13 Aug 1992
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1992
Page
1
U S inflation remained tame as the Labor Department reports a 0.1 percent rise in July CPI the smallest since May. Retail sales rose 0.5 percent while June data were revised lower. Weekly unemployment claims fell 96,000 to 403,000 signaling cautious near term labor market.
Washington reports the textile industry backs NAFTA with cautions. ATMI leader Mac Cates says details must satisfy major concerns on customs enforcement and rule of origin. Officials note tariff elimination and U.S. exports to Mexico could rise by 250 million immediately and 700 million in six years.
Former North Augusta High English teacher Jean Clark has been offered an English and language arts position at North Augusta Middle School. Area 2 superintendent James Martin says a decision is awaited as Clark reviews duties. Her lawyer Luther Battiste II notes she seeks a detailed outline of responsibilities.
Readers are urged to call a dedicated line to report tips and story ideas. The notice lists several names and cities including Layton Berry Williston Glen Carmichael Auy Louis Collins Aiken James Goodson Anderson Dodie Hutson Salley Allen Newsome Graniteville Louise Martin Jamaica NY Charles Ready Warrenville Masten Varney North Augusta.
President Bush announced James A. Baker will resign as secretary of state and be replaced by Lawrence Eagleburger as acting secretary. Sam Skinner will become general chairman of the Republican National Committee, likely a figurehead role under Rich Bond.
Clinton says he is assembling a transition team and would consider independents for a cabinet if he wins. He criticizes the current partisan atmosphere and emphasizes readiness to govern, noting transition planning has begun.
Aiken County School Board votes 3 2 to drop a $97.8 million plan for four new schools and renovations. Absent members Shaw Verenes favored continuing, while Reames and Chriswell supported proceeding. The measure would have gone to voters on November 3.
The Aiken Standard outlines the upcoming school year with key dates programs and resources for students teachers and families. It highlights supply lists registration deadlines bus routes and district policies to help prepare for fall classes.
Ben B Timmerman Motors Incorporated and family sue Chrysler Motor Company and Chrysler Credit Corporation in federal court seeking 25 million dollars. The action claims violation of the Automobile Dealers Day in Court Act and alleges a conspiracy with Chrysler employees to force the dealership out of business.
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