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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1985

Page

4

Mexico City Earthquake Toll Mounts as Rescue Efforts Continue

The United States and international aid mobilize after a pair of powerful quakes devastate Mexico City. Officials report thousands killed, hundreds of thousands homeless, and widespread building collapse. Nancy Reagan visits to assess aid needs amid IMF and Red Cross relief.

Mexico City U.S John Gavin Mexico Nancy Reagan United States International Monetary Fund Red Cross

Mrs Kathy Skeen Remembered For Real Estate Leadership In Aiken

Mrs Kathy Skeen a respected real estate broker died September 7 after a long cancer battle. Born in Elkview West Virginia she moved to Aiken in 1952 and entered real estate in 1967 with Wilmac Inc. later forming Williams Skeen Agency. She trained agents chaired boards and led education efforts before retiring in 1982. She was mother to two sons cub scout leader and church pianist. Her loss is deeply felt in the community.

Joshua W Kathy) Skeen Elkview W. Va Aiken Savannah River Wilmac Inc University of South Carolina Aiken Gorman L. Williams Williams-Skeen Agency Aiken Board of Realtors

Thought for Today Pity the meek quote

A brief motto attributed to Marquis, 1878 1937, reflecting a pious quotation about humility and future reward.

Marquis

Early 1988 GOP and Democratic candidates outlined

New York City report analyzes the 1988 presidential race dynamics. It highlights Republicans George Bush, Bob Dole, and Jack Kemp and Democrats Ted Kennedy, Mario Cuomo, and Gary Hart as the main triads, plus potential surprises. It questions how each will redefine image, stance, and electability as debates loom.

New York City Ted Kennedy George Bush Texas Robert Dole Kansas Rep Jack Kemp New York Edward Kennedy Massachusetts Mario Cuomo Gary Hart Colorado Bob Dole FDR JFK South Hart Cuomo Key Maidatole Debbit Bush Reagan Cole Kemp Kennedy

Aiken Election Commission row stirs readers anew

Readers weighed in on the Aiken County Election Commission appointment and a gun show cancellation. Tim Wilson, an independent, was proposed amid party balance claims, while editor notes acknowledge misidentification of Wilson as a Democrat. Erik Kling complains visitors were misled by a cancelled gun show.

Goa Aiken County Election Commission Good Sen. Moore Democrat England — Republician Lamback Baker Harris Sawyer Gene Sawyer Tim Wilson Owens-Corning Fiberglas Wilson Goad Republican Party The Aiken Standard Aiken Columbia Saluda Weeks Activity Center Erik R. Kling Forest Hill

Dunblane estate stay with Kilts Kept and a Skye fling

Ashley notes a Skye drive in kilts and a flirtatious pace with lodge staff. Lady MacDonald visits Charleston praising Old St Andrew’s Society and planned Atlanta trip. Dunblane estate offers 14 rooms with vast grounds and activities while Britain welcomes tourists amid high taxes and guest houses.

Lady MacDonald MacDonald Charleston Norfolk U.S Lady Mac St. Andrew's Skye Dunblane Perthshire Edward VII London Doran

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