23 Apr 1991
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1991
Page
1
Sanyo Electric says it will help lure endangered sea ravens to a new nesting site this summer using an electronic device that mimics three bird calls. The Environment Agency created a safer nesting area and will deploy decoys and calls to attract the birds.
Obituary notices list names including Robert Fanning Doris Gafford Augusta Major Ingram James MacDonald Aiken Miller North Augusta Sarah Thompson Aiken Leroy Washington Augusta Alene Williams Aiken Thomas P Wicker Prosperity. Page BA contains details.
A Washington report claimed Energy Secretary Watkins warned of a potential K Reactor melt down if run at full power. DOE officials say the danger cited related to control and safety rods, not fuel rods, and no radioactive material would be involved in that scenario. The issue raises questions about restarting the crippled reactor, set to return online this summer as a source of gas for nuclear warheads.
The 7.4 magnitude quake struck Costa Rica and Panama, killing at least 58 and injuring about 500. Puerto Limón suffered extensive destruction including the International Hotel and an office building. Bridges collapsed, power and water outages spread, and a nearly 100 foot retreat of the sea sparked fears of a tsunami. President Calderón urged aid from the U S and Latin American nations as Red Cross teams assessed casualties and damage across Limón and surrounding provinces.
NASA canceled today's Discovery liftoff from Cape Canaveral due to an equipment failure less than six hours before launch. Engineers planned a detailed aft compartment check after draining fuel from the external tank while teams assess the failed engine sensor and weather concerns lingered.
SLED agents investigate threats against New Ellenton Mayor Randy W. Shaw and at least four police officers after telephoned threats and middle school pupils obtaining officers addresses. Chief Harvey Pitcher cites April 5 drug sweep of about 75 warrants.
IRS District Director Donald Breihan announces a weeklong, state wide operation aiming to uncover hidden income tied to cash transactions. About 55 targets, all with $10,000 cash deposits and no Form 8300 filed, are being reviewed by IRS and South Carolina Tax Commission agents.
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