Simpkins Earns Olympic Silver In Barcelona Triple Jump
Charlie Simpkins of Aiken captured the silver medal in the triple jump at the Barcelona Olympics behind Mike Conley. Simpkins rose from eighth after four jumps to second on his final attempt, finishing 57-9, as Conley posted 59-7 1/2 aided by wind. His mother Essie Jordan watched from the stands and broke through security for a kiss after the event.
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Economic dip shows growth erratic and weak
The Commerce Department reported a 0.2 percent drop in the Index of Leading Indicators in June, the first decline in six months, signaling erratic and weak growth. Analysts note it is not a recession signal but highlights vulnerability through the elections, impacting voter sentiment and incumbent prospects. The index had risen in prior months, with May up 0.6 percent and earlier gains in April and March.
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Economic Recovery Lagging In Carolina
South Carolina Economic Indicators shows May was weaker than April with 10 of 16 variables down, five up, and one unchanged. Initial unemployment claims jumped 20.2 percent while unemployment benefits fell 10 percent. The average workweek improved to around 41.9 hours.
S C Voters Favor Clinton In South Carolina Poll
The Associated Press reports a near tie in South Carolina with Democrat Bill Clinton at 42 percent and President Bush at 36 percent among 303 registered voters surveyed July 25 28. Undecided total 22 percent, margin of error 6 points. Political analyst Earl Black notes a six point lead is modest before the Republican convention.
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Senate votes to curb and end nuclear testing by 1996
The Senate approved a nine month moratorium on weapons testing and an absolute test ban beginning October 1 1996 by a 68 to 26 vote. The measure, attached to a 22 billion energy and water bill, signals strong bipartisan pressure on Bush and mirrors moves by France and Russia toward moratoria.
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Local Names Appear In Warmer Community Notices
Josephine Asney Mattie Hightower Augusta Harold Hutto Gloverville Vernette Rhine Denmark Levi Shirley Columbia Eunice Sloan Martinez Mildred Mason Smith Aiken listed in community notices. Names span several towns and households, indicating regional civil, social, or church records filed in local papers.
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Aiken
Important To New Nancy Aiken Miss Aiken County
Nancy Moore Thurmond, a rising University of South Carolina senior, was crowned Miss Aiken County defeating odds and following in family pageant footsteps. Her mother, Nancy Moore Thurmond, won the state crown in 1965 and lent a crown pin as a good luck token.
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