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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1990
Page
1
A weather forecast notes rising clouds across the region with a chance of storms. Meteorologists warn unsettled conditions by evening into night, with possible localized downpours and gusty winds. Flooding risk remains low but isolated showers could affect coastal and low-lying areas. Officials urge residents to monitor updates and secure outdoor items.
NASA plans to unite the Apollo fire and Challenger disaster remains in an abandoned missile silo near Cape Canaveral. The Apollo capsule from Langley will be buried atop the shuttle wreckage with 31 cartons of hardware and investigative material. No ceremony or marker is planned, and the event targets an arrival around May 20.
The National Safety Council urged all states to adopt a 0.08 percent blood-alcohol driving limit. While 0.1 is common, California Maine Oregon and Utah already use 0.08. The council says a uniform standard would aid police handling and raise public awareness amid 23,000 yearly deaths and about 350,000 serious injuries from alcohol-related crashes.
Obituary notices report deaths of Leroy L. Carter of Gloverville David L. Chapman of Saluda Sweetie Mae Hilton of Augusta Edna D. Honeycutt of Aiken Maurice C. Howe of Augusta Mildred L. Nettles of Aiken Hilda John B. Whitsett of North Augusta and W R Wiggins of North Augusta. Details appear on page 104.
Washington lawmakers debate deficit reduction with Bush in talks that could include tax increases. Democrats weigh joining budget bargaining as the economy slows and the deficit grows. Senate and House leaders plan to consult their members amid calls for action in an election year.
NATO remains in a decisive phase as it adapts to postwar Europe and weighs the Soviet Union as a potential partner in a new security structure. Secretary General Manfred Woerner stressed neutrality is not viable and warned against dual membership in NATO and the Warsaw Pact.
Aiken County Council opens a budget session facing a deficit of over 1.79 million with a 1991 budget described as one-time austere and hold the line no tax increase. Administrator Bates presents a 21.489 million revenue plan and 21.081 million spending plan for July 1990 to June 1991, balanced by shifting about 1.5 million to debt service.
President Jaime Paz Zamora visits Washington as U S officials tout Bolivia’s push to curb coca leaf production and reduce its role as a major supplier of cocaine bound for the United States. The U S plans to double or triple trainer numbers and may seek up to 150 million dollars in annual aid, with Bolivian officials signaling tougher measures next year.
Late Monday negotiations moved from the Charles E. Simons Jr. Federal Courthouse to its front lawn as Justice Kennedy planned a round at Augusta National with Judges Hill and Simons. Kennedy joked that a few extra strokes for handicapping would be proper while attending dinner as Simons’ guests.
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