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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1990
Page
1
In Washington crowds form early for Mark Furstenberg’s breads at the Marvelous Market on Connecticut Avenue. The two pound loaves range from baguettes to rye and olive breads with prices from 1.25 to 7.50, as ovens run from 11 pm through the night and into morning to meet demand.
President Bush and lawmakers dodged a crisis as the new fiscal year began but must sell Congress on 134 billion dollars in new taxes and widespread cuts. Republicans voice concern while White House officials back the deal as Democrats brace for tough votes. The plan includes Medicare premium hikes, tax increases on gasoline, alcohol and cigarettes, and broad cuts, with deficit reduction claimed at 500 billion yet risking a higher debt.
Dale Stephens, once a high school girl dreaming of forever marriage, divorced a year ago leaving two young children, a jobless future, and meager insurance. She supports herself by full time work, attends to groceries on a tight budget, and plans to study business skills to secure a better job and benefits.
President Bush raises pressures on Saddam Hussein at the United Nations and in talks with world leaders. The United States seeks a Kuwaiti retreat through embargoes and potential force, with the Soviet Union backing a Security Council response.
Obituary line announces deaths including Roger Barrett of Williston Ronald E Doyle II of Beech Island Charlotte Johnson of Edgefield Robert E Johnson of Trenton Donald A Madore of Aiken Matha Mattowe Darington Carrie E O Neal of Hephzit Convent Statesti Willard Smith of Denmark Carnell Weathersbee of North Augusta. Please see Page 48 for details.
Washington reports the proposed five year budget package would raise costs for many. Elderly Medicare cuts, farm subsidies cut by 13 billion dollars, higher taxes for some families, reduced social programs for others. Jobless benefits would be delayed. White House aides say the plan dents the federal deficit and boosts economy, though questions remain about oil prices and foreign investment. Senate leaders warn of widespread impact across demographics.
Edgefield County schools resumed regular bus service after a Friday strike left 28 of 44 drivers absent or sick. Superintendent Clarence Dickert said many students waited roadside and, in one case, two students were left outside all day without food or water.
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