30 Sep 1996
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1996
Page
1
Just For Youths launches as a new Monday section focused on local youth activities thoughts and a return of The Mini Page for younger readers starting on Page 1B in the Aiken Standard.
Professors at The Citadel report minimal disruption as four female cadets join the freshman class. Historians note no ostracism, while some credit the first year experience. Beatt Moore recalls adjusting to female students in Western civilization courses.
Obituary notices for Archibald E Hamlett of Brooklyn NY James Jim Quigley Jr of Aiken Lizzie Kennell Richards of Aiken Gene Max Seigler of Aiken Arlie P Scott Jr of Williston and Rachel Wood of New Holland appear on Page 9A marking local deaths and brief memorials.
Retired SLED agents dispute whether special protection for U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond is appropriate while noting rides and chauffeurs have cost the state since 1956. Officials cite threats. records show at least 156 protective transports since 1990, sparking debate over who should pay for security and travel.
James Molten helped create the Aiken SIMBA chapter to aid black boys ages 6 to 17 transitioning from boyhood to manhood. Mentors from Alpha Phi Alpha, public safety, and local groups run weekly sessions at Pinecrest School focusing on values, schoolwork, and life choices.
The missing Park Avenue Laurens Street fountain in Aiken is reimagined as a two tiered medallion. Dorothy MacDowell notes Rev. and Mrs. Grattan restored the landmark by locating a duplicate statue in New York, purchased for 135 dollars and shipped. Downtown Development Association preserves the siblings atop the fountain as a symbol of the city.
A Sunday crash outside Aiken left Victor Heyward dead and two others in critical or serious condition. The 1984 Caprice driven by Robert Drawdy of Wagener veered off S.C. 19 around 4 20 p.m. colliding with a northbound Mazda driven by Lelia Patterson of Greenville.
South Carolina officials expect a record turnout in November due to the federal motor voter law. More than 1.7 million residents may be registered by the deadline, about 200000 more than 1992, with a 40 percent conversion rate to actual ballots. Betty Whitesides notes registration may not equal voting. Sandra Miller, 26, registered while renewing in Rock Hill.
Aiken County voters must register or update their address within six days this week to be eligible for the November 5 general election. Frances Pennington, deputy registrar, notes registration by mail forms are available at post offices and libraries, and at the registration office located at 736 Rich Street.
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