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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1990
Page
1
The broadest U S trade deficit fell to 105.89 billion last year, the smallest in five years, helped by higher merchandise exports and more foreign travel. The current account deficit shrank 16.3 percent from 126.55 billion in 1988, yet stayed above 100 billion for a sixth straight year. The October December gap was 20.57 billion, the smallest quarterly imbalance in almost six years.
Obituary brief lists Elizabeth Adams Jamen Willie M Herrington Waynesoora Chery Isaac Aiken Mathew P Kneece Graniteville Bernice McMillan Hephzibah Lizzie C Proctor Columbia Ruby C Snelling Aiken Ernest W Warnock North Augusta. Page 5A details.
Columbia lawmakers clash over a 3.6 billion dollar state budget amid GOP objections to Ways and Means recommendations. Rep Sharpe labeled the panel’s proposals as insufficient and emphasized a need for sharper tax and spending choices while Sen Moore noted the governor would not draft a budget this year.
A brief report indicates a sharp drop in records as spring enters, with officials noting a 12 percent decline. The item hints at policy or educational issues and directs readers to a GOP page for further details.
A warm spell brings 80s across South Carolina with record highs in Greer and Columbia. Meteorologist Chuck Little notes a large high pressure system off the coast driving warm air from the Gulf. Merchants report brisk outdoor gear sales as Koreans and tourists enjoy beaches, pools, and Myrtle Beach’s Canadian American Days festival amid Hugo’s aftermath.
A leaked two page briefing to Energy Secretary James Watkins lists radiation contamination and safety problems at U S weapons plants. It cites widespread contamination at Hanford Washington and imminent danger from three live wires at the Savannah River Site reactor building.
South Carolina Republicans predict more defections as party switching heats up in Columbia. With qualifying for House and County Council seats opening Friday and closing March 30, insiders expect several moves including a key Democrat switch. Agriculture Commissioner D Lesle Tindal has already switched, marking the first state official to leave the Democrats since 1964.
MOSCOW The Soviet Congress reversed seven decades of tradition by approving a strong presidency and a multiparty system while legalizing private factory ownership. It scrapped the Communist Party's leading role and requires two thirds to pass motions, with mechanisms for recalls and checks on power.
Dana Marie Schwalbert, crowned Aiken's Young Woman of the Year Saturday, celebrates her 17th birthday. The article notes her experiences as a pageant contestant and outlines plans for her reign, with more details on Page 1B.
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