06 Sep 1988
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1988
Page
1
Clemson earns the No. 3 spot in the AP rankings as the college football poll lists top teams. The article notes movements among the top five and Clemson's continued strong standing this season.
A pro pane tank exploded at Tree House Fun Ranch in Devore California near Los Angeles, igniting a three acre blaze that destroyed nine buildings and four vehicles. Two homeowners injured including a man with burns over 50 percent. Fire contained by 4:30 pm with damage estimated at 250000 as investigators probe the blast cause.
Tom and Betsy McCormack wed Sunday night with about 100 guests. After the reception their relatives gathered at the Barbizon Hotel to open gifts, but Tom's brother Dan left the trunkful of presents and checks in a taxi. The couple seek return of the missing items.
Fair skies with a cool night expected and a low around the mid 50s. Partly sunny tomorrow with a high in the low 80s. Details available on page 6A.
Obituary notices list Sammy Lee Butler of North Augusta Alvin L Corley of Edgefield Elizabeth L Harrell of North Augusta and Lee Anna Jessie of Augusta as recent deaths across the region.
Two cosmonauts Abdul Ahad Mohmand and Vladimir Lyakhov on the Soyuz TM 5 capsule delay their Earth return by one day due to a malfunction in the guidance system. Life support and food are dwindling as mission control reports the craft has limited reserves.
A summer marred by heat drought and pollution ended with Labor Day protests, festivals, and rallies nationwide. Beach crowds reached about 1 million in California while Midwestern states faced frost advisories. Topeka celebrated Railroad Days and Lawrence held Bread and Roses Heritage Day Festival with Odetta performances.
A congressional Office of Technology Assessment report says American public schools have about one computer for every 30 students and average access of one hour per week. It notes costs to expand are modest but current provision leaves computers noncentral to instruction.
Jim Bakker says about $1 million remains to raise by today to fund his $3 million installment in a $165 million bid to reclaim PTL. Bakker and attorney Jim Toms say supporters will donate the balance. a trust is set up in Hendersonville NC to collect gifts for Heritage USA.
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