28 Jun 1989
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1989
Page
1
Oliver Anthony, 61, said a would be robber fired at him on a city golf course. A bullet struck his pants and lodged in a golf ball he had in his pocket, injuring his leg but possibly saving his life. Police reported four or five shots. the gunman fled and no arrests were made.
In North Charleston AP reports Robert A. Brunson recounts being struck by lightning five times, with the latest strike this weekend ripping a 10-foot brick-and-wood fence at his Evanston Estates home. He and his wife and daughter were nearby, shaken by the event.
Partly cloudy conditions tonight with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows will stay in the lower 70s. Tomorrow there will be a 40 percent chance of storms and a high in the lower 90s. Details on Page 7A.
Death notices for G. Ray Frye Leesville Lillie Jones Bronx NY William D Mabus Aiken Praymond M Reeves North Augusta Harold H Renew Aiken with details on page 7A
House Speaker Thomas Foley says the House will slow down any move to nullify the Supreme Court flag burning decision and will hold July hearings on amendments. President Bush backs a constitutional amendment as the only way to change the 5-4 ruling, while Foley warns against partisan use of the issue.
Energy Secretary James D. Watkins announced a 10 point plan to upgrade compliance with environmental laws and protect workers at the nation's weapons plants. The measures include releasing health data, improving documentation, and giving states a larger role in oversight. Watkins said negotiations with states hosting facilities will allow direct access and enhanced monitoring.
The Commerce Department reports the Index of Leading Economic Indicators fell 1.2 percent in May, the sharpest drop since 1987. The decline follows smaller moves in April and March, signaling slower growth and rising unemployment ahead.
The Aiken County Council voted 7 1 to adopt a $20 million balanced budget for 1990 without tax increases. Funds go to Project DARE aimed at fifth graders and a drug prevention package through the Solicitor’s office with an extra attorney and investigators. The SPCA receives an additional $27 000 as the county studies running its own dog pound.
The 1990 budget totals 20 million with a 4.5 millage rate and 1 percent legal rollback to 18 million. Funds DARE program five new workers and SPCA housing costs plus one Medicaid caseworker. Reserve fund is tapped from 700000 to 554000. Council warns no new appropriations until March 1990.
Aiken County boards approve a 1989 90 budget of 95.8 million with an 78.4 mill levy, 9.7 mills above rollback. Reassessment raises the mill value from 189 000 to 232 000, causing a 38 40 increase for a 100 000 house at 78.4 mills and 60 more at 84 mills, funding 18.3 million in next year taxes.
The district plans a $13.1 million year over year budget rise to $82.7 million for 1988 89, funded by 9.7 mills above a 68.7 mill rollback. Funds target teachers salary steps, substitute pay, and a new reading program across six categories in general operations.
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