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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1990
Page
1
A weather front tracking toward the region is forecast to bring scattered showers this week. Forecasters warn of possible late day storms and brief heavy rain in urban areas, with temperatures edging into the mid 70s.
Sydney AP reports that tanning ads featuring bronzed models should carry health warnings about skin cancer. Dermatologists say imagery promotes risky sun exposure and urge campaigns to shift toward pale skin as the preferred norm, criticizing beach parents with unprotected babies as negligent.
Singapore authorities announce a campaign against littering and failing to flush in public toilets. From December 1 a 17 dollar fine applies for non flushing with penalties up to 588 dollars for three or more offenses. Offenders may also receive counseling and a 15 minute pep talk.
Notices list the deaths of Jack A. Bohning of North Augusta William Robert Buzhardt of Greenwood Harvey Gunter of Graniteville and Gladys Hutto Smith of Wagener. Details appear on Page 2B.
Salley marks its Silver Anniversary Chitlin Strut with a parade and festivities after Thanksgiving. About 60 000 attended last year. Activities include carnival rides arts crafts foods dancing beauty contests hog calling and a 4000 pound Chitlin cook off with barbequed meat.
The 76th Blessing of the Hounds marks the start of the Aiken Hounds season in Hitchcock Woods. Crowds watched as the drag hunt began with Hunt Chaplain Rev Canon Richard P. McDonnell III leading prayers for hunters, hounds, horses, and foxes. Peter Gantt, 82, recalled long tradition and noted horses once rented from local stables as he rode in this enduring holiday event.
Salley hosts its 25th annual event with a parade arts and crafts carnival rides and abundant chitlins. The celebration runs Saturday November 24 from 10 a.m. to midnight in downtown Salley with free admission.
The Salvation Army fund drive in Aiken begins after Thanksgiving with local groups and Jaycees and Secret Santa accepting donations. Capt. Jerry Lyles notes a 60 percent rise in applications in week one versus 1989, with last year aiding 3 700 families and projections near 5 000 as textile industry hardships bite local economy. The drive relies on wholesale toys and food and a holiday package of turkey dressing ingredients and pantry staples.
President Bush warns Iraq and Saddam Hussein as he visits Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Bush says Iraq may use any weapon and vows the invasion of Kuwait will end with Iraq out. NATO appeals are made for more troops and equipment while Britain nearly doubles its force in the Gulf.
Area residents began holiday shopping early with many stores opening at 7 a.m. and extending hours to 11 p.m. Wal-Mart J.B. White and the Aiken Mall drew crowds as Belk JC Penney and BC Moore & Sons opened promptly. Local merchants noted stronger early crowds than last year amid broader economic concerns.
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