26 Apr 1991
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1991
Page
1
More than 11,000 responses to the Are You Shaping Up for the Summer survey prompt discussion by Arold Schwarzenegger, chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Special What's New notes that roughing it is easier with modern gear, making outdoor exploration more comfortable and colorful.
In San Francisco AP report a water rationing enforcement officer recalls a woman angry over a sprinkler running into the gutter calling him a water witch. The item highlights tensions around drought measures and enforcement careers.
Local death notices include Margaret C wrakeniek of North Augusta Alita Polk Mixon of Varrville Hugh E O'Brien of Clearwater Elise Singleton of Burton Dora Wall of Cayce. Page 4A references the detailed obituary notices.
Secretary of State James A Baker II ends his shuttle diplomacy in Jerusalem when he learns his mother has died. He notes that discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Shamir were interrupted and that no conclusion was reached. Israeli aides say the PLO would not participate, while discussions on regional issues and economic development were possible in further talks.
Washington reports the Commerce Department says the gross national product dropped 2.8 percent in the first quarter, the steepest back-to-back decline since 1981 82. Inflation rose 5.1 percent in the GNP price index, with consumer spending, business investment, and housing all weakening amid ongoing economic weakness.
Aiken City Council weighs restoring seven mills to the tax digest or cutting services to avert budget shortfalls for fiscal year 1991 92. A study session reviewed a draft budget with possible reductions including 356000 in tax rolls plus 250000 for storm drainage and 150000 for slurry sealing, reflecting the potential seven mill cut.
On the fifth anniversary Gorbachev urged the world to help the Soviet Union cope with the disaster's long term effects. The 1986 RBMK reactor blast caused radioactive fallout across Byelorussia and Ukraine and spread to Europe. Official toll cites 32 deaths but critics claim up to 10 000.
Documents obtained by The Associated Press show Rocky Flats managers intend to restart operations in Building 59 and Building 707 despite repeated findings of unsafe conditions. The 1992 DOE budget warns of outdated fire alarm systems, inadequate airborne monitors, and poor environmental monitoring, with repairs costing about 100 million dollars and years to complete.
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