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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1998

Page

9

Debate over outlawing video gambling in South Carolina

Lawmakers clash over a proposed ban on video gambling with filibusters and threats of a statewide vote. Senator Ryberg leads anti gambling faction, citing Joy Baker, a 10 day old death, as rallying proof against the industry while Gov Beasley calls video gambling a cancer. The House backs the ban.

Ryberg Joy Baker Joy David Beasley South Carolina House

Savannah River Site supporters rally for plutonium missions

Tomia John Lindsey of Westinghouse Savannah River Company outlined 1.6 billion in savings if the three missions stay at the site. Community groups including Aiken Metro Augusta and Columbia County sign postcards pledging support as SC GA leaders push to influence the Secretary of Energy with a public signing at Augusta Mall.

John Lindsey Westinghouse Savannah River Company Lindsey Aiken Metro Augusta North Augusta Columbia County Midland Valley Chambers of Commerce Tri-County Alliance Savannah River CNTA Fred Davison Secretary of Energy Murff Aiken Chamber of Commerce Butler

Sunshine from1a tures Celebrity Race at USCA

The Harness Race features sulky pulling celebrities including Mayor Fred Cavanaugh Linda Blake Dr Blanche Premo Hopkins and Tak Aoki with USCA Pep Band. Proceeds fund USCA Pacer Club scholarships awards banquet and operating costs. Railside parking packages 60 first row 35 second row four tickets. General admission 6 adults 3 children.

Tures Fred Cavanaugh Linda Blake Aiken Produce Blanche Premo-Hopkins USCA Tak Aoki Bridgestone Firestone South Carolina Usca Pacer Club Aiken Chamber of Commerce

Desperate Shooting Spree Shocks School Community

A teenage boy admitted breaking into his grandfather’s home stealing three rifles four handguns and other guns. He claimed to fired at a car but cannot recall details. Motive described as to scare classmates amid a deadly incident at a school. Counselors aided students as rumors and fear spread through the campus.

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Ice Cream Heist Hits Wilkins Township Shop

A thief with a freezer truck stole 75 three‑gal tubs of gourmet ice cream worth 15000 from Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream and Yogurt in Wilkins Township near Pittsburgh. The owner noted a burglar alarm was discussed but the shop left it uninstalled.

Turtle Creek Emack & Bolio’s Wilkins Township Pittsburgh Pete Zafris Zafris

Boy shoots at California principal in school courtyard

A 14 year old boy fired a pistol at principal Matteo Rizzo after being sent home from Daly City school. The shot missed. the gun was later found in a bush. Police say the youth admitted shooting and faces juvenile attempted murder and weapon charges.

Daly City Calif Matteo Rizzo Rizzo

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