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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1989
Page
5
South Carolina growers report a strong peach crop with 340 million pounds produced last season and a crop value of 53.6 million, the third highest on record. The state remains the leading producer for fresh market sales with favorable chilling hours expected to mature the crop amid a warm winter.
Weather continues to threaten the Ridge peach crop from Trenton to Lexington where 42 percent of Missouri’s peaches rely on 19 packing sheds. Watson notes scarce rain, dormant trees need little water now, but frost and irrigation limits could endanger a hoped-for crop and regional jobs and commerce depend on a strong season.
Wright spokesman Mark Johnson said no vote planned to stop the pay raise while Senate Majority Leader George J. Mitchell pledged a Senate vote to reject the raise before the deadline.
Officials say a Sunday accident at the Savannah River K reactor may push back the plan to restart the three reactor complex. The facility, sole U.S. source of tritium, has not produced since last spring due to technical and safety problems. A DOE report criticizes radiation protections, citing weak monitoring and warning signs, but initial assessments suggest the shutdown will not derail the overall restart timetable.
Derrick cites GAO results showing Lakes Hartwell, Russell and Thurmond could be two to four feet higher with proper planning. Rep. Derrick notes no drought guidelines exist, while Jim Parker says power output is at a historic low and flows protect water quality. he disputes recreation priority claims.
Six DOE advisers warn the SRP K Reactor restart strategy is ill defined and overlong, citing miscommunication and too many changes. They urge a clear restart target, decisive leadership, and a focused team led by Westinghouse Savannah River Co. with a special ad hoc group to advise on safety.
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