17 Sep 1991
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1991
Page
1
A mostly sunny day gives way to a chance of isolated storms in the afternoon. Humid conditions persist with temperatures reaching the upper 80s, while light winds from the south ease the heat. At night expect clearing skies and warm temperatures inland.
Washington AP reports Senators from both parties see positive odds for Clarence Thomas to join the Supreme Court as the Senate Judiciary Committee moves to hear about 90 witnesses with varied views. Thomas concludes a five day interview thanking the committee and his family. Democrats say he dodged questions, but committee support appears likely. Senators Hatch predicts at least eight committee votes to advance his nomination.
The notice lists the deaths of Bertha Burckhalter Williston Fintey Grey Hephzibah Elmore Hall Batesburg Henry W. Haskell Barnwell Robert Lanham Jr Augusta Helen C. Mixon Falls Church Va Michael Morrison Augusta T C Usry Bath Bartow Walsh Flagler Beach Fla See page 5A for details.
The Associated Press reports a 50 percent jump in property burned in 1990 South Carolina arson cases, totaling 1,385 fires with 386 resolved. Officials cite economic stress as a driver, noting arson for revenge or debt relief as factors, and warn insurers faces profit-driven schemes amid ongoing investigations.
Manila reports that President Aquino suspended the base shutdown at Subic Bay to allow a popular vote on the U.S. military presence. Senado rejection of a new lease presses a constitutional issue while Clark Air Base faces closure next year.
August revenue collections exceed 1.4 million, lifting available funds to 3.397 million in cash and investments. Treasurer Margie Plunkett cites a 4.8 million tax anticipation note, with 3 million in a local pool and 800000 drawn for county checks. Fiscal year start showed a 900000 deficit, to be reduced by hiring freezes and austerity.
Freddy Krueger returns in Freddy’s Dead The Final Nightmare leading box office with 13 million in weekend sales. New Line promises the sixth entry is the finale while The Dream Child earlier opened in 1989 at 8.1 million. Dead Again slips to second with 3.8 million as The Commitments 2.51 million, Terminator 2 2.48 million, and Hot Shots! 2.25 million.
Army records show a February 27 Gulf War incident where Iraqi rocket propelled grenades caused misidentification by U S gunners in the 3rd Brigade 2nd Armored, leading to a fatal friendly fire barrage. Six soldiers were killed and 25 wounded as gunners mistook heat flashes for enemy tanks.
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