17 May 1989
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1989
Page
1
Clemson clinched the ACC baseball championship in a decisive victory that secured the conference crown on the page 7A sports section. The win highlighted strong pitching and timely hitting from key Tigers players as they topped their rivals to capture the title.
Amanda Lawrence guided his mother Teri Lawrence through labor after dialing 911. The baby boy Zachary, weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces, was born at home three minutes later in Acworth while the family awaited an ambulance. Both mother and newborn were reported healthy at Northside Hospital.
The FDA continues a review of cyclamate after a 20 year ban due to cancer concerns. A Washington Post report prompted FDA clarification that a restoration likely cannot occur before next year and depends on final study results and public input.
Mostly sunny skies forecast tonight with a low in the upper 50s. Thursday brings high temperatures in the upper 80s with fair conditions.
Death notices include Epps J. Adams Jr. of North Augusta Wyman P. Blackwell of Augusta Charles A. Bradley of Norfolk Virginia Mary Ella Hardy of North Augusta Violet L. Harris of North Augusta Readers are directed to page 12A for full details.
Aiken realtors say perceptions of weaker local schools hurt home buying despite rising sales driven by area growth and SRS-related incomes. Agents cite SAT scores showing Aiken schools competitive with North Augusta and nearby Georgia counties, while noting some newcomers may still choose Augusta for its size.
The United States pushes for an OAS resolution demanding Gen. Manuel Noriega step aside after a disputed May election. Venezuela and Peru draft milder texts, avoiding named confrontation, while the U S considers elevating the issue to the hemispheric tribunal amidst Panama crisis tensions.
In Beijing Mikhail Gorbachev called for troop cuts in the Far East and urged Washington to pull troops from South Korea. He spoke of turning the Sino Soviet frontier into a border of peace while demonstrations in Tiananmen Square and around Beijing challenged the trip.
Aiken County Council tentatively approves a 20.9 million dollar budget for 1989 90 aided by higher property values. The plan trims the general millage to 49.5 and boosts bond millage to 11.9 to fund debt and projects including a library renovation and social services building.
The Commerce Department reported an $8.86 billion March trade deficit as exports rose 7.4 percent to a record $30.78 billion while imports grew 3 percent to $39.64 billion. The year’s first quarter showed an annualized deficit of $109.4 billion amid rising oil costs and a strong dollar.
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