04 Jun 1991
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1991
Page
1
A weather notice on page 2A reports partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered showers later in the day. Temperatures are expected to range from the upper 60s to mid 70s, with humidity forecast to remain moderate.
Army Pvt Lance Bell, who avoided combat in the Persian Gulf War, faced a gunman at his homecoming party. Bell said he pushed the attacker to the ground as he fled with his cousin. No arrests or motive have been announced.
George Bush wax replica at the House of Presidents Wax Museum in Clermont toppled breaking a wrist and two fingers. Owner Steve Miller blamed loose ankle screws and said the figure will be repaired and restored.
Local death notices list individuals including ert Bryden North August Mary Crafton Warrenville DeHart Aiken Jimmy Elkins J Barnwell Rosa Freeman Atlanta John Jerries Aiken Gilbert Lange Beech Island Betty Spearman Satcher Graniteville with details referenced on Page 3B for full information.
Aiken County Council plans further cost reductions tonight as it tackles a near 1 million dollar deficit in the Fiscal 1992 budget. A 7 pm regular session and 6 pm work session will address a shortfall of 559000 in general funds and 251000 in landfill operations, with Best Friend Express service singled out for review. The council aims to approve a public hearing and final reading on June 18, while 1991 budget concerns and a cap expansion via lease-purchase debt over 5 million add pressure. County Administrator W Scott Barnes described the task as the most difficult of his decade-long tenure.
The 450th U.S. Army Reserve ordnance company will return from Saudi Arabia around July 31, per Army officials to Rep. Derrick. Activated for Desert Shield, the unit has been in the Saudi desert since November 4, with orders to stay until Sept. 26 to complete its mission. Relatives had hoped for early July homecoming, and supporters praised the unit's vital logistics role in Desert Storm.
The South Carolina textile sector shows early signs of recovery despite the recession with apparel output expected to fall 4 percent this year and rebound 8 percent in 1992. Industry officials note denim demand rising since April while cotton fiber prices hurt profit. Mount Vernon Mills and Greenwood Mills report improved denim orders after a weak first quarter, as Delta Woodside reports strong synthetic blends for men’s slacks.
Governor Campbell says he is focused on completing his second term as governor and shows no preparation for a 1992 U S Senate bid against Fritz Hollings. He plans vacation after the Legislature ends and will begin planning three more years as governor.
South Carolina Governor Carroll A Campbell Jr and Colorado Governor Roy Romer will co chair an Interim Panel on Testing and Standards to set national education standards and aid in evaluating student performance. The panel aims to help meet President Bushs six education goals by 2000 and will be composed mainly of educators.
In Shimabara Japan soldiers in protective gear entered the ash filled area and recovered four bodies while sighting 24 others as Mount Unzen sent pyroclastic flows. The eruption left at least 31 missing, including three researchers and 16 journalists, and forced evacuations of about 5 000 people from Kamikoba as 20 were injured.
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