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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1990
Page
1
An uninsured Intelsat VI communications satellite, worth 150 million, failed to separate from a Titan 3 booster and remains in a low orbit as engineers seek rescue options including a shuttle recovery. NASA says a shuttle rescue is unlikely soon.
Obituary notices list Julia G. Blythe and Robert W. Bryden of North Augusta along with Terence L. Garmon of Windsor Shannon Gregory of Blythe Thelma S. Hallman of Riker Charles L. Harper of McCormick Cleveland L. Smith of Augusta and Carl 8. Ringer of Newberry Details appear on Page 6A.
The suit by about 325 taxpayers including Rhoden and Dixon challenged Aiken County 1989 property reassessment and tax levies. Judge Peeples ruled the plaintiffs failed to state a valid claim or exhaust administrative remedies, involving the State Tax Commission and county offices. The decision cited inadequate proof of errors in the reassessment process.
Insiders at the Aiken Training Track name Costly Call favorite for the Coward Trophy Face first jewel of the Triple Crown. The Aiken Trials draw about 15,000 last year and run Saturday for two year old colts and geldings. Costly Call is sole entry for Dogwood Stable Inc. Gates open 10 a.m. post time 2 p.m. Advance tickets $4, under 10 free. Parking $5 at gate.
Westinghouse Savannah River Co officials including James Moore told Energy Secretary Watkins there will be no delay in restarting the three idle SRS reactors. The first unit should restart by year end, followed by the other two at three month intervals. Reactors are Tritium sources for U.S. nuclear weapons and the restart includes tests on vessels and systems and improved operator training to meet commercial standards.
New Ellenton officials pursue four potential office sites including Cedar Creek 150 acre area as city seeks annexations and an authorized $4 million sewer project loan from the state to fund a Cedar Creek area development and future South Aiken connections. Mayor Randy W. Shaw announced the loan paperwork and the site options during a Wednesday night meeting.
Aiken and the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce will run 90 minute Ai ken Tours starting April 14 as a two month pilot. Leslie Garnett will conduct weekly tours to highlight Rye Patch Hopeland Gardens Joye Cottage Aiken Preparatory School and Aiken Mile track with three National Historic Register districts. The program targets residents potential home buyers and visitors seeking the area’s heritage.
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