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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1989
Page
2
In 1984 emergency officials tracked Tropical Storm Isidore, the ninth named storm of the Atlantic season, moving northward as authorities monitor potential impacts and preparedness measures.
Washington reports a partisan clash as Republicans and Democrats trade accusations of pressure ahead of a close vote on President Bush's capital gains tax cut. Minority Leader Michel and Speaker Foley clash over tactics with both sides claiming leverage and lobbying will continue.
A New England Journal study suggests diuretics may directly affect body tissue, increasing heart attack risk and diabetic conditions while raising cholesterol. Researchers urge doctors to consider alternatives for hypertension treatment.
GAO chief Charles A. Bowsher told a Senate panel that the FHA backed fund is in the red and may require up to 5 billion dollars from Congress over the next few years. Shortfalls come as homeowners in weak economies struggle to pay mortgages and HUD mismanagement concerns are cited. The same report notes Southern lawmakers who once hindered the Reagan era are again pivotal in tax plan battles with President Bush.
The Aiken Standard established in 1867 is published weekday afternoons and Saturday and Sunday mornings by Aiken Communications Inc. The address is P.O. Box 456 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29802. Second class postage paid at Aiken SC. Postmaster address changes to P.O. Box 456.
At Fort Sill Oklahoma an errant artillery round struck near a rifle range as soldiers lined up to leave. Three soldiers were killed and 23 wounded with two seriously injured and others in stable condition. Investigators seek cause options including misaimed howitzer or incorrect powder charge.
In Charlotte a judge warned defense lawyers to curb repetitive testimonies from Bakker supporters after a believer said he would trust the PTL founder. Arnold Santier of Bradenton Fla testified faith in Bakker as the cross examination probed his fundraising claims.
A Grand Canyon Airlines de Havilland Twin Otter crashed into a hill during final approach at Grand Canyon Airport killing 10. Eleven others survived as the fuselage remained largely intact. The pilot and co-pilot were among the dead. eight were critically injured. The wings were sheared off by pines but the fuselage endured. Authorities described the survivors as shellshocked and dazed.
President Bush and governors wrap a two day summit at the University of Virginia aimed at national education goals and reduced red tape. Heated talks surfaced over federal spending and preschool support while critics urged practical standards and measurable outcomes.
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