Women push into Senate fields reshapes realignments
The AP reports Gloria O'Dell of Kansas and Geri Rothman-Serot of Missouri won Democratic primaries, becoming the eighth and ninth women to gain Senate nominations. Incumbents Bob Dole and Christopher Bond won easy GOP primaries as women and change reshape campaigns. Vander Jagt and Nichols lost their House seats, while Mississippi court-ordered races show gains for Black candidates. Missouri voters see Attorney General William Webster edge rivals in a tight gubernatorial primary.
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Residents oppose Aiken storm drainage plan on Rollingwood Road
Rollingwood residents resist a six foot stormwater pipe through backyards to fix flooding in Kalmia Hill. They fear damage to antiques Civil War relics and a cherished magnolia tree. a public meeting is set at the Aiken Municipal Complex to discuss options and timing.
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Braves Superstation blackout plan could curb WTBS broadcasts
Washington reports centered on a proposed amendment to a cable reform bill that could block superstation coverage of Braves games when a local station airs the same game. Officials differ on scope, with potential wider blackout zones if enacted.
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Local tip line invites story ideas via phone
Readers are urged to share news ideas by calling 648 2311. The notice emphasizes a direct line to submit tips and story concepts for consideration.
Death notices from South Carolina and Georgia communities
Obituaries list deaths of Judy B. Grant Kite Georgia Sara Griffin Spartanburg Ernest J. Pelletier Aiken Bessie Picklesimer Aiken Clyde Porter Williston Beatrice C. Quattlebaum Aiken Henry W. Sharpe North Augusta Pearl R. Wren Aiken with no further biographical details provided.
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Spartanburg
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Aiken
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Ailing Reservists Start New Medical Test Round
The 450th Ordnance Company members returning from Saudi Arabia show symptoms similar to petroleum poisoning. Dr Theron Randolph links two confirmed cases to poisoning and recommends tests at the Aiken County Veterans Affairs office. Capt Jim Vause recalls diesel fuel exposure and kerosene heaters as possible health factors.
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Kurd War Ties Up Iraq Firepower
Western experts say Saddam Hussein’s forces are tied up against Kurds in the northeast and Shiite groups in the south, limiting Iraq’s ability to threaten Kuwait. Jane’s Defense Weekly estimates Iraq has 350,000 to 400,000 troops across 28 to 30 divisions, down from about 1 million two years earlier. Baghdad Radio marks Aug 2 as the invasion’s second anniversary and repeats claims Kuwait is part of Iraq.
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