Braves Aim to Tie Playoff Bid in Key Showdown
Atlanta faces a decisive game as it seeks to equalize the postseason push. Key players and manager comments outline the club’s plan to close the gap and secure a crucial win at home.
16 Oct 1991
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1991
Page
1
Atlanta faces a decisive game as it seeks to equalize the postseason push. Key players and manager comments outline the club’s plan to close the gap and secure a crucial win at home.
The Beer Institute and partners announce a nationwide poster and flyer campaign to deter underage beer purchases. About 50,000 posters will circulate in 15,000 South Carolina retail spots with the slogan Good beer is properly aged you should be too. Rick Guldan of the National Beer Wholesalers Association emphasizes retailers are the first and last line of defense as youths decide to try drinking.
In Abilene Texas police report a counterfeit $100 bill described as a foot long and 5 inches wide was passed at a convenience store. The suspect convinced the clerk on Oct 12 the note was a genuine 1950 series greenback. no arrests have been made.
Death notices list Jeffery Balbag Warrenville James P Ryan Edgefield Carrie P Harris Thomson Ga Sarah Parkman Edgefield Mary Beaver Martinez Ga Richard Welsh Harlem Ga details on Page 3B
W. Scott Barnes claims county owes more than 15000 in pension money after being fired in June on unlawful use of a county phone. County says pension contributions may have been front-ended and up-to-date. severance offered 9000, with potential liability beyond contract.
More than 200 people attended a debate at the Aiken Municipal Conference Center featuring mayoral candidates Fred B. Cavanaugh and Lessie B. Price. Sponsored by local groups, the event covered ten questions on city concerns including parkways recycling growth and the dual taxation agreement. Price emphasized public service while Cavanaugh pushed to keep Aiken unique and improve it.
Clarence Thomas, after a 52 to 48 Senate vote, pledges healing and forward progress as he prepares to be sworn in to the Supreme Court. Supporters demand reforms to the confirmation process amid charges of a search and destroy campaign by opponents. Breaux and Hatch call the process flawed and blame leaks over Anita Hill allegations. Thomas will join the court in time to review a heavy docket.
An official said the South Carolina Tax Commission delays in issuing manufacturers' certifications for industrial plants hinder tax billing and reduce county revenue. Auditor Jean Newsome blamed inaction for hundreds of thousands in unpaid taxes while individual property owners are billed on time. Large taxpayer South Carolina Electric and Gas Co. is referenced.
The Aiken County Council approved a new mobile home ordinance with one minor change and rejected a screening requirement. Park owner Bernie Hinson praised the measure for promoting attractive, well‑maintained developments. Critics from the Libertarian Party called the regs socialism and complained about taxpayer costs and added inspectors.
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