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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1990
Page
2
On this day in 1900 the United States witnessed its first automobile show. The event opened at Madison Square Garden under the Automobile Club of America, marking a milestone in automotive history.
Wire reports say police killed at least 12 Hindus attempting to storm a disputed mosque in Ayodhya while violence across India and neighboring nations leaves nearly 280 dead. The unrest jeopardizes Prime Minister V P Singh's hold as he faces a confidence vote after Hindu withdrawals from the coalition.
London ministers rally around Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher after cabinet exits over European policy. John MacGregor named to lead in the Commons replacing Geoffrey Howe. Kenneth Clarke moves to education with William Waldegrave becoming health secretary, amid inflation near 11 percent and slowing growth. In Detroit, Devil's Night arson rises with 281 fires and 22 arson arrests. London also backs a global ban on ocean dumping with a plan to end sea dumping by 1995 and binding rules for signatory nations.
Sri Lankan officials report Tamil rebels evacuated Mannar Island without resistance as 2000 government troops using amphibious craft, gunboats, and air cover swept the area. a cache of abandoned vehicles including an ambulance was found but no guerrillas were seen.
The Southern Labor Institute reports South Carolina worsened in labor conditions over two years, dropping to No. 46 and ranking near the bottom for quality of life and income. The study cites high infant mortality, taxes, crime, and environmental poisons, with 35 indicators. Local officials dispute findings while noting growth and jobs.
Soviet Moldavia faced rapid violence as Moldavian troops clashed with Russian and Ukrainian separatists. Fighting in Dubossary left at least three dead and nine wounded, with separatists seizing a government building and declaring elections for an independent parliament. The republic declared sovereignty last year and formed a new national guard amid broader minority tensions including the Gagauz.
The Miami-Dade area faces unrest as blacks denounce the promotion of 39-year-old Octavio Visiedo over a Black veteran administrator for the county school superintendent post. Recalled anger links to past riots, boycotts, and calls to vote out mayor and commissioners amid alleged racial bias in leadership.
Angered by a campaign ad, Henry McMaster pledges to sue Lt. Gov. Nick Theodore, labeling the accusation against Rusty Corvette a lie. The dispute centers on Corvette’s parole history and a 1984 letter McMaster allegedly signed translating his stance as U.S. attorney.
A U S Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled the NRC overstepped by pushing a one step licensing scheme that would merge construction and operation permits. The decision keeps required second hearings in place to allow public input and new information during construction. The ruling preserves enhanced public scrutiny praised by anti nuclear groups and NRC officials weigh next steps.
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