16 Sep 1985
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1985
Page
1
Page 2 features a profile of Miss South Carolina and surrounding coverage hinting at a near miss in the pageant context. The article highlights competitive moments, public interest, and regional engagement with the contest.
The Department of Energy will start refilling a 1000 acre cooling lake for the L Reactor at Savannah River Plant. Water will be pumped from the Savannah River at 90000 gallons per minute to fill the lake in about 40 days, with the reactor slated to restart October 30.
Southern Bell customers in South Carolina vote on long-distance service. Ballots mailed in Columbia last week include company information and numbers for details. Don Caughman, a Southern Bell spokesman, says voters have three months to choose or a company will be assigned, with the process spanning a year statewide.
A new 7 p.m. showing of Annie is added to the schedule for tomorrow. Adults must be accompanied by a child. Tickets are 5 dollars for children and 8 dollars for adults. No reservations or meals. tickets at the door. Remaining 7 p.m. dinner show tickets available via Jean Meadows at 649 4793. Luncheon tickets also available via Georgean Jimnies at 648 4319.
Secretary Jacquelyn Hudgeon was wed to Ray Parker in a brief ceremony around 2 30 p.m. inside the Aiken County Community Action Commission board room as observed by supervisor Leon Myrick Jr.
A readable fragment lists individuals including ES Rena E Rich, Aiken. Paul H Chismar, Aiken. George H Dixon Hephzibah. Blanche E Parrish Ward Overstreet Clearwater. Daniel M McCaskill Camden. Alma B Toole Warrenville. Leon Plunkett Aiken. U u marley Aiken. Kemp Jennings Bath. Lucille Davis Johnston. Willie Burns Bath. Ervin A Parker Warrenville. Victoria C Hogan Lynchburg. I L Chandler Salley. Minnie Walker Johnston. Doris Pridgen Clearwater. Charles B Deese North Augusta. Callie Thompson Nunez. Mary Main Olav. Mattie Hubert Augusta.
The Aiken's Makin festival attracted shoppers to Park Avenue parks with 200 exhibitors on a sunny Saturday. Merchants reported strong sidewalk sales and busy booths as visitors toured craft displays including pottery and wooden toys. Performances drew crowds near Bankers Trust and First Federal lots as families strolled with strollers and chatted with vendors.
Aiken County Council plans a 7 p.m. hearing to overhaul the Public Service Authority board to nine members with county-appointed seats. The move targets more control over Horse Creek Waste Water Plant, drawing opposition from Aiken and North Augusta leaders who warn of breaking a 10 year old four-entity pact and potential rate impacts.
The EPA reports the 1986 mileage champ the Chevrolet Sprint ER at 55 mpg city and 60 mpg highway, the highest ever, while GM and Ford seek to lower fleet averages, possibly keeping overall gains flat. Sprint imports from Suzuki. Honda Civic HF remains second with 52 mpg city, 57 mpg highway. Ford Escort FS is the only US-built top ten with 41 mpg city and 49 highway.
EPA lists best and worst mileage for 1986 cars. Top performers include Chevrolet Sprint ER with 55 mpg city and 60 mpg highway, Honda Civic Coupe HF 52/57, and Nissan Sentra diesel 45/50. Worst include Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine 8/10 and several Mercs and Jaguars with 14–19 mpg.
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