21 Apr 1992
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1992
Page
1
Aiken County faces a 20 percent real and personal property tax increase under a 23.1 million FY 1993 budget, its largest rise in a decade. The measure adds about 2.2 million to current spending, aims at fiscal solvency, and includes a 12.8 mill tax hike with a reserve fund to curb negative cash flow.
Robert Alton Harris was executed in San Quentin marking California’s first state execution in 25 years after the Supreme Court overturned a final stay. The 39 year old killer had shot two teenagers to steal a car for a bank job, becoming the 169th person put to death in the U.S. since 1976.
Environmental groups urge a worldwide ban on plutonium production arguing safety and environmental concerns and call for public input on policy. They say billions are at stake, with stockpiles and wastes needing careful management even without new warheads.
North Augusta High School teacher Jean Clark did not report Monday to the district office for a new support role, citing a need to care for her ill mother in Edgefield hospital. Her attorney and district officials said she plans indefinite sick leave to attend family medical needs.
Telephone and names provided for tips and notices with locations in Aiken Windsor Hamden Conn Langley and other areas. Readers urged to call 648 2311 and refer to Page 4A for full details and submissions.
Sumter resident Betty Moore disputes an IRS claim she owes 7800 dollars in alimony for a dead spouse. Her husband Samuel died in 1985, yet the IRS sent a 32000 dollar bill for alimony allegedly received in 1990. IRS says error will be corrected upon death certificate review.
Georgia generators plan on site storage as South Carolina moves to close Barnwell. Georgia Power will store waste at Hatch and Vogtle starting 1993, with University of Georgia and Medical College of Georgia also keeping waste on site until North Carolina opens in 1996.
Washington reports that U S beer exports to Japan reached 48.2 million in 1990 as Japan became the top importer of U S brews. Exports may rise again in 1992, with potential to near 1991 global beer sales records, though Germany remains ahead.
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