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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1990
Page
1
The Tigers prepare to host a home game, aiming to bounce back after a prior setback. Team leaders emphasize energy at practice as fans anticipate a strong run in front of the home crowd.
Archaeologists opened a multi site dig in Santa Fe Plaza to explore ancient levels beneath the historic square. Volunteers recovered shards of pottery and a blue white majolica chip, with team leader David Snow noting possible discovery of older frontier artifacts.
Obituary notices list Pauline F. Driggers Ridge Spring D Fields Florence Bertha B Houston North Augusta Louise D Latham North Augusta Lewis M Meadows Wagener von Scott St Petersburg Fla Lois R Thorne Ludowici Ga Nancy G Walker Naperville I Frederick B Webb Saluda details to follow on Page BA
Aiken County Council pulled a final reading on the Central Savannah River Regional Research Authority ordinance from the agenda. The revised draft adds five ex officio non voting members to the board and requires regular reports and an annual audit to the county government. Chairman Carrol H. Warner cited legal counsel advice and gray areas as the reason for executive session deliberations.
Charleston marks one year since Hurricane Hugo as leaders recall lifesaving evacuations and notice shortcomings. Mayor Riley urged precaution, Governor Campbell ordered sea island evacuations, claiming both saved lives while noting gaps in emergency broadcasting and hospital power.
Charleston officials say tourism will rebound after Hugo though figures are hard to determine. Helen Stansell of the Travel Commission notes hotel occupancy was high due to displaced visitors, while historic sites like Middleton Plantation and Charles Towne Landing draw tour groups as recovery continues from the Sept. 21, 1989 hurricane.
Iraqi authorities frozen all cash deposits and property of foreign linked companies from nations honoring the UN embargo. Saddam's regime boosted occupation forces in Kuwait to about 360,000 as Western nations and Argentina back the maritime and air blockade efforts. The UN Security Council faces a tough path to approve the embargo before week’s end, with major powers seeking to avoid civilian harm.
Herman Lyle Edwards of Graniteville Company was named the 1990 Textile Citizen of the Year at the State House ceremonies in Columbia. Gov. Carroll A Campbell Jr presented plaques to ten finalists, praising Edwards for outstanding work and community service as a non-management textile employee.
The textile bill passed the House 271 149 but failed to reach two thirds to override a veto. Supporters mood was somber as lobbyists like Roger Milliken and Rep Newt Gingrich discussed why the tally fell short. Edwards, 67, will travel to Washington Oct 3 to compete for the 1990 National Textile Citizen of the Year.
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