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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1987
Page
1
The IMF reports a 1980 to 1984 discrepancy totaling 388 billion dollars as debits exceed credits across 151 member countries. The shortfall peaked at 113.9 billion in 1982 and though reduced, remains large as the fund prepares a June release.
Forecasters warn of a cool night with lows in the mid 30s. Sunny skies persist tomorrow with a chilly high in the mid 50s.
Obituary brief lists multiple individuals including Frances E. Guillebeau Augusta Almarie Harris Augusta Henry Howard Aiken Bessie Little Aiken Norine S Santisteven North Augusta Josie L Shaw Langley Bertha Smith Whitmire Estelle F Smith Gilbert Lucky Smith Gibson Ga Manley E Smith Cheraw Bobby Strickland Augusta Hearrie Thomas North Augusta. Details follow on page 5A.
A heavy double blizzard left hundreds stranded as snow piled up to eight feet in parts of the Midwest. Interstate highways were closed and schools canceled from Nebraska to Omaha while National Guardsmen airlift hay to livestock in Kansas. Temperatures plunged into the 20s across several states as farmers faced crop threats and frost risks to peaches and other fruit.
Local growers fear frost will injure peaches as temperatures fall to mid 30s tonight and linger cold into the week. Johnston area producer James C. Holmes notes limited options to protect 500 acres and warns damage could occur if temperatures dip into the 20s for several hours.
Oregon Rep. Ron Wyden advocates independent oversight of DOE weapons facilities to ensure safety and objectivity. He argues management conflicts hinder safety and environmental measures, urging a bill to require NRC regulation for DOE reactors, with Sen. Glenn backing similar action.
The Aiken Mile Track hosts the event on April 4 with gates at 10 a.m. post time 1 p.m. St. Joseph's Hospital sponsors. Admission is 5 dollars for adults and 2 dollars for children 6 to 11. Tickets sold at the Chamber of Commerce Woodruff Drug Aiken Drug and Revco. Railside parking 45 dollars for first row with four tickets and 30 dollars for second row with four tickets. Reserved parking available to campers and motor homes on second row.
Congress faces a major clash with President Reagan as Democrats push to override his veto of an 88 billion highway construction bill. The measure would fund road and mass transit projects and allow 65 mph speeds on rural interstates, with a two thirds vote needed in both chambers.
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