01 Sep 1989
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1989
Page
1
Dr. Domingo Tan, a physicist in Alexandria, unveils Instant Car Kooler, a spray with 10 percent ethyl alcohol and 90 percent water plus mint scent. He demonstrates by spraying into a Dodge reached 122 degrees, suggesting the product rapidly cools enclosed cars.
Boston welcomes the 47th World Science Fiction Convention at the Hynes Center with more than 5,000 writers scientists and fans arriving for a weekend of filking confabs and panels on sci fi’s future. Attendees wear Star Trek uniforms propeller beanies and themed T shirts.
Partly cloudy skies with a chance of thunderstorms tonight and Saturday. Lows near 70, tomorrow's high in the low 90s. Details on Page 4A.
Obituary notices list the deaths of Rev Mark Bedingfield in Greenwood Mary Sue Davis in Williston Clarence Drayton in Boston Frances E Green in Graniteville James P McKinney in Aiken and Wilma A Rachels in Augusta with page reference to further details on page 4A
The newspaper notes an error on the Opinions page with an incorrect date and apologizes for the inconvenience to readers. The item is a brief correction notice from the publication.
Energy Secretary James D. Watkins rejected a Washington Post report that he had chosen a July restart date for the K-reactor at Savannah River Site and that two sister reactors would follow within three and six months. He said no final restart date will be announced before spring 1990 and no decision on any restart schedule has been made.
The article marks a 50th anniversary of World War II beginning with Germany's invasion of Poland. It recalls the global conflict, major battle sites, and the toll on life and infrastructure, highlighting American enlistment, casualties, and commemoration in Aiken County with veteran interviews forthcoming.
Washington reports the unemployment rate at 5.2 percent in August with non-farm payrolls up 110,000. Strikes trimmed totals by about 108,000, and July growth was revised up to 184,000. Manufacturing and construction posted gains, auto manufacturing rose 25,000, hourly earnings barely changed, while the work week eased slightly.
A Medellin paint factory was struck by a bombing injuring at least 13 people. The blast damaged 20 cars and caused about 300000 dollars in damage. Police note the incident fits a wave of drug violence amid Colombia's security crackdown.
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