31 Oct 1991
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1991
Page
1
Washington AP report cites Transportation Secretary Skinner saying belt use rose to 59 percent after a summer campaign. He notes progress toward Bush’s 70 percent goal by end of 1992, up from 20 percent decades ago and from about 50 percent in recent years.
Freddie Johnson survived three days trapped in an overturned car in a ditch and repeatedly asked if he had won the Florida lottery. He had been en route from Florida after buying tickets for the $89.9 million drawing when his vehicle crashed. A farmer found him and sheriff's deputies noted his hope of winning amid rescue.
Obituary notices list Vera Copeland Montmorenci Ollie Creech Barnwell William Shuler Bowman Maude P Smith Augusta with page reference 9A for full details.
A Department of Energy report concludes the Savannah River Site PUFF plutonium facility, closed in 1983 after partial decontamination, poses no health risk to workers or the public. DOE outlines long term Pu-238 strategies and emphasizes safety standards and standby decommissioning plans.
A report notes Arabs demand return of land in a case connected to United Way dated Wednesday October 30 with a documented amount of 2 178 662 dollars.
In Madrid the Arab and Jordanian delegates press demands to halt settlements and recover Arab lands while Shamir rejects a land for peace focus. The talks, under U S Soviet auspices, hinge on venue and presence, with future rounds debated and site disputes intensifying the peace process.
The United Way of Aiken County reports finishing its 1991 campaign at Houndslake Country Club with $2,178,662 raised, 6.3 percent above last year, exceeding the $2.1 million goal to support more than 20 agencies. Sid Ballentine praised volunteers and staff for the community-wide victory.
A Horse Creek Valley Republican drive collects signatures to urge abolishing the auto insurance recoupment fee. Billy and Glenda Wilson lead the effort to hand carry names to the General Assembly, aiming for thousands of motorists’ support and stronger pressure on the legislature. The fee funds claims for uninsured and under insured drivers, with 2,000 petition stacks totaling an estimated 25,000 names collected over about 45 days.
Charles Kneece 72 former Aiken County School Superintendent collapsed from about two dozen fire ant bites while changing oil in his backyard. Wife Abbie Kneece rushed for EMS. he was treated at Lexington County Hospital and recovering at home.
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