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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1990
Page
1
New York archaeologist Byrant Wood argues Jericho toppled as the Bible records after analyzing recent digs. He cites ceramic remnants and carbon-14 dating challenging Kenyon's dating, saying the evidence converges to support the biblical account.
New Orleans reports researchers envision plantations of genetically engineered poplar trees designed to resist Roundup herbicide. The trees carry a mutant vectera gene simonela, enabling weed control without harming the trees, though early weed competition has hindered growth.
Death notices list include Christopher Burton Johnston Wilbur 8 Miller Windsor Jack Reid Millen Ga Ellen Schofield Salley J Cleve Thomas Aiken details on page 10A
County faces red ink as expenditures outstrip revenues and reassessments push taxes higher. Budget projections show potential deficits up to 485000 if current trends continue, with state revenue receipts also below projections. Cheatham hopes the county can break even by June through expense cuts and improved quarterly state payments.
In Columbia, Rep. Robert McLellan outlines three balance plans amid Ways and Means stalemate on the 1990-91 state budget. He proposes austerity cuts and revenue tweaks to cover 32.5 million in Hugo damage, including tapping the $58.6 million Capital Reserve Fund, while resisting bond funding.
CARL LANGLEY reports a study is needed to determine repair costs and budget estimates before detailing the Banksia Museum project. Wiedeman and Singleton Inc. propose renovating the Warmer County library for a museum, as the county faces a 200000 shortfall and awaits state checks in March and July to improve its finances.
Washington reports consumer prices rose sharply driven by fuel and food. The Labor Department notes the 1.1 percent monthly CPI gain tied the largest since 1982 with energy prices surging and wholesale prices rising earlier in January. Analysts expect a short-lived spike as inflation moderates.
Tokyo's Nikkei Stock Average fell over 3 percent marking the third largest single day drop in history and its steepest since October 1987. Foreign brokerage selling driven by automated trades pressured prices though authorities reported no panic about potential rate hikes. The index closed at 35734.33 after a 161.19 point loss amid a broader two-day decline totaling about 565 points.
The US Department of Energy tiger team evaluating the Savannah River Site faces renewed concern over potential conflicts. Four ERM Southeast employees worked as outside consultants while ERM held a subcontract tied to AnalytiKEM, prompting memos and contract changes to avoid any contamination of review.
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