05 Apr 1989
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1989
Page
1
Irvine AP report notes microbiologist Michael Pariza of the UW food safety research institute found fatty chemicals in cheese and grilled ground beef that may fight cancer. He cautions the findings do not urge overeating as saturated fats and cholesterol linked to heart disease and some cancers remain concerns.
A self taught computer wizard in COON RAPIDS Minnesota draws national police and Scotland Yard attention for a dialing program that checks on elderly people living alone. The system calls with Good morning Are you OK. If no answer or busy it repeats and may alert authorities to check on the person. Clyde Ritter, 73, says it saved his life after a diabetic coma.
A 30 percent chance of showers is forecast tonight with a low near 40. Mostly sunny skies are forecast Thursday with a high near 70. Details on Page 7A.
Death notices for Alfred C. Aistrope Wagener Sallie Mae Bowman Edgefield John D. Bozard Orangeburg Doris W. Jones Girard Ga Jessie S. McElveen Cades Carrie R. Moorer West Columbia Mamie G. Nimmons Aiken Henry Prince Augusta Annie W Rutland New Ellenton refer readers to details on Page 4A for full obituaries.
Visitors come from across the United States and worldwide to the CSRA for The Masters. First timers should note how to reach Augusta National on Washington Road via I-20 or Broad Street, plan parking early, avoid badge resale, and wear comfortable attire suited to Augusta weather while enjoying breaks along the course.
Westinghouse Savannah River Co. assumed operating contractor duties at the Savannah River Site, replacing Du Pont. Officials say total transition costs may reach $4.9 million, far higher than prior plant handoffs at Fernald Ohio and related charges for the 300 square mile facility.
Opponents of Gov Campbell’s plan to cut auto insurance rates won the first skirmish, as the House voted 60 to 56 against a repeal of a law requiring punitive damages coverage in auto liability policies. Rep. James Bailey leads a competing amendment proposing lower premiums by 7 dollars without cutting benefits, while Rep. Robert Brown defends the LCI bill as a broader reform effort.
Aiken County Council must decide by April 18 on a costly health insurance program for about 600 workers. Blue Cross-Blue Shield presented two options. last year’s coverage cost $984,585, with a 10 percent premium hike potentially pushing costs past one million dollars. Council debated clerical hires and child support document handling, approving a new clerk post at about $14,000 yearly by a 6-3 vote to support state contractual demands.
Storms produced 80 to 100 mph winds across the Upstate starting near 4:45 p.m. in Oconee County. No deaths or serious injuries were reported as officials noted many downed trees and limbs in Aiken and Greenville counties. Emergency officials urged caution, saying the storm could have caused more harm.
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