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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1990
Page
1
Marjorie Roth searches city streets for a stolen expired license plate linked to her 1984 Toyota station wagon. Tickets have totaled 1503 dollars after the plate was used on another car, with hearings set as she fights responsibility for the penalties.
Obituary notices list Theodore Joseph Baer and John Ballentine and Peggy Ballentine of North Augusta. Details appear on Page 6A.
Secretary of State James A. Baker III lobbied the U N for a resolution authorizing military force to drive Iraq from Kuwait. Diplomats say the measure would authorize attack if Iraqi troops do not withdraw by January 15. Baker presided over the meeting and met with Cuba and China officials amid expected votes.
Two former U S military chiefs urged President Bush to allow sanctions more time to work before pursuing war amid talk of a special Congressional session on the Mideast crisis. Sen Sam Nunn warned on pain level and method of pressure as Democrats push for caution.
The legislature struggles to redraw Senate House and congressional borders by 1992 with a likely new black congressional district under federal pressure. Senator Fielding proposes a broad 6th District while Bobby Bowers notes months are needed to craft coherent maps and avoid gerrymandered shapes.
The Aiken Jaycees Christmas Shopping Tour mobilizes Santa like giving to aid families in need. Donations support toys for children via social service referrals, with last year’s drive raising over 3000 dollars. Contributions by mail to The Aiken Jaycees P O Box 707, Aiken 29802. other groups like the Valley Empty Stocking Fund Salvation Army and Secret Santa join the season efforts.
In a TODAY'S QUESTION poll respondents share views on the economy's impact over the next year. Eight percent say they will be better off, thirty five percent about the same, forty seven percent worse off, and nine percent have no opinion.
Aiken County residents express pessimism over the economic future in a poll by SC Aiken for the Aiken Standard. Only 8 percent optimistic, 47 percent feel worse off, and nearly two thirds will hesitate on major purchases this year.
Officials at Bush Field in Augusta report seasonal highs around 62 degrees for this time of year with last night’s low at 64. Forecasters expect temperatures to dip to about 33 this evening and rise to the low 60s by Friday through Sunday with sunny skies and low 30s nighttime lows. A warming trend is expected to start Monday with highs near the upper 30s.
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