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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1996
Page
1
A brief note indicates that cage honors are announced today and related coverage starts on page 1B. The item flags a feature or roundup continuing in the same section. Further details appear in the later pages.
In Greenville AP report Rev. Jesse Jackson and Upstate ministers met with local leaders to discuss shuttering The Redneck Shop in Laurens, a KKK paraphernalia store opened March 1. Jackson urged unity against violence and racial hatred after a March protest of about 300 people, black and white, at Laurens square.
Columbia police report a Richland County man, 40 year old Robert James Johnson, arrested on a murder charge after he shot his wife in their northeast Richland County home. The killing marked the sixth in seven days in Columbia or Richland County. spokeswoman Margaret Gregory cited the sheriff's department.
Obituaries published for Charles Theodore Axelberg Aiken Marion Cullum Marvin Edward Dunbar North Augusta LF Frederick Jr Williston Jean Pressley North Augusta Jessie Lee Smith Johnston listed on Page 6A with brief notices detailing their passing and affiliations.
The Aiken Steeplechase Association and sponsors plan the 30th renewal at Ford Conger Field with six races and purses over 73 000 dollars. A black tie gala at Green Boundary Club precedes racing with tickets 125 dollars per couple. Gates open at 10 a.m. and first race at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit Helping Hands.
Savannah River Site faces potential further job cuts as the 1997 Energy budget rollout looms. Officials estimate up to 2,500 positions may vanish, with over 8,000 jobs cut since 1993. Spokesmen suggest verifications tied to the 1996 Environmental Management budget and potential reductions in line with federal funding.
A Sunday night blaze at Scotch Meadows Rest Home in Laurinburg North Carolina killed eight men and left two others injured. Authorities said the fire started in the all male west wing and caused heavy smoke. The eight deceased were taken to hospital on arrival and two residents suffered smoke inhalation. Patients were evacuated to a motel while the State Bureau of Investigation assisted local authorities.
Gates open at 10 am at Ford Conger Field for ANHAT Alkon Hunt Meet with multiple ticket options. Guarantor packages cost 250 dollars include four tickets, pre race tent party luncheon and parking. subscriber 100 dollars for two tickets with railside parking. rail side 50 dollars for two tickets. general admission eight dollars in advance ten at gate. under twelve admitted free. five dollar per vehicle parking fee.
State Rep. Molly Spearman of Saluda, formerly a Democrat, bucked the Kinder garten plan and now sits with the GOP. Nine former Democrats who switched to the party after 1994 elections largely opposed the measure, while Rep. John Felder cites party switch advantages. Hodges frames switches as influenced by party bottom lines and conviction.
Felder and his rural district joined state leaders in industry recruiting after switching parties. Rep Harold Worley recalls crossing the aisle due to a 1994 remap debate that split Democrats and pressured him to oppose his former party. Majority Leader Annette Young-Brickell says new Republicans are easy to work with.
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