolt 18 months earlier, resigns and transfers power to Maj. Gen. Herard Abraham who pledges a civilian-led government within 72 hours. Anonymity says Avril will depart within two days. Violent protests erupt as crowds burn supporters’ property. deaths reported.
Dana Marie Schwalbert was named Aiken's Young Woman of the Year for 1990 1991. She received a 900 tuition scholarship a 100 gift certificate to Charlottes Bridal and Formal Wear an official Young American Woman of the Year plaque a medallion and an all expense trip to the S C Young Woman of the Year Camp in August. Miss Schwalbert is a student at South Aiken High School daughter of Jean and Russ Schwalbert.
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