18 Apr 1991
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1991
Page
1
A 31 member bowling alley pool in DALKAMENTO California claimed the $117.1 million California lottery prize after the six numbers 19 7 16 1 88 plus bonus 52 were drawn. Officials expected to confirm later with ticket sales details. Odds of matching were about 1 in 23 million.
Obituary notice lists Amanoa H Brunson Wanda D Carr Mary C Cockrell Marion F Cullum Victor J Montengohi Robert A Robinson Cornee C Scott Eugene Smalls Rosie M Spencer Samuel P Tinnes Ina Lee Waybright alongside locations Aiken Windsor Williston Augusta Batesburg Wilton Denmark and Aiken. See Page 4A for details.
Senators John Glenn and Mike Synar urged delaying the K Reactor restart at Savannah River Site until major safety issues are resolved. They cited fire safety seismic tests and maintenance backlogs and noted GAO says tritium supplies can meet stockpile needs for years. Further DOE comment was unavailable as officials testified on Capitol Hill.
Congress and President Bush signed emergency legislation to end a national rail strike and resume service. The measure could have 235,000 rail workers back on the job within hours, with a 55 day deadline to reach a final contract if unions and employers fail to agree.
Locomotives and boxcars sat idle along Park Avenue as a one day rail strike paused after President Bush signed a back to work measure. The walkout involved 235,000 freight workers over wages work rules and health care.
The South Carolina House approved a solid waste bill to fund recycling and waste reduction with new fees on appliances tires and motor oils The vote also restored a tougher recycling goal 40 percent of a county s target with earlier moves to allow up to 100 percent composting drawing protest from environmentalists Rep Harriet Keyserling praised the passage after a 100 0 show of support and a 77 25 vote on the goal restoration
John H. Sununu chief of staff to President George Bush will deliver the USCA 1991 commencement address for 400 graduates. The ceremony begins at 7 30 p m May 9 in the Student Activities Center where he will receive an honorary doctorate and discuss national education policy.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 3000 for the first time, at 3004.46, up 17.58 points as optimism over lower interest rates and inflation fuels confidence. Analysts warn of potential profit-taking as the market momentum may fade.
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