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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1989
Page
6
South Carolina faces a large illiteracy challenge with about 500000 non readers and 3 million residents overall reading below needed levels. The program led by James L. Godwin links technical colleges, literacy councils, and employers to boost job skills and earnings through GED attainment and better reading.
South Carolina initiative for workforce excellence cites high costs of incarceration and low literacy. Godwin, in the 1960s veteran, urges a six to seven year plan to raise reading skills and work understanding for workers at risk, warning of a Third World outcome if not addressed. He compares to Japan and Pacific Rim nations as success models.
DOE and Watkins plan to restart Savannah River Site reactors next year while noting remaining uncertainties about safety and a detailed restart program review mid-April 1990. Critics from Greenpeace and energy groups demand full environmental review and tests before any restart.
Steve Wright, manager of the Savannah River Site Environmental Division, told DOE advisory members the program is a serious, comprehensive effort with a $200 million budget and 1,000 staff. The division coordinates with EPA and DHEC daily to monitor air, water, and sanitation, and highlights forest planting as a top achievement. A major project is the $127 million K Reactor cooling tower aimed to meet DHEC standards and be operational by 1992.
Prince Charles leads a renewed push for human scale architecture and a new Poundbury town on his Dorchester estate. He argues modern design dangers and favors traditional classical styles with accessible services within ten minutes. Architects debate his influence and vision for Britain.
Westinghouse Savannah River Co reports small amounts of Plutonium 238 released from the F Area laboratory ventilation system. Contamination detected Wednesday on the lab roof and nearby road, and Thursday on the roof of a cafeteria under construction. Replacement of the ventilation system is underway with full completion expected next year. Twenty five construction workers were checked for contamination. no employee contamination found.
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