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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1991
Page
1
Rain halted Dixie Youth action on page 7A as scheduled games were postponed. Coaches and players awaited rescheduling while weather officials tracked potential makeups for youth baseball and softball contests across nearby parks. Local leagues urged teams to monitor updates for revised play dates.
AP report from Minneapolis details Justin Dart, head of the President's Committee on Employment of People With Disabilities, barred from a Mesaba plane due to wheelchair access. Dart and aide redirected to a larger jet, then drove by van to Pierre after a three hour ride.
Obituary notice lists Ethel Epps Ansley Frances Bibbs Ruby Duncan Boyd Unda Evans Heath Donald Eugene Mitchum Nellie C Richardson with brief death notice callouts for North Augusta Edgefield Jackson Bath New Ellenton and directs readers to Page 38 for full details.
An error appeared in Sunday and Monday editions misprinting the Ai ken Standards Line. The correct phone number is 648-2508. The paper regrets any inconvenience caused by the mistake.
Lebanon based kidnappers from Islamic Jihad say they will send an envoy with an important message to the U N secretary general within 48 hours regarding American hostages Terry Anderton and Thomas Sutherland. U N spokesman Fred Eckhard in New York had no immediate comment. An Iranian paper linked to President Rafsanjani reports possible early release of detained captives. The statement emphasizes action on imprisoned fighters and Palestinian issues in the hostage talks.
Congress will probe charges that Ronald Reagan's 1980 campaign staff delayed Iran hostage release to boost his election. House Speaker Foley and Senate Leader Mitchell asked Foreign Affairs committees to investigate meetings with Iranian officials and alleged arms shipments in exchange for delaying the release. Rep. Derrick, a longtime advocate, pushed for a joint inquiry citing op-ed testimony and prior letters urging investigation.
Perryville Missouri reports a 25 year old Sherry Ann Korando attended Jeff Flentge's wedding at St. Vincent de Paul Church armed with her father's pistol. She fired at the ceiling and wedding party then killed herself. A yearbook photo of Flentge was found in her billfold. Authorities say a threatening call was received the night before the ceremony.
Councilman Robert S Skipper Perry declared his bid for mayor at a 9 am Municipal Center press conference He described himself as enthusiastic energetic and city loving and pledged to involve all residents He cited growth on the south side preservation of downtown as a historic business district and financial stability as key priorities and warned against fiscal mismanagement seen in nearby governments
An Associated Press report notes FDA scientists explored whether microwave popcorn packaging transfers chemicals into food. After a year of review no immediate harm is found but researchers caution many packaging components exist and require long term study.
The FDA notes a surge in microwave use with 1983 sales at 53 million rising to 900 million by 1987 and an expected 3 billion by 1991. The Consumer Information Center in Pueblo offers a free pamphlet and answers to cooking questions via 1 800 535 4555.
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