31 Oct 1989
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1989
Page
1
More than 1,000 people lined up in Centreville to tour a haunted house set in the former county jail. Organizers expect larger crowds as final shows approach, with volunteers like Leon Demby portraying Mr. Cocaine amid reactions that the exhibit addresses drug abuse.
In Plymouth New Hampshire a closed district court case centers on whether state intervention was justified after the state filed felony assault charges against Stephen and JoAnn DeCosta and removed their four children ages 3 to 14. The DeCostas and supporters argue private family matters should remain private. Judge Edwin Kelly hears testimony on the Division for Children and Youth Services actions.
Fair and cooler conditions are expected tonight with a low in the upper 40s. Mostly sunny Wednesday brings a high in the low 70s. See details on Page 11A.
Death notices for Keith A Ange Aiken Estelle H Boylston Belvedere Frances C Burdette Clinton James E Jackson Augusta Leila Q Lanham Edgefield Evelyn W Mayes Aiken Alton R Parrott Branchville Carrie Perryman Edgefield reference Page 11A for full details.
President Bush announced an unexpected two day summit with Mikhail Gorbachev on December 2 and 3 aboard American and Soviet ships in the Mediterranean. Both leaders expect a wide range of topics with no formal agenda and no immediate decisions anticipated.
Aiken County sheriff adds seven or eight patrol units to monitor trick or treat activities and urges drivers to be extra cautious. The Aiken Mall and KICKS 99 sponsor a 6 30 p m Halloween Parade for the first 500 registered children under 12 receiving trick or treat bags. The Parks and Recreation department hosts a Halloween party at the H O Weeks Center from 6 to 8 p m with games a haunted house apple bobbing a costume contest and candy bags for the first 500 kids.
U.S. Representative Derrick visited the Savannah River Site to hear rival teams from Westinghouse Bechtel and a consortium led by Ebasco Combustion Eng Babcock Rockwell Batelle Sulzer about the 3.4 billion heavy water NPR. He voiced strong support for tritium production to secure national defense.
The Commerce Department reports the leading indicators index rose 0.2 percent in September the second straight monthly gain signaling continued but slow expansion. Analysts warn the near term remains vulnerable with consumer expectations stock prices money supply and work week all contributing to the July-August revisions.
The Garfield column cites guidance from the National Safety Council, outlining practical safety measures for homes, roads, and workplaces. It highlights common risks, simple precautions, and encourages readers to adopt protective habits.
Aiken Regional Medical Center will screen Halloween candy free today from 6 to 9 p.m. in the radiology department. Parents should enter via the Emergency Room side door and sign a disclaimer before screening due to potential undetectable substances in sweets.
The Public Service Commission decision in a Berkeley Electric Cooperative case could influence Aiken’s proposed power supply ordinance. Aiken Electric’s spokesman Jerry Pate said a PSC ruling may clarify guidelines and send a message to the city council. The PSC is expected to rule by the end of the Lowcountry dispute.
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