July surge in state general fund revenues astonishes analysts
The July general fund receipts jumped about 28 percent from a year earlier, shocking experts and prompting hopes of avoiding a deficit and future tax increases. The gain, propelled by income and sales taxes, dwarfed typical monthly patterns and sparked speculation that the economic slump may have bottomed out.
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State Tax Commission
State Budget and Control Board
Controversy Surrounds Baptist Foundation of America
A critical examination notes that church related foundations may face investigations by the IRS and other agencies over tax status and governance. The Baptist Foundation of America, founded in 1966, has ties to several ministers and claims charitable aims but lacks formal affiliation with major Baptist groups.
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Ralph Nader
The
Baptist Foundation of America Inc
T. Sherron Jackson
BFA
Los Angeles
Aiken Streets Remembered in Paths and Parks
A reminiscence on Aiken's early development noting engineers Dexter and Pascalis who laid out the city in 1834, the 1835 incorporation, and how broad shaded avenues and parks honor local contributors while critiquing modern corporate notes and historic land claims.
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Aiken
Alfred Dexter
C.O. Pascalis
City of
Pascalis
Dexter
W. W. Williams
Robert Hayne
If We Say We Have No Sin, We Deceive Ourselves
The author contrasts being in Christ with walking in darkness. Claiming no sin denies need for forgiveness, cross, and atonement. Confession brings forgiveness and cleansing, but only for those who recognize their sin and see Christ as the great sin bearer.
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K.W
Apostle John
Christ
God
Aiken Leaders Urge Support for School Plan
Mayor H O Weeks praises HEW plan implementation for the new school year. He urges residents to be part of the solution, backing the school board, administration, and teachers while acknowledging challenges and stressing calm public support value.
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Aiken County
H.O. Weeks
HEW
Aiken
Peace With Revolution by Holmes Alexander
The essay argues for a period of private violence and revolution at home while a shifting global balance moves toward peaceful coexistence. It cites Aug 1969 Vietnam activity, SALT talks, and a Nixon push from war to peace economy, warning of a racial revolution influenced by Civil Rights era law and figures like Angela Davis.
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Holmes Alexander
Nixon
Saigon
Mideast
Russia
North Africa
Suez Canal
Red Navy
Indian Ocean
Israel
Switzerland
Senate
Vienna
Europe
West Germany
Ussr
Red China
Red Russia
East
Warsaw Pact
NATO
United States
Atomic Energy Commissioner
Glenn Seaborg
Combat
San Rafael
Calif
Angela Davis
UCLA
Rufus By Rufus W Gosnell Insightful Parable
A wealthy couple on a ship interview a Finnish girl seeking work in America. Lacking cooking, cleaning, sewing, or child care skills they offer any job but she reveals she can milk reindeer. Dr Carl Binger notes life requires commitment and purpose beyond self.
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Europe
America
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