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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1990
Page
1
South Aiken, Silver Bluff, Ridge Spring Monetta, Saluda, Swansea, Wardlaw Academy and Andrews Academy posted prep results across multiple leagues. Key showings highlighted by team wins and standout players.
Partly sunny conditions give way to possible showers in the afternoon across the region. Temperatures rise into the mid 70s with a light southwest breeze and a 20 percent chance of rain.
Washington AP reports postal officials deny wanting Americans to use only white envelopes. Richard Strasser says rumors about banning colored envelopes are false. He notes Americans send about 2 billion cards yearly and automation favors white or light backgrounds, while colored envelopes can hinder address readability.
Obituary notices list Maggie Wells Hammonds of Wagener and Myrtle Turner of Aiken as deceased with page reference to Page 7A for full details.
U N secretary general Perez de Cuellar met Tariq Aziz in Amman to urge release of foreign hostages as Iraq offers to free all foreigners if guarantees against Western military attack are provided. Baghdad ties release to return of Iraqis stranded in Britain and France. Another meeting planned for Saturday with no immediate plan to visit Baghdad.
South Carolina fans embrace college football as kickoff signals the start of the 1990 91 tailgate season. Aiken residents join the statewide fanfare with team colors, decorated cars, and pilgrimlike stadium treks, highlighting the sport’s mystic pull.
Long holiday approach keeps fuel costs stable for now with potential late week increases. Amoco and local stations report regular unleaded around $1.16 a gallon, with branded prices higher for plus and super grades. Some outlets like Jerry’s Shell show $1.24 regular and likely 10 cent steps for upper grades, while unbranded fuel runs cheaper.
An 18 year old University of Florida freshman, Edward Lewis Humphrey, was ordered held on 1 million bond after police tied him to an aggravated battery on a person over 65 and questioned him as part of the serial slayings. Investigators named other suspects including Warren Virgil Tinch and Stephen Bates as they sought a camouflaged man seen fleeing in Gainesville.
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