06 Apr 1989
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1989
Page
1
New York diners can try fugu, a puffer fish dish once fatal if misprepared, now offered at seven Manhattan restaurants as the U S becomes the only country outside Japan with the delicacy. About 100 Japanese diners die yearly from poorly prepared fugu. The dish has a 2000 year history in Japan with 15 varieties.
A city commission unveils a four foot tall statue on Ocean Drive honoring shag dancers who boosted the town’s economy. The event coincides with the Society of Stranders Spring convention at the Grand Stand, as Mayor Tilghman cites benefits for kids, elders, and current participants. Artist Mike Todd designed the monument.
Increasing cloudiness leads to a 20 percent chance of showers and a mid 40s low tonight. Friday brings a 30 percent chance of morning showers, then partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. Highs reach the upper 50s. Details on Page 11A.
Obituary brief notes the deaths of Joseph R. Fowler Wagener Ada B Johnson Monetta Mancefield Lott Johnston George E McKay II New Ellenton Mina W Nelson Saluda Maxine H Sanders Columbia John B Walls Jr Augusta details available on Page 11
The Masters opened after three days of practice with 40 000 fans expected at Augusta National. 80 top players teed off in a morning ceremony by Sam Snead Byron Nelson and Gene Sarazen. First pairings featured Mark Brooks Morris Hatalsky while others included Arnold Palmer with Daniel Yates III and Jack Nicklaus with David Eger. First round play continued into the evening. second round set for Friday morning with leaders teeing off at 8 45.
The Pope and Talbot plant in Ai xen will close on June 6 costing about 60 jobs. Mal Bellafronte said the Southeast two-plant setup could not sustain the business. The Shenandoah Ga facility remains, while the national HQ of about 25 stays in Aiken. Equipment may move to northeast and southwest plants.
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir meets President Bush to discuss ideas for resolving the Arab Israeli dispute. U.S. Baker says talks were productive. Shamir hints at elections for Palestinian Arabs under Israeli control and improving living conditions, while avoiding disclosure of specifics until after the White House talks.
Federal officials have 60 days to accept or reject Du Pont's claim for about $64.4 million to cover severance payments to roughly 6,500 Savannah River Site workers after Du Pont withdrew as contractor. If denied, Du Pont plans litigation. Westinghouse Savannah River Co. now runs the plant.
Attendance at this year's Triple Crown events drew about 28 500 people with 15 000 at the Trials and 410 000 at the Aiken Hunt Meet. Officials say impact on the local economy exceeds 500 000, with stronger crowds than 1987. hotels and restaurants report mixed business results.
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