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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1990
Page
1
A cloudy sky dominates the forecast with overcast conditions continuing. The page notes unsettled weather across the region with little change anticipated, hinting at cooler temps and chances of light drizzle in the afternoon.
Washington Bureau reports on intensified federal crackdown as prosecutors identify key drug lords in national cartel network. Police coordinate with state agencies to target suppliers, cartel pages show faction names, streets tied to major trafficking routes, and looming court actions.
Carole Gist, 20, of Detroit, was crowned Miss USA after a broadcast expected to reach 400 million viewers in 30 countries. She emerged from a field of 51 contestants at the Century II Convention Center, with semifinalists Brenda Leithleiter, Tiffany Tenfelde, Hartz, Karin Meyer, and Gina Tolleson named from the 12 quarterfinalists. Judging combined gown, swimsuit scores with 11 judges in personal interviews to determine the finalists.
Henry L. Grice of Johnsonville died. Notice appears on page 6A with details of the obituary and funeral arrangements.
A syndicated wrap up of each soap opera runs every Saturday in the Soap Opera Review. It appears on Page 9A of today’s Aiken Standard.
Washington senators pressed Ener gy Secretary James D. Watkins to speed up plans for opening the Yucca Mountain site to store nuclear power plant waste. The hearing, led by Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, cautioned that the timetable may be optimistic and emphasized making decisive choices rather than speculation. The plan envisions starting above ground studies in 1991 after Nevada was chosen to host the repository for the nation’s spent fuel.
President Bush and Japanese Prime Minister To shiki Kaifu opened a desert Summit conference in Sancho Mirage California to ease trade tensions. Bush praised the session as very good and highlighted areas of common interest while stressing the strength of the U S Japan relationship.
Passengers scramble to reach destinations as strikers yell scab and toss objects. Two bus incidents reported with shots fired but no injuries aboard, as Greyhound Lines Inc. operates with replacement workers while 1,100 union drivers stay home.
Bernard Deas of Pawleys Island waited at Greyhound Station for the 7:05 a m bus to Charleston. He learned of a potential driver strike only after the station opened at 6 30 a m and by 9 a m remained stranded with relatives at work unavailable to pick him up. He faced an 11 20 p m departure later, while other customers faced similar delays as agents shuffled options.
Aiken County Auditor Jean Newsome sent refunds to several hundred taxpayers who paid penalties on 1989 property taxes. About 601 refunds ranged from five cents to 402.20 dollars. The grants followed a grace-period law enacted after MLK Day closed offices, extending Jan 16 and 17 as days to pay.
Mason J. Rollo seeks a referendum to switch Jackson’s form of government. The election panel withheld results pending a 6:30 p.m. Tuesday meeting in the County Council complex. England plans to ask the State Election Commission for procedural clarification as the mayor battles the council over expanding executive powers.
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