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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1990
Page
1
Tokyo based Avanti Co plans Gorby dolls next month, a 10 inch figure of Mikhail Gorbachev. It wears a jacket or sweatshirt and squeaks when squeezed. The main model sells for 25 dollars, a cheaper orange green red or black “Gorby bank” costs about 12 dollars.
Sta cey Hoover will marry Mark Butcher in a Newport turkey barn that once housed 6,000 birds. The 23 year old says about 225 guests will attend since no church could seat them all, with support from her parents Jim and Sandra Hoover.
Obituary notices report deaths including Eugene W. Bat Beulah E. Beasley Mackie L. Boynton Lilly Stewart Rose 8. Warren, Jimmie Wilson and others from North Augusta Warrenville Edgefield Jacksonville and Mitchell. Details appear on Page 3B.
Gorbachev told reporters in the Kremlin he is serious about talks to curb nuclear weapons before the May 31 to June 3 Washington summit, saying he did not know if goals would be met but that progress is possible. Baker pressed for a concrete accord on air and sea launched missiles amid mixed signals from the U. S. side.
Local governments and state leaders reached a deal on landfill fees that could clear the way for a comprehensive recycling and waste reduction bill in South Carolina. The House rejected a bottle bill proposal requiring a five cent deposit on beverage containers, ending Rep. Ed Simpson’s push to curb litter. The agreement delays a five dollar per ton landfill fee with three dollars staying local for waste programs and two dollars funding a state trust for health and environmental work, plus penalties on other waste streams. Local officials warn of possible financial hardship from safeguards and landfill lining requirements.
Gorbachev signaled willingness to explore options to resolve Lithuania's independence dispute within the Soviet constitutional process. Baltic prime minister Kazimiera Prunskiene said progress was made but key differences remain. She was to meet Secretary of State Baker as tensions shadowed the Gorbachev Bush summit.
Pimlico notes Dogwood president W C Campbell said post position draw for the 115th Preakness Stakes matters little as Summer Squall drew No 7 with nine horses in the field following injuries to Pleasant Tap and Champagne for Ashley. Unbridled is the 7-5 early favorite with Mister Frisky at 10-1 and Mister Unbridled drawing No 6 alongside. Campbell praised Squall and Unbridled while noting the tough field and the damp Dixie Handicap result where Two Moccasins won.
Emergency crews halt flood rescue to deter curious sightseers as Texas residents battle rising Trinity River floods from Lake Livingston. Waters cover 200 square miles, with 75 homes damaged in Camilla Cove and at least 13 deaths in Texas, plus widespread damage across Oklahoma and Missouri. Homes, roads, and mobile homes inundated. residents rely on boats for access as floodwaters rise.
Manila reports that after five days of exploratory discussions US negotiators pledged to seek greater aid to the Philippines while planning further talks on renewing the lease for Subic Bay Naval Base Clark Air Base and four smaller US installations. The joint communique noted possible talks on a new friendship and security framework.
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