End of 55 mph era sparks debate over traffic safety
Washington writer Eric Peters argues that scrapping the 55 mph national limit reduced fatalities and accidents. He cites NHTSA data from California and Mississippi, notes decline in crash rates, and criticizes speed enforcement and vehicle safety claims by safety advocates and regulators.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA
Joan Claybrook
Clarence Ditlow
Center of
Auto Safety
California
Mississippi
Notable Quotes From Public Figures and Events
A collage of brief quotes spans politics, sports, justice, and daily life. Highlights include John F. Kennedy Jr. on cousins and relationships, Greg Maddux on his multimillion contract, Don Holmes on improved rations aboard the USS Enterprise, Ted Cain praising Gen Marshall and Gen Jackson, a jurist on the McVeigh trial, a Newport News youth about his father, memorial plaque remarks in Memphis, a Montserrat official on a volcanic crisis, UPS strike impact comments, and Leontie Moore describing nudist group unity.
South Carolina desks and chairs spark Capitol debate
The South Carolina General Assembly faced scrutiny over a $2,900 desk purchase and a $700 chair order made without floor votes. Critics call for transparency while supporters defend decor spending. Separately, Lexington County Sheriff James Metts attacks Gov. Beasley with a provocative tape and tirade over Beasley’s stance on the Confederate flag. Metts hints at a debate as a possible turnout tactic. A separate ruling allows limits on video poker malls, requiring spacing and separate buildings, threatening many rooms but aims to curb rapid growth. legislators must approve or reject the rules.
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Senate
South Carolina
Rock Hill
Metts
Lexington County
David Beasley
Beasley
Las Vegas
Tyson Holyfield
Republican Party
Metes
State Revenue Department
Ralph K. Anderson II
Habitat gratitude letters from Aiken praise faith and helpers
A pair of letters praise Habitat for Humanity and church support in establishing a home. The Prices thank volunteers, builders, and local businesses for their help and blessings. A separate note commends JC Penney employees Gretchen Collup and Genevieve Campbell for locating a lost wallet and returning it promptly with care.
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Habitat For Humanity
St. Mary's Church
South Aiken Presbyterian Church
City of Aiken
Jesus
Price
Phillip
Sylvia Price Aiken
JC Penney’s
Sam
Gretchen
Genevieve
Doris Hutto
Aiken
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Joe Kennedy Jr
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Don Holmes
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Enterprise
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Ted Cain
Gen
George C. Marshall
Stonewall Jackson
Melissa Benz
Timothy) McVeigh
Richard Matsch
Oklahoma City
Michael Williams
Newport News
Memphis
Darrell Dishner
Montserrat
Eugene Skerritt
Caribbean
UPS
United Parcel Service
Jim Flick
America
Leontie Moore
Tulsa
Okla
The
American Association For Nude Recreation
John Kennedy Jr
Scott B. Hunter
Stephen N. Ranzer
Ellen C. Priestirculati
Otto C. Lee
Jeffrey B. Wallace
James Metts
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