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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1990
Page
16
Aiken Public Safety filed reports from 7 a.m. Oct 1 to 7 a.m. Oct 2 listing incidents including one overdose one discharging firearm one harassment or trespassing one harassment one shoplifting over 50 dollars and two vandalisms.
The sheriff’s log details October 1 to October 2 with six burglaries one trust breach one traffic stop two vandalisms two larcenies one leaving the scene of an accident one abandoned vehicle one assisting other agency and one attempted burglary. Detention center bookings include multiple charges such as disorderly conduct grand larceny burglary and assault and battery with intent to hit grand larceny auto and other offenses.
Kalle Ainala, a Finnish exchange student sponsored by Rotary International, spoke to Aiken Rotary Club members about Finland and his early impressions of the United States. He praised American life especially its youth, described a campus visit to Clemson University, and contrasted Finland's government with the American system.
Butler Derrick met with Richard Albosta of Ebasco, the NPR designer, and urged hiring priority for locals as 50 initial office jobs rise at Ebasco’s Aiken site. NPR costs between 2 and 4 billion dollars and aims to meet all U.S. tritium needs, with Ebasco contracted since August. A separate fire incident in Duncan Apartments near Gloverville injured Ford and left Randy Morris uninjured.
Congressional candidate Ray Haskett to shake hands at the Clemson Georgia game in hopes of breaking Gary Craig's 1988 record of 20 196 handshakes. He targets 70 000 handshakes in his 11 county district before the November 6 election. 33 251 already pledged.
Aiken County coroner reports 56 year old Fred Albert Duplisen died from smoke inhalation after a house fire in Gloverville Monday night around 9 p.m. The victim, identified by coroner Sue Townsend, was found inside the residence.
The University Theatre Play Ground Playhouse at USC Aiken stages Puss and Boots today and Saturday. A 12:30 p.m. school groups performance is today with a Saturday 11 a.m. general admission matinee in Ether Center Main Theatre. Tamara Matlock at 641 306 provides information.
Edgefield County artists showcase their works on the Town Square as the Old Edgefield Trade Association hosts an art show and sale. The event runs with the 1990 Fall Showcase House at Saunders Reel home, 202 Penn Street, followed by a Dixieland Band performance from 2 to 3 p.m. on the square.
The Best Friend bus begins service Monday in Aiken County with five daily runs from North Augusta to Aiken via Horse Creek Valley. Routes start at 6:22 a.m., 2:57 p.m., and 11 p.m. with several stops including Owens-Corning Peace. Most trips go to Aiken Mall while some rush-hour runs use S.C. 4. Fare is 79 cents per zone, up to $1.50 for a one-way trip across three zones.
A Harrisburg woman writes Sen. Thurmond detailing how his 1948 extradition decision changed her life. The 15 year old fled reform school, was jailed briefly, then finished high school in Camden before moving to South Carolina and later Pennsylvania with her family. She credits Thurmond for a second chance and plans a scheduled office visit.
The district plans temporary drivers and a training class to form a ready reserve after 5 of 28 drivers did not report for work due to salary disputes. Twelve called in sick, must show a doctor's note or face termination. By Monday 3 p.m. only five had excuses. remaining drivers were dismissed if no valid note. The district had 19 buses on the road and many students arrived by parent transport.
Ms. Jay executive director of the Aiken County Mental Health Association told Greater Aiken Chamber members that this year the county’s youngest mother was 11 and about a classroom full of babies are born to teens monthly. She noted 40 percent of births are to unmarried women and urged business leaders to volunteer with programs for children. Richard Garcia introduced the speaker at Aiken’s Wakin’ at Houndslake Country Club.
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