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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1990
Page
12
Weather outlook shows cloudy skies with a 20 to 40 percent shower chance over the next few days. Highs range from the mid 50s to upper 60s across regions with middling overnight lows in the 30s to 40s. Coastal areas include possible thunderstorms and beaches with showers.
The State Department urged immediate demobilization of the Nicaraguan Contras with full assurances for personal and economic security. Veteran envoy Harry Shlaudeman travels to Honduras to discuss concerns while Civil and military power must transfer to the new government ahead of Chamorro’s victory and Ortega’s peace plans.
Rep. Les Aspin urged reducing U S troop levels in Europe before a U S Soviet conventional forces treaty. Gen. John Galvin resisted cuts until a pact is reached, citing fiscal 1991 budget plans and the need to hold Europe steady amid shifting Eastern Europe threats.
Greyhound drivers union with 9000 members halted operations after Scottsdale talks failed on wages. Scattered clashes between strikers and replacement drivers were reported with at least one picket injured in Chicago shootings, while officials urged restraint.
Ms Morris notes that midnight plans exist and Thursday buyers warned of possible strike. Southeastern Stages from Atlanta serves more stops in Aiken than Greyhound, taking many Greyhound customers. Greyhound runs about five daily stops in Aiken. Outbound trips remain available via Southeastern Stages and other lines, with altered schedules and connections possible.
Senate discussion notes above-ground tests to gauge if underground storage is feasible. Two January lawsuits, one by Nevada against the Energy Department and one by the department against Nevada, challenge permit refusals to explore the site chosen to address spent fuel storage. Senator James A. McClure says legal processes leave little control and voices pessimism.
President Bush and Japanese Prime Minister Kaifu meet at Morning Side Country Club near Palm Springs for a cordial session before informal dinner at Walter Annenberg’s estate. They discuss security ties and U S pressure on Japan to lower barriers, with Fay Fitzwater noting a stern stance from Congress on trade. Bush praises Kaifu’s election win and urges progress on difficult issues.
The Jackson county petition for a 1976 Home Rule Act based referendum faced signature scrutiny. 85 signatures were initially invalidated, later deemed an error by the State Election Commission. A recount was completed but not released until officials meet to act. England seeks guidance on proper procedures and channel.
Wire reports from Nashville yearn for renewed life as Waylon Jennings Johnny Cash Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson launch a 10 city joint tour in Houston this month. Farm Aid IV in Indianapolis features Bonnie Raitt Don Henley and Richard Marx with Willie Nelson John Mellencamp and Neil Young organizing the event set for April 7 at the Hoosier Dome Tickets go on sale for 30 at Ticketmaster outlets. Billy Joel trivia win highlights Carlton High School student Kevin Shutes who identified most items in We Didnt Start The Fire earning 25 and prizes. he notes Woodstock as a rock era gathering and mentions Bob Dylan born in Duluth and raised in Hibbing.
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