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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1986
Page
9
The forecast calls for rain showers and snow across the western third, with rain and showers in the East. Friday looks partly cloudy with a chance of showers. highs mostly in the 70s. Overnight lows range from the mid 30s to mid 40s across cities and rise to 50s on Sunday.
Dry weather threatens South Carolina small grains with wheat in critical stages and potential yields dropping without rain. Scattered showers offer little relief while forecasts call for a late week rain. Foresters monitor wildfires as conditions stay dry.
South Carolina health officials say Philadelphia incinerated garbage contains only trace hazardous waste and may be dumped here. Three barge loads of ash will be trucked to a private Dorchester County landfill, opening the door to more out of state waste despite local resistance and concerns of rapid landfill filling.
South Carolinians voiced support for the U S air strike against Libya while warning it could trigger more terrorism or warfare. Interviewees including Tommy L Davis of Springs Industries Chester and Sumter Mayor W A McElveen debated whether the response was strong enough and would deter future attacks. The state House of Representatives session continued amid these opinions.
South Carolina military bases report heightened security amid a terrorism alert while officials refuse to detail measures. Despite increased gate checks, Defense Secretary Weinberger characterized the action as raised security awareness rather than widespread leave cancellations. Local opinions split on Libya strike and ally support, with veterans fearing broader conflict and several officials praising the decisive move.
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