21 Mar 1989
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1989
Page
1
The Pacer moved to a 12-2 record after a decisive performance on Page 9A, with standout contributions from key players and a dominant team showing. The win underscores their strong season trajectory and playoff prospects.
In Anaheim, AP reports guidelines for cholesterol testing fail to identify about two thirds of children with unhealthy blood cholesterol. Dr. Dennis Davidson of UC Irvine says current screening recognizes only about one third of kids at risk, supporting calls for universal testing to gauge future heart disease risk.
AP reports lawmakers Rep Chester Atkins and Sen Wyche Fowler push national water efficiency standards for fixtures including toilets to curb waste. Atkins notes the average American uses over 18 000 gallons yearly, with about 40 percent going down toilets. Massachusetts recently set strict toilet efficiency rules aiming to save 70 million gallons daily by the early 21st century.
The forecast shows a 100 percent chance of showers in Young with a mid-70s high. Tonight cools with a chance of thundershowers and mid-40s low. Wednesday remains cloudy and rainy with a high near 50 and a low around 40. Details on Page 8A.
A list of deceased individuals includes Mrs. Elizabeth Allen of Blackville Mrs. Maxie White Bert of Belvedere Mrs. Alzener J Brown of Corona New York Mrs. Lila Strickland Corder of Pelion Emily M Ellington of Augusta G V Gunter of Cayce Wyman Hutto of Lexington Robert P Kurize of Aiken Martha Floyd Leaphart of Aiken Julia Miller Mims of Edgefield John Myers of Warrenville Henry Walker Jr of Bath and Kevin Wright of Warrenville.
The article notes a record sparse winter in New England with North Adams averaging 70 inches of snowfall yet this season only 18 inches. Central to the piece are quotes from John Hockridge of New England Weather Associations and Robert Lautzenheiser, highlighting the region's drought impact and Quabbin Reservoir nearing its lowest level in 16 years as a winter storm hits areas including Boston and New Hampshire.
Washington report shows February consumer prices rise, led by gasoline, with two month gain near 6.5 percent and inflation fears rising. Economists warn Fed policy may require higher rates and possible recession. Markets tremble after wholesale inflation climbs 1 percent for a second month as investors await CPI details.
An expert warns that current price rises could rival the severe inflation of the late 1970s and early 1980s, signaling a potential long fight ahead for households and policymakers. The commentary stresses the need for careful monetary and fiscal responses to curb runaway costs.
The article compares this winter’s snowfall in Northeastern cities to a typical winter, noting the percentage of total average precipitation received and the daily average temperature deviation in degrees Fahrenheit. It highlights how much snow and cold exceeded normal levels.
Westinghouse Savannah River Co. faces a six month test as SRP contractor starting April 1. The DOE award fee plan ties up to 7.5 million in performance payments to safety and quality outcomes. Reactors and tritium production have been idle for upgrades, with six month ratings emphasizing safely returning units to productive capacity.
A DOE study urges considering a linear accelerator to produce tritium as a contingency while continuing the plan for new reactors. Los Alamos and Brookhaven scientists call the reactor path lowest risk, but note an accelerator could be built in 8–9 years at about 2.3 billion dollars, with Hanford offering power advantages for such a facility.
Public Citizen Health Research Group urged decisive steps to help Americans quit smoking via physician training and expanded Medicare and Medicaid coverage for cessation therapies. They cited 390,000 annual deaths and $65 billion in costs, noting many physicians and residents lack formal cessation counseling.
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