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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1990
Page
1
The Pacers enter the Peach Belt Conference race with a decisive tilt at home, seeking momentum and key wins to bolster postseason positioning. Coaches emphasize defense and rebounding as the team tunes up for upcoming league battles.
South Carolina health officials warn Echinococcus multilocularis, a deadly tapeworm, can spread from infected foxes to humans and animals. The parasite, native to parts of the U S, was found in foxes during a raid and testing of 28 animals. Five men were arrested for transporting foxes across state lines under wildlife laws.
ATLANTA AP Itinerant industry hype meets cautious practice as the New Lottery State Seminar & Exhibition showcases the latest in automated ticketing and game cards. State officials from nascent lotteries observe exhibits and demonstrations while considering safeguards for their programs.
A 40 percent chance of rain is forecast tonight with temperatures dropping to the upper 30s. The weather turns colder through tomorrow with Friday sunny and a high in the low 50s. Page 12A for details.
Brief death notices list Warren Aaron Aiken Jerry L Cobb Ellen Z Cook Mary E Gay and Uoyd Mathis with locations Jacksonville Fla Hyattsville Md Saluda South Carolina. Page 4A indicates further details.
Debo r ah G Seward reports Azerbaijan expels Abdul Raham Vezirov the local Communist chief amid ethnic tensions and the entry of Soviet troops to quell a nationalist revolt. Tass cites ongoing attacks on troops with deaths and injuries as Baku remains tense and calls for Soviet withdrawal grow stronger.
The Energy Department proposes holding its nuclear weapons contractors liable for environmental fines and related costs from their negligence. Energy Secretary James D. Watkins announced the plan, targeting the 17 major plants and labs operated by private companies under long term contracts, reversing decades of liability protection.
A South Carolina solid waste plan with new fees and tax breaks to spur recycling heads to the General Assembly. Task force chair Sen. Thomas Moore says the measure should be introduced early next week, with Rep. Harriet Keyserling planning House action. The proposal cites 4.5 pounds of daily per person garbage and a projected 23 of 161 landfills closing within ten years, aiming for 25 percent recycling and 30 percent waste reduction in five years, funded by new fees including 2 per tire and 2 per major item.
The House approved 300 to 25 to override Bush's veto of a bill shielding Chinese students from deportation and harassment, sending the measure to the Senate where officials said 34 votes were needed for the override. Bush and aides lobbied wavering Republicans while Baker Scowcroft and Quayle pressed Capitol Hill. The White House faced stiff opposition from Democrats who criticized the policy as too lenient toward Beijing after Tiananmen Square.
The Postal Service will adopt new delivery standards and hire an outside firm to measure performance and publish results. Postal officials say the aim is to fix irregular service after extensive interviews and feedback. Local contact with Aiken post office remains unclear as the agency prepares changes ahead of a potential rate increase.
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