Governors Worry Over Clinton Health Reform Agenda
The nation's governors praised Clinton for elevating health care reform but warned against Washington driven costs and mandates. They urged state administration and warned against a one size fits all plan while Clinton prepares a National Governors Association speech. Governors from California, Colorado and South Carolina voiced concerns over federal budgeting, tax shifts, and implications for small businesses and state initiatives.
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Colorado
Roy Romer
California
Pete Wilson
Hot Dog Day Sparks Downtown Aiken Back-To-School Drive
Ai ken Standard representatives and co workers served nearly 900 hot dogs and Cokes to visitors merchants and shoppers in downtown Aiken to highlight back to school shopping during Hot Dog Day. The effort aimed to boost merchant attention and create summer fun as part of downtown browsing.
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Aiken Standard
Karla Strong
Aiken
Diane Starkie
Owntown
Investigators Say Car May Lead To Jordan's Killer
Fayetteville authorities name several potential suspects in the slaying of Michael Jordan's father James Jordan. They view the crime as a spur of the moment opportunity and plan multiple arrests, including a teen charged with stripping Jordan's abandoned Lexus.
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Fayetteville
N.C
Michael Jordan
James
Sumberland County
Art Binder
Binder
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Bedsole
FBI
Here
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McColl
8.C
Gary Farrior
Video Poker Faces Federal Court Challenge in South Carolina
Video poker operators prepare for a federal court hearing as they challenge the state’s new law. The rule, aimed at regulating game rooms, has led to closures and mothballed machines, with officials noting fines and ongoing enforcement depending on the court outcome. The case hinges on whether the measure can be enforced.
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South Carolina
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Ray Stevens
Peter Elliman
Frida
Revenue Department
Danny Brazell
Brazell
At A Glance Video Poker Rules
South Carolina video poker regulations cap games per location and cap winnings, prohibit play between midnight Saturday and 6 am, require establishments earn substantial income from non gambling sources, bar cash payouts to players under 21, and set a 1994 heeding limit of 128 dollars in a 24 hour period.
Citadel Considers Appeal Over Women Enrolling
Citadel board members weigh appealing a federal court ruling that allows a woman to enroll in classes at the state military college. Executive committee votes to defer decision to the full Board of Visitors amid an injunction letting 18-year-old Shannon Faulkner study with the Corps of Cadets starting Aug. 27.
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Citadel
State Military College
William Prioleau
Citadel Board of Visitors
Julian G. Frasier III
Sumter
Pope urges unity and vows against false morality
Pope John Paul II in Denver denounces false morality and calls for abstinence from abortion and contraception. He condemns euthanasia drugs and sexual abuse by priests, acknowledging U.S. church taint while urging prayer as the primary remedy as 18,000 attend at McNichols Sports Arena. A Vatican panel will study abuse cases amid reports of some 400 priest offenders.
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