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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1986
Page
1
The Dow average surged 43.10 to a record 1746.05 marking its second-largest gain and rival indices on the NYSE and AMEX hit new peaks. Big Board volume reached 187.27 million shares as long-term rates decline boosted bonds and optimism grew for lower rates amid upcoming U.S. economic data.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight with a 40 percent chance of thundershowers and a low in the upper 50s. Tomorrow, skies stay partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thund ershowers and a high in the upper 70s. Page 11A has details.
Notices report the deaths of Vergia A. Williams of Washington DC Abigail M. Leland of North Augusta Stansell S. Hutto of Dearing Georgia Nell W. Newsome of Madison Georgia and Norman E. Vincent of Aiken SC with details available on Page 6A.
The Rev Jack Scott and the Concerned Citizens of Aiken County press concerns on zoning plans in Horse Creek Valley from Vaucluse along S C 421. They warn standards could condemn aging mill village homes and force seniors and unemployed workers from fixed incomes into hardship. See THE REV on Page 12A.
Senate Democrats signal tax hikes up to 20 billion dollars while seeking restraint in domestic spending. Republicans brief White House budget chief James Miller III, noting opposition to an inflation adjusted eight percent military rise and favoring revenue increases to cut the deficit.
Washington AP reports experimental Senate radio broadcasts will let audiences hear debates nationwide from 10 a.m. The test through July 15 aims to show the Senate can operate neatly with improved image and efficiency as leaders urge civility.
County offices move Friday and Saturday into the new Judicial Center with some temporarily housed while permanent space is renovated. The Clerk of Court Public Defender Youth Services Probation and Parole will depart the old courthouse. DYS and DPP relocate to Richland Avenue. circuit family court and the solicitor move to the new building. Completion expected by September with old courthouse gutted and renovated and parking landscaped. probate court remains until project end.
Officials from DHEC say a drum contamination site at 8.0 421 Dimie Clay Road in Bath was discussed in a conference with EPA and DHEC staff. Rep Derrick cites cooperation and possible funding from EPA or other sources to fund cleanup if EPA money is unavailable. The site had earlier been tar removed and regional plans hinge on fund authorization before EPA money expires.
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