L A leaders envision hopeful future after King verdicts
After federal convictions of two of four officers for violating Rodney King civil rights, Los Angeles returns to normalcy. National Guard demobilizes, sheriff patrols resume, and civic leaders pledge a safer city as Churchgoers celebrate post verdict peace and residents donate to police stations.
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Aiken County Schools Face 1993 94 Budget Deficit
Superintendent Dr. Joseph R. Brooks says without a tax increase about 50 staff could be laid off. Board of Education to discuss four deficit fixes at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the district office. Budget gaps driven by 708 projected new students and state rankings show Aiken spending well below state averages.
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Job Market Thawing For Grads In State Colleges
Colleges report increased recruiting interest from firms like Michel in Greenville and NationsBank in Charlotte. Two to five graduates may be hired this year amid a near two year hiring freeze, with firms seeking specific technical degrees and occasional co op openings. Conference quotes note a brighter outlook than last year as employers request campus interviews.
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Cult Walls Bombarded By Police In Waco Siege
Armored vehicles blasted holes in the Branch Davidian compound walls in Waco Texas after 51 days of siege. Reports say six cult members died as authorities maintain a surrounding blockade and media observe from two miles away.
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Community tips line and local names list
Readers are invited to share story ideas by calling 648 2311. The note lists local residents George Arrington Warrenville Leo Boehmer North Augusta Herbert Kitchens Gibson Ga Herbert Latham North Augusta Mary Meacham Monetta Barline Powell North Augusta Alma Rogers Wagener Alice Sloan Elloree with no further details.
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N. Augusta
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Gibson, Ga
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Monetta
Barline Powell
North Augusta
Alma Rogers
Wagener
Alice Sloan
Elloree
Srebrenica Cease Fire Takes Hold
Srebrenica’s defenders trade town for aid and evacuation after Serb attacks as a cease-fire takes effect. U.N. troops will demilitarize the area by Wednesday and assume security, with 133 evacuees by nightfall. Crowds welcomed U.N. personnel as peace talks loom amid sanctions tightening.
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Former Palmetto Fed executive admits $60,000 theft
Richard Herring, former Palmetto Federal CEO in Aiken South Carolina, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $60,000 from the bank amid personal and financial pressure. He took control in 1990, saw losses and regulatory pressure, and was ousted in 1992 after investigators traced diverted funds and forged endorsements.
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PalFed
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