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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1990
Page
2
On this day in 1983 a suicide truck bombing at Beirut International Airport killed 241 U.S. service members, primarily Marines and sailors, injuring many others and destabilizing Lebanon’s capital.
In a multi story wire roundup, Superman proposes to Lois Lane in the November issue of Superman after Clark Kent is exposed to red kryptonite. The announcement notes no wedding date and hints at complications from his dual identity.
The Aiken Standard is published weekday afternoons and weekend mornings by Aiken Communications Inc. with mailing options listed including three, six, and twelve month rates. Address changes should be sent to P O Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
In Santa Ana California Superior Court Judge Richard Parslow awards custody of a five week old boy to his genetic parents Mark and Crispina Calvert rather than surrogate Anna Johnson in a contract case. Critics call the ruling dangerous and say it creates a breeder class of women while praising the judge for denying a three parent or two natural mother claim.
Smog causing pollution to be reduced 15 percent within six years and then 3 percent annually until federal air quality standards are achieved. Cities must meet standards in five to 15 years, with Los Angeles extending to 20 years. Auto tailpipe emissions fall 30 to 60 percent by 1998, potential second round after 2003. Cleaner gasoline blends to be used in nine worst polluting cities. Special cannisters on auto fuel systems reduce refueling emissions. Industrial sources:
The Associated Press reports a tough clean air bill is poised to pass in both chambers this week and be signed by President Bush. The measure, costing over 22 billion annually, imposes controls on factories businesses autos and power plants and offers 250 million in worker assistance for job losses while utilities may switch to low sulfur coal or scrubbers increasing electric rates.
Senate sponsors push to override President Bushs veto of a major civil rights bill halting work until next year. House sponsor Hawkins cautions against a futile vote without chance of success while the measure seeks to curb workplace discrimination and unlawful quotas. Bush argues the bill risks mandatory hiring quotas despite his veto.
Key disputed aspects of a civil rights bill moving toward a Bush veto. It would ease workplace discrimination lawsuits while restricting damages. The White House argues limits could push employers to quotas and curb penalties.
U S Attorney prepared to question State Rep Luther Taylor as he faces bribery charges for a 4300 payoff on a pari mutuel betting bill. Taylor acknowledged receiving money from lobbyist Ron Cobb while denying vote selling, admitting other lax ethical practices.
State Sen. Jack Lindsay questioned over a $10,000 campaign contribution not reported to authorities. FBI sting at the Statehouse has implicated lobbyist Ron Cobb, who testified about gifts to lawmakers. Cobb received immunity in exchange for cooperation on a parimutuel betting bill.
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