29 Nov 1991
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1991
Page
1
Angela Lansbury, 66, stars as the teapot in Disney's holiday film Beauty and the Beast. The veteran actress reflects on five decades in show business, her 42 year marriage and her grandchildren.
Myrtle Beach man John Zwack entered a 25 ft 8 in tree root found in a flood drain into Roto-Rooter’s Monster Root Contest. He photos the find with Dave Lesko and competes for bragging rights against past winners.
Death notices for Frank T. Merritt of North Augusta James Riley Poole of Salley and Myrtis Sizemore of New Ellenton appear with details available on Page 8A.
Shoppers rush to start gift buying as the season has six fewer days this year. Rose's manager Elease Pickens notes early planning and hourly Christmas specials. The Artist's Parlor owner Toni Jerome expects a strong crowd Friday with out-of-towners and festive displays. Belk prepares for busy day with an all day sale and a doorbuster on ladies foundations. Plum Pudding co owner Duncan McDowell says the gift store and coffee bar is ready to serve holiday shoppers.
New York AP reports the nation faces a looming flu vaccine shortage as winter arrives early. Makers sold nearly all supply despite higher production, with CDC estimates covering 30 million people. Distributors in Bas tian Virginia and Cincinnati warn of wipe outs amid regional scarcities in Massachusetts Georgia and Washington DC.
Congress approved a compromise to preserve Medicaid funding for South Carolina and other states Gar O bills. The agreement allows states with existing Medicaid tax systems to keep them and restricts new programs. It caps provider specific taxes at 25 percent for three years and limits disproportionate share payments to 12 percent unless caps are exceeded. Reactions were mixed with praise for protecting low income patients and concern about long term effects.
Community groups in Aiken urge donations of food clothing toys and funds as Christmas requests begin. The Salvation Army opens applications December 4 from 9 am to 3 30 pm at 322 Gayle Avenue for one registration per household with proof of income and IDs. Volunteers are needed to run drives kettles bell ringers and the Angel Tree program matching sponsors to needy children.
MADD South Carolina rolls out 800000 red ribbons to remind people not to drink and drive through holidays. Harold Watson says the effort aims to cut drunken driving crashes, with honorary chairs Sparky Woods and Ken Hatfield. Last year SC saw 226 deaths and 4900 injuries, plus huge economic and emotional costs.
Aiken Standard launches a weeklong series starting Sunday December 7 1941 recounting events leading to Pearl Harbor the attack and its aftermath. AP staff and locals contribute remembrances from veterans and residents reflecting on four decades of war’s impact.
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