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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1989
Page
2
Fires across Idaho Oregon and five states scorched 218000 acres of timber brush and grass by Wednesday as more than 20000 firefighters battled the blazes. Cooler moist conditions aided suppression in Idaho and eastern Oregon with freezing overnight temps noted in Boise and Payette forests.
A consulting firm runs a contest to find the messiest desk in Washington with a prize of a 415 course in time management. Priority Management markets to contractors and government agencies, claiming a wide Washington client base including the Small Business Administration and the Navy.
The CDC reported fewer than 10 percent of high risk Americans have received pneumococcal vaccines. Pneumococcal infections cause 150000 to 570000 pneumonia cases and about 40000 deaths annually. if 60 percent of high risk people were vaccinated, about 12000 deaths might be prevented.
The Transportation Department reported that the 13 largest U S domestic carriers had 72.2 percent of flights arrive on time in June, down from 79.5 percent in May. East Coast weather was blamed. mechanical delays are excluded from the monthly report.
Washington The Labor Department reported the United States unemployment rate fell to 5.2 percent in July as 169,000 new jobs were added. The gains were led by the service sector with 140,000 positions, while manufacturing rose modestly by 3,000 jobs. Average hourly earnings rose, and the summer youth labor force expanded by about 3.1 million over four months. The report notes a revised June job gain of 250,000 and highlights wage inflation pressures amid the slower economy.
A study reported by the Associated Press shows deprenyl extended work and function by about eight months for early stage Parkinsons patients versus those not on the drug. Langston notes it slowed progression by about half and doubled time before needing treatment in 54 early-stage patients.
New York reports a fashion shift as men swap blue and gray for brown and taupe suits this August. Industry insiders credit European trends and nostalgia for military looks, with designers aiming to boost sales by obsoleting last year’s styles. Taupe and olive jackets gain traction. Hart Schaffner & Marx notes 5 percent now, possibly doubling in 1990.
A South Carolina senator proposed a private lobbyist club funded by dues, prompting concerns from Senate Ethics Chair Ed Saleeby. The plan, run by W. Richard Lee and Associates, would offer access to a restaurant and bar for lawmakers and lobbyists, though Saleeby urged staying out of financial involvement. Lee noted investors discuss a club with phone rooms and a conference area.
Health officials note hand, foot and mouth disease has moved up the East Coast from the Southeast, with scattered outbreaks across the nation. CDC says the contagion is highly infectious and outbreaks are rising versus prior years. Doctors warn pregnancy risks exist but are generally low. cases appear in child care centers and across multiple states including Maryland and California.
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