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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1990
Page
1
The cover highlights a write-in survey where hundreds of readers compare themselves to the Simpsons. Also features movie picks for the holidays with mini reviews and recommendations. Travel notes suggest winter as a prime time for lesser known destinations with pleasures to discover.
A school bus driven by Werdell Gilbert pulled over on S C 125 near Redcliff State Park at 7 40 a m with ten children aboard. Henrietta Crawford rear ended the bus, blinding sun glare cited. Crawford and three children were treated at University Hospital. an investigation continues.
Chicago police say Samuel Santiago an 18 year old confined to his home under an ankle bracelet enticed a man to his apartment on a drug deal then robbed and killed him He also robbed a pizza delivery worker in front of the building while under electronic supervision The bracelet alerts officials if the wearer moves beyond a 100 foot radius of the phone
Death notices report Janie M. Bennett Washington Ga Rosalie Bryant Saluda Norma Jean Carley Newberry George W. Coates Aiken Alvin Cross Midville Ga Wilma S Marshall Franklin Ga Ruby B Usry Augusta Readers are directed to Page 6A for full details and arrangements.
Federal tax increases take effect Saturday, adding up to 5.1 cents per gallon for gasoline and raising airline and air cargo taxes. Diesel, highway use, and noncommercial aviation fuels also see higher levies, aiming to fund deficit reduction and transport upgrades.
In Bulldog Country residents discuss a looming Class AA Division I state title game as top ranked Silver Bluff faces Pageland Central at Bulldog Stadium. Essie Wright recalls her sons Eric and former star Joe Wright linking the family to the Bulldogs.
Fans in Jackson and BG's rally behind Silver Bluff High as Kenny Parkman and Rusty Wright anticipate a second state title. Patrons praise the 1990 Bulldogs while community members recall a tight 9-8 victory over Barnwell in the Lower State Finals and the district’s football fervor.
The Commerce Department reports a 1.2 percent October drop in its Index of Leading Economic Indicators, the fourth straight month of declines, with eight of eleven components down. The index's downturn signals potential recession, reinforced by consumer confidence slips, higher unemployment claims, weaker work week, and weaker money supply.
Evelyn Browning Garriss says her father, noted scientist, maintains a 50 50 chance of a major earthquake in the Midwest next week while remaining more concerned about Japan and Hayward fault shifts. She notes Browning’s outlook averages solar lunar gravitation across latitudes 30 to 60 and has caused Midwest furor after his December 23 prediction.
The Valley Empty Stocking Fund started its 18th annual drive. applications for aid are accepted at Posey’s Old Furniture in Langley on Dec 5 and 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. The Jaycees Tour raised over 3,000 last year for shopping and clothing for children. Secret Santa served 1,065 children last year and aims for 1,500 this year administered by South Aiken Presbyterian Church. Donations can be mailed to Langley and Aiken addresses. Salvation Army boxes support meals for residents of Aiken, Allendale, and Barnwell counties.
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