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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1990
Page
2
In 1988, Surgeon General C. Everett Koop released a report declaring that nicotine is addictive in ways comparable to heroin and cocaine, highlighting a bold public health position.
National Briefs describe the Hubble Space Telescope finally locating its target stars. Ed Weiler of NASA says the instrument can lock onto places in space, measure stars, and use them. Since its April 25 launch aboard Discovery the telescope faced expected early troubles. Engineers now cautiously anticipate capturing the first image soon after repeats of delays.
In Wellsburg West Virginia a rural town of four thousand joins a national lifestyle modification study aimed at lowering heart disease. Residents like waitress Vicki Mercer note diet changes yogurt salads and blotting grease from fried foods while program director Bill Reger says the town once mocked as Fat City is becoming recognized as one of the nation s fittest communities. The $3.3 million project tracks cholesterol blood pressure and body fat as the community adopts healthier habits.
South Carolina Republican Henry McMaster released a list totaling 106,476 dollars for his lieutenant governor bid, noting about 30,724 dollars from relatives and McMaster himself. He faces state Senator Sherry Martschnik in a June 12 primary, with Lt. Gov. Nick Theodore awaiting the winner in November. McMaster framed the data as full disclosure and discussed a past marijuana admission.
Aiken community notices show plans for Saturday and Sunday meetings organized by local council officials. Details include venue and contact points for residents to participate in upcoming sessions.
After losing an extradition appeal in the state Supreme Court, Richard Starrett is back in Georgia facing the death penalty for allegedly raping and killing a teenager last year. He also has four life sentences from South Carolina for kidnapping and sexual assaults dating to 1967 and 1988, with Georgia seeking the death penalty for the January 1989 murder of 15 year old Jean McCrea. The Supreme Court denied a stay of extradition, and corrections officials delivered Starrett to Georgia authorities in Augusta.
Columbia reporting that Lt. Gov. Nick Theodore ruled against 38 million dollars in new revenue in the 1990-91 state budget. The decision blocks plans to borrow 36 million for Hurricane Hugo expenses and to raise 2 million from a ticket admissions tax, while leaving possible changes to automobile sales tax still under review.
Secretary of State James A. Baker III said he would press Soviet leaders to explain why they have not begun a dialogue with Baltic republic leaders. He warned that congressional concern over Baltic policies could derail a new U S Soviet trade pact as talks continue toward a Washington summit. The Baltic leaders seek independence talks with Gorbachev amid mounting tension ahead of the May 30 summit.
President Bush's personal worth is listed at 2.35 million with 49 thousand in liabilities. His seaside Kennebunkport home is valued at 892 thousand. Vice President Quayle and wife Marilyn report assets from 691 thousand to over 1.045 million with a mortgage of 100k to 250k and gifts exceeding 100 dollars from single sources.
Liberty Texas faces rising Trinity River floodwaters as discharges from Lake Livingston reach 88 000 cfs with 90 000 expected and a crest due today. 7000 residents warned to evacuate as a 45 year high looms. Some 200 square miles of SE Texas at risk. area around 50 miles south of dam to 60 miles northeast of Houston under threat.
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