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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1990
Page
2
On this day in 1947 a historic blizzard blanketed the Northeast. New York City endured 25.8 inches of snow in 16 hours while Los Angeles logged a scorching 84 degrees.
Eastern Saudi Arabia reports say the Pentagon barred media from covering the Bob Hope USO tour and cut the show to avoid offense and use as propaganda. Hope, 87, planned to perform for Marines in the northern Saudi desert on a three day visit, joking about an all male show with his wife singing a finale.
The northern coast of Queensland was declared a disaster zone after Cyclone Joy battered the region for three days with winds and heavy rain. Damage exceeds 30 million dollars with Cairns alone suffering over 7.5 million in losses, and banana growers hit hard as relief funds become available. The cyclone weakened and cyclone center winds dropped from 148 mph as it moved southeast, easing threat to coastal towns.
Chicago scientists report new analysis questions the role of a single gene in alcoholism. The dopamine D2 receptor gene is unlikely to be broadly linked, though researchers caution genetics may still influence severe cases. Dr. David Goldman of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism notes data do not support strong linkage. Dr. Kenneth Blum defends earlier findings, stressing the result applied to a subset of very severe alcoholics.
The notice lists subscription rates at $6.50 for 3 months, $19.50 for 6 months, $39.00 for 12 months, and $78.00 for a year. It provides phone numbers for classified and display ads and a customer service line, plus office hours and mailing address at 124 Rutland Drive.
Nancy Cruzan died at age 33 at Missouri Rehabilitation Center after her feeding tube was removed 12 days earlier. The case sparked a landmark right to die battle culminating in the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on clear and convincing evidence of wishes. Cruzan's doctors and family described her vegetative state and rapid decline before her death.
A brutal cold wave across the nation eased in the West today but relief is brief. Another Arctic front looms, with a week of bone chilling temperatures and wintry mix, parts of the country posting the coldest Christmas on record in many cities. Forecasters warn temperatures could drop below freezing again by week’s end.
President Bush, at Camp David, returns to Washington to face a year of unfinished business. A year ago the Panama invasion and Vatican Embassy episode dominated, but now foreign and domestic crises loom with no quick solutions. He abandoned the no-tax pledge, fought a partisan budget battle, and his party lost seats in the midterms.
Spring City Tennessee Mayor John Landreth blasts the Army Corps of Engineers over Piney Creek flooding. He cites $500000 in damage, 160 evacuations, and demands immediate straightening of river bends to stop the floods. The town endured four floods in 18 months and sought federal aid previously.
Sen. Donald W. Riegle Jr. rejects calls to quit as Banking Committee chairman while facing fresh ethics questions from the Keating Five hearings. He plans early next year hearings on Resolution Trust Corp. funding and a rescue for the federal deposit guarantee fund, likely calling Fed Chair Greenspan in February amid renewed media focus. Riegle's integrity is challenged by Republican critics, with Detroit figures urging resignation as ties to Keating are probed. Grogan testified under immunity about a 1987 meeting proposed by Riegle involving Gray and four senators to address Keating's Lincoln Savings issues.
CHICAGO AP researchers from Columbia University warn that teen suicide prevention programs may cause more harm than good. The study finds little proof these programs cut crisis reports or suicide attempts. Of youths who had attempted suicide before counseling, 26.7 percent said programs increased later attempts.
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