Aiken Wins Upgraded Fire Rating Boosts Insurance Savings
Mayor H Odell Weeks announced Aiken becomes the first in South Carolina or Southeast to earn Class 2 fire protection. Premium reductions up to seven percent on residential policies and significant cuts for mercantile buildings follow, with suburban areas gaining as well. City officials credit merged Public Safety Dept, water improvements, and strong leadership for the stronger rating.
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South Carolina Insurance Services Office
Aiken
Roland Windham
Discrimination at the Gas Pump in Editorial View
Guest editorial argues cash discounts at gas stations unfairly burden loyal customers who pay with credit cards. It asserts loyalty built over years subsidizes casual users and questions the fairness of rewarding cash payers while charging premium for full service.
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United States
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Thought For Today Grins When He Fights Quote
A quotation from Sir Winston Churchill (1874 1965) notes approval of a man who grins during combat and struggle. The remark reflects Churchill's blunt, wartime edge and personal style.
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Sir Winston Churchill
Guilt and Punishment in Gary’s Criminal Cycle
Reverend Lee Truman examines guilt as a driving force in crime and punishment. The piece follows Gary, released from Folsom and San Quentin after multiple offenses, who unconsciously seeks to be caught to atone. It links inner guilt to insomnia, alienation, and illness while urging forgiveness.
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Gary
Folsom
San Quentin
Reaganomics under fire from Senate leaders and Dole
The Washington Times reports economist Walter Heller found Reagan’s popularity steady while Democrats fret over economy blame. He notes credit to Reaganomics but warns Senate leaders Baker and Dole gut the plan with a broad tax bill.
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Bob Dole
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WeedEater inventor Ballas turns casual idea into money
Frederick Hermann profiles George Ballas who created the WeedEater lawn trimmer after observing car wash bristles. He attached a popcorn can with nylon line to a lawn edger, launched a door to door sales push, and built a TV ad to grow sales. In 1977 Emerson Electric bought the rights, making Ballas a multimillionaire.
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George Ballas
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