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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1990
Page
1
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Estelle Listen Muse died in Aiken. The obituary notices her age and funeral details appear on page 6A with full information about her family and services.
Democrats push a 149 billion tax increase to curb the deficit while House Republicans debate boycotting the fight or offering a near-empty substitute. Senate Republicans lean toward Bush, who abandoned a no tax pledge to cut the deficit as a showdown looms in Congress.
Officials from local state and federal levels met residents in Aiken to review flood problems caused by this week's heavy rainfall. County Engineer Roger Berry and County Administrator Scott Barnes led a briefing with maps statistics and videotapes while residents pressed for relief and action. Attendees included U S Rep Butler Derrick State Rep Trene Rudnick Wade Brodie and a Corps of Engineers representative.
Authorities recovered the body of 10 year old Jason Henry of Bethune after a dam break in Kershaw County. The death toll rose to five as about 2000 residents were barred from returning home while forecasters predicted drier conditions ahead. Bobby Parnell Camden fire chief said the body was found 250 yards downstream from the car. About 60 people searched the area overnight.
A legislative delegation heard Ai en and South Africa area residents describe repeated flood damage from poor drainage. They described flooded yards and roads, submerged air conditioning units, and neglected retention ponds. Officials cited nearly $2 million needed to correct the drainage and pond issues.
The U N Security Council passed a rare unanimous resolution condemning Israel for 19 Palestinian deaths. The PLO said it did not go far enough while Israel called the measure unfair. The United States joined in the censure, and a team was to be sent to Israel to investigate.
South Carolina election officials and candidates expect over a million votes in the November general election despite visible voter apathy at rallies. Officials predict more than 70 percent turnout and cite high interest in state races for lieutenant governor and governor.
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