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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1990
Page
1
Irene Rudnick Profile in South Carolina House Race
The Aiken Standard profiles Rep. Irene Rudnick who is running unopposed in State House District 81 as part of a candidate series. The piece notes more profiles will appear for the November 6 general election with a special election tabloid on November 3. Tomorrow features Democrat Larry Gentry versus Republican William Carter in District 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Aiken Standard
Irene Rudnick
S.C
Larry Gentry
William Carter
Cuban Lifeguards Rescued After Five Days Afloat
Four Cuban lifeguards, all in their 20s, were rescued by a Puerto Rican cargo ship after spending five days in a rubber dinghy 25 miles north of Cuba. They fired flare guns upon sighting the Sea Land Consumer and said they fled Cuba seeking freedom from prison like conditions. Officials suggest their target was Key West, Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Atlantic
U.S
Cuba
Monserrate Diaz
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Diaz
Key West
Fla
Deaths Grace A Fallon Ridge Spring Mabrey Barnwell
Notice lists deaths of Grace A Fallon of Ridge Spring Clarence B Mabrey of Barnwell Robert McCarty of Clearwater and Robert Ready of Aiken with details on page 6A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace A. Fallon
Ridge Spring
Clarence B. Mabrey
Barnwell
Robert McCarty
Clearwater
Robert Ready
Aiken
Planners Reject Steeplechase Tract Development in Aiken
About 120 people filled the Aiken Municipal Center to object to T & F Properties annexation and R-3 zoning of 41.78 acres near the Steeplechase Track. The Planning Commission unanimously denied the request after heated debate, with horse owners warning development would ruin training and push trainers to move away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Municipal Center
Aiken
Jane Davis
T & F Properties
Planning Commission
W. Cothran
Cot) Campbell
Dogwood Stable
Campbell
Camden
Jullian Salley
Concession Stand Heroes Keep Aiken High Game Day Flowing
The Aiken High Hornet Booster Club keeps game nights fueled with volunteers led by Mrs. Ann Eagerton Mrs. Kay Shirley and Mr. Tommy Gibbs Each member helps at concessions sells souvenirs and tickets and works in shifts with parents of players from other sports This all day preparation runs from early Friday to post game cleanup highlighting community involvement beyond the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biar Orrell
Hagood Stadium
Kay Shirley
Ann Eagerton
Tommy Gibbs
Aiken High
Hornet Booster Club
Booster Club
P.E
Storm Ravages Eastern Seaboard Killing One in Virginia
Intense storms sent tornadoes across the East with at least 50 injured in Baltimore suburbs and tens of thousands losing power from Virginia to New York. A farmer, 73, Russell Martin, died in King William County as a wooden barn collapsed in a tornado. The system dropped six inches of rain in Albemarle County and toppled trees in Washington DC areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard
Virginia
Baltimore
Halls of Congress
Washington, D.C
New York City
Weather Service
Russell Martin
King William County
W. Wayne Healy
Albemarle County
Capitol Dome
Rotunda
Thurmond and Derrick Targeted by Anti PACs Group
Washington CAP alleges conflicts of interest and misuse of campaign funds by U S Senator Strom Thurmond and Representative Butler Derrick. The group accuses them of financing retirement funds with campaign money and calls for public financing of elections. CAP cites Thurmond’s $79,100 in contributions from affected industry groups and Derrick’s $183,056 campaign total as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmond
Derrick
Citizens Against Pacs
U.S
Strom Thurmond
Sen. Thurmond
CAP
Congress
Philip M. Stern
Senate
House
Pentagon
Congressional Committee
Senate Armed Services Committee
Rep
Tax Hike Remaining Obstacle in Deficit Talks
Washington congress and Senate negotiators pursue a quick accord between rival deficit plans. The Senate backed a plan raising the gasoline tax to 18.4 cents, curbing deductions for high earners, and boosting Medicare taxes, while the House would tax higher incomes and cut inflation adjustments. President Bush threatened a veto if no agreement is reached to extend spending authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
George J. Mitchell
Maine
Bush
Bill Armstrong
R-Coro
House
Paul Simon album with Brazilian theme and Long Island benefit
Saturday on the Cover notes Paul Simon’s new album centered on Brazilian influences and his plan for a save the lighthouse benefit on Long Island. The Weekend Cook offers Lee Bailey’s fall potluck tips and recipes. Traveling picks highlight crafts focused cities. Halloween celebrations shift to family friendly events across major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.N
Paul Simon
Long Island
N.Y
Lee Bailey
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