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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1987
Page
10
Weather forecast notes a 30 percent rain chance tonight with lows near 50. Tomorrow is cloudy and cooler with a 90 percent rain or thunder shower chance and a low 60s high. Regions vary from mountains to coast with partial sun later and scattered storms.
Denver officials warn the May 19 measure could trigger costly lawsuits while advocates argue the plan guarantees dignified shelter and a safety net for 200 to 300 nightly overflow cases. Opponents question liability and cost estimates, noting the city would bear taxpaying duties if lawsuits arise.
Obituaries and funeral notices across South Carolina communities report deaths from Friday to Saturday including Alfredo M. DiGregorio of Route 1 Langley and Louise Watkins of Columbia Road Edgefield. Andrew Jennings of Piney Heights Road Langley and Johnnie M. Brooks of Ridge Spring. Services set in Langley, Ridge Spring, Lake City, Elberton and Ellenton with relatives listed and funeral homes named.
Death notices list Mrs Arbutus DiGregorio Mr Fred Greer Mrs Vivian Jarrett Mr Andrew Jennings due to illness or age with funeral arrangements at George and Posey Funeral Homes Aiken Langley Sunset Memorial Baptist Church Langley Cemetery and American Heart Association memorials referenced Friends may visit homes and attend services on specified dates in March 1987 in Aiken and Langley South Carolina
Atlanta AP reports that teen and young adult suicides climbed in 1984 with 9 of 100,000 aged 15-19 and 15.6 per 100,000 aged 20-24 killing themselves. Mercy of CDC notes rates rise as youths enter work or college. Authors cite racial and gender differences and tentative theories.
The Associated Press reports a nationwide push to address teen crises with school led prevention. Jefferson Parish Louisiana started a program in 1984 after a gifted student’s suicide, while Clearfield Utah and Omaha Nebraska schools expanded efforts to encourage dialogue among parents teachers and students. Experts stress talking openly with troubled teens and timely parent involvement to intervene and connect youths with help services.
Los Angeles AP reports Robert Preston famed for The Music Man died of lung cancer at 68. His film roles include Victor Victoria S O B and The Last Starfighter.
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