15 Aug 1991
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1991
Page
1
Donald H. Pee Wee Gaskins, on Death Row for over eight years, received a court order setting his execution for September 6. The South Carolina Department of Corrections was notified by the state Supreme Court as officials prepared to inform him of the date.
Gerber Products Co expands its toll-free feeding hot line to 24 hours a day after the prior 9 to 5 service. A 33 member staff handles about 1,667 calls daily, with inquiries on when to start certain foods and how to handle leftovers. No medical advice is given.
Fragmentary list of names including Allen Aken Kruzner Lawson Joseph Lee Aiken Alvin David Weikle Trenton Willie Charles Williams Langley referenced with instruction to see Page 28 for details. No clear event or action specified in readable text.
A district court denied an injunction sought by two environmental groups to halt the Savannah River Site K Reactor restart. Judge Charles E. Simons Jr. ruled that granting the injunction would not be in the public interest as DOE plans to resume production of defense nuclear materials. The case centers on wastewater disposal before cooling towers become operational by December 1992 and cites the Clean Water Act amid environmental concerns.
Rainy spell soaks Aiken and Augusta with a monthly surplus of nearly 20 inches. Forecasters expect a brief lull with a 20 percent chance of showers this weekend, followed by above normal rainfall and highs in the upper 80s. Utilities face lost revenue as residents skip sprinklers, while farmers weigh how much rainfall helps their crops. See RAIN, Page 6A.
A March 1991 audit by the Agriculture Department’s Agricultural Marketing Service found rodents and insects in dairy processing areas, mold on ceilings, peeling paint and rusty water above open vats in Midwest plants. It warned tainted products could reach diners while delays in regulator notification persisted. Officials say unsanitary conditions may indicate broader nationwide risks, with the agency seeking extra funds for expanded inspections and training.
Mass transit systems across the United States have reduced service and hiked fares to cope with budget cuts and dropping ridership. Officials warn more federal and state funding is needed to avert deeper cuts, while advocates argue transit remains essential for cleanliness, oil dependence, and accessibility. Chicago’s CTA calls current cuts a false economy as riders risk unemployment, with Bay Area Rapid Transit planning fare hikes and Charlotte raising fares from 70 cents.
ANCASTER Carol Ann Berkebile lost 4000 while playing video poker at a Lancaster Amoco station. She seeks recovery under a 1712 colonial South Carolina law claiming losses from one sitting qualify as recoverable. The case notes that she gave eight 500 checks to the station owner and repaid 1000, with further damages and punitive terms sought.
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