26 Mar 1984
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1984
Page
1
Weather update accompanies the local sulky race notes with scattered showers and a 68 percent rain chance tomorrow. Forecast calls for a high in the mid 70s and lows in the 50s through Friday with a cooling trend and cooler upper 60s to lower 60s along the coast.
At the 18th Aiken Hunt Meet 7000 spectators watched top steeplechase horses and riders compete in the Triple Crown event. Ricky Hendriks rode Mi Caballo to two early wins and a third place on Locust Grove while Flatterer faded to third. Elliot led with two firsts and two seconds.
Heavy Sunday morning rain in Aiken caused localized flooding as water backed up into sewer lift stations and some overtaxed storm drains. City crews will remove sediment. no major sewer damage reported. Other parts of the state saw wind, hail and property damage but no injuries.
Senate leaders expect thorough debate on Gov. Riley education bill after the House approved a 192.2 million package. Sen. Tommy Moore notes 15 senators have concerns but the majority support refining the House version. Riley relied on an 11 member "A-Team" to push the measure.
Democrats Gary Hart Jesse Jackson and Walter Mondale seek momentum with uncommitted delegates at county conventions in Aiken and across the state. Most delegates likely wait for the April 14 state convention as they elect officers and choose delegates, part of a three tier process.
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