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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1990
Page
1
Mike Tyson returned to the ring with a first round KO of Henry Tillman in Las Vegas. George Foreman followed with a second round stoppage of Adilson Rodrigues. Tyson resumed after losing the title to James Douglas on February 11.
In a standout sports tilt, high profile athletes vie for early season momentum as big names push plays on Page 1B. The article highlights key figures, rival matchups, and crowd reaction shaping the opening phase of the season.
A brief weather note reports partly cloudy skies with hot and humid conditions. No significant precipitation expected. Temperature highs near the seasonal average and overnight humidity remains elevated. Forecasters advise staying hydrated and taking sun protection during peak afternoon heat.
Severe thunderstorms pounded the Midwest causing injuries and at least two deaths in Iowa and Illinois. Tornadoes destroyed five houses in South Dakota and hit a Nebraska town. Up to six inches of rain flooded roads and bridges while hundreds evacuated. An 11 year old girl died in Davenport suburb Le Claire after being swept into a culvert.
Obituary notes list John Carlton Goodwin of Spartanburg Wallace R Heilig of Aiken Robert Walker of Augusta and Mary Schoenfelder of Augusta with details continued on Page 4A.
Romanian unrest reaches a climax as miners supporting Ion Iliescu clash with police. Six dead and 502 injured in citywide violence amid anti-government rallies. Officials report over 1,000 suspects detained and a push for a national guard.
Automobile insurers flee South Carolina spurring a crisis in Aiken and Edgefield. Major players like Aetna Travelers Harleysville Mutual and others exit, leaving only a few firms writing most policies. Travelers cites unprofitability and limited growth prospects while Aetna warns of regional impact and customer displacement.
The recoupment fee on car policies funds the South Carolina Reinsurance Facility after the 1974 mandate to insure all drivers despite records. High points raise costs. 1988 and 1989 deficits measured in the hundreds of millions, with per-policy charges ranging from 39.75 to 1,371 depending on driving history. A 1989 reform aimed to reduce ceded policies to 35 percent, shifting some burden to high-risk drivers.
Rescue teams recovered four more bodies raising the death toll to 15 after a flash flood in eastern Ohio. About 44 people remained missing as 700 rescuers including 341 Ohio National Guard members searched the debris field and riverbanks near Shadyside and McMahon Creek.
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