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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1997
Page
4
The greatest American sprinter and long jumper Carl Lewis announced his retirement on a Tuesday night at Berlin's Olympic Stadium. He ends his career as a nine time Olympic gold medalist and a dominant figure in track and field, known for his outspoken style and record chasing.
The American Medical Association admitted an error in judgment by backing away from an exclusive product endorsement with Sunbeam Corp. The group asked Sunbeam to release it from a contract to place the AMA logo on health care products in exchange for a sales cut, following harsh public criticism of conflict of interest.
A retrospective on Labor Day its roots in 19th century strikes and capitalism contrasts the US version with Europe. It notes Knights of Labor origins 1882 through national recognition in 1894 and cites the shift from violence to a benign holiday. It warns of declining private sector unionization and future organizing challenges.
Bernice Kanner reports that after a decade of patriotic buying a new FTC guideline narrows the Made in USA standard. The commission allows 75 percent domestic manufacturing cost or substantial transformation of imported materials, enabling foreign parts in USA labels.
Dr. Robert E. Talbert of Aiken died August 19 at age 63 after retirement from dentistry due to diabetes. He served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church, supported local high school athletics, and was active in professional circles and Rotary. He was a Citadel and Emory trained dentist, Army veteran, and loved antiques.
Leland and Kathy Reynolds thank Aiken fire crews and community members after a Sunday Aug 10 fire damaged their two story home. They praise officers from Aiken Public Safety and nearby fire departments for extinguishing flames salvaging items and protecting the home’s hardwood floors, while noting no lives were lost.
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