08 Apr 1992
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1992
Page
1
Ian Woosnam expects rain to soften Augusta National greens during the Masters and foresees low scoring. He notes a drizzle may ease the greens, predicting scoring around 10 to 13 under par as practice rounds unfold ahead of the tournament.
The Aiken Standard publishes a Masters Golf Tournament preview today with details in the special section. Coverage will continue daily through the tournament’s conclusion on Sunday.
PLO chief Yasser Arafat was found bruised but safe in Libya's southern desert after his plane vanished in a sandstorm. Reports vary on a crash and casualties while Tunis and Cairo officials confirm his message from al Sarra camp. Jubilation followed in Palestinian areas as questions about the peace process emerged.
The South Carolina Senate approves extending the Barnwell low level nuclear waste dump for three more years and passes a 5 cent cigarette tax hike, a 5 percent car rental surcharge, and a 1 percent capital gains reduction delay as the Finance Committee prepares to allocate an 84.6 million dollar budget for the next fiscal year.
Readers are invited to share news ideas by calling the tip line at 648 2311. The notice emphasizes informal contact and encourages community tips to help reporters pursue local stories.
A snippet lists individuals including Nannie Cameron of North Augusta Morris Drucker Spartanburg Lucy H Ellis Augusta Margaret Ennis Warrenville Lurline Felder New Ellenton Arkana Johnson Aiken and directs to Page 3B for more details.
The Aiken County Council unanimously approves trading 1000 acres in Anderson County for 422 acres owned by Calhoun Newsprint near the Savannah River Site to form a regional research park. Westinghouse donates the Anderson land and Cedar Creek negotiations end as Cedar Creek site is abandoned. The 422 acres west of SRS will be given to a research authority to oversee future development.
Researchers Kemp and Thach of Washington University say many SIDS deaths may involve exhaled carbon dioxide trapped by face down bedding. Presented in Anaheim, the study notes ordinary bedding like pillows and comforters could contribute to crib deaths, with about 7000 U.S. infant deaths annually.
Bill Clinton wins New York Wisconsin and Kansas primaries to edge toward the Democratic nomination and set up a fall race against President Bush. He calls for party unity and says the campaign will be seen as a turning point for the party and America. Bush sweeps Wisconsin Kansas and Minnesota in the GOP contests.
John S Pruett of Murrells Inlet South Carolina leads a diverse group aiming to place H Ross Perot on the state ballot. They seek 10 000 signatures by Aug 1 and expect 30 000 or more. He notes cross political support and a belief Americans must regain control of government.
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