Economic gauge turns higher after three of four declines
The Commerce Department reports the Leading Economic Indicators index rose 0.4 percent in October, the first post election move higher after a string of declines. The report notes mixed indicators with strong drops in unemployment claims and improved work week, while consumer sentiment and orders show varying signals of a gradual recovery.
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Havin ‘Allen
Commerce Department
University of Mir
Marines Awaiting U.N. Decision For Somalia Mission
U S Marines poised off Somalia ready to land if the United Nations authorizes a relief mission. Pentagon officials say 15 000 to 20 000 troops could be deployed to secure a port and airstrip for aid convoys, with a three ship USS Tripoli group already moving toward Mogadishu.
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Washington
U.S
Somalia
United Nations
Pentagon
U.N
USS
Tripoli
Indian Ocean
Mogadishu
15Th Marine Iionary
Camp Pendleton
Calif
US S
Task Force Aims to Curb Holiday Robberies
The Aiken Department of Public Safety launches an Armed Robbery Task Force from last Tuesday through New Year’s. Six to twelve officers plus two bloodhound tracking teams will patrol malls shops and restaurants and coordinate with 20 nearby agencies to deter purse snatchings burglaries and armed robberies.
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Aiken Department of Public Safety
Michael Hunt
Department’ Bloodhound
Cit
Hunt
ADPS
J. Carrol Busbee
News tip contact info printed with multiple names
A contact prompt lists several individuals including John Quincy Adams NT Wagener Walter Jack Anderson and others across South Carolina towns urging readers to call 648-2311 to share tips or story ideas. The item reads like a reader outreach line for tips.
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John Quincy Adams
NT ‘Wagener
Walter Jack Anderson
North Augusta
Juanita Baker
Augusta
Marvin M. Eubanks
Aiken
C.V. Hair
Greenwood
Robert Hankinson
New Ellenton
Johnny Newman
Camden
Reading The Numbers
Economists warn South Carolina’s economy hinges on who crunches figures and which data is used. Forecasts miss, revenue shortfalls trigger budget cuts, August remarks by Comptroller General Earle Morris cite adviser errors and calls for caution on indicators.
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Charleston
South Carolina
Crical
Earle Morris
Jud
Finance Department
Rescuers Seek Survivors After Montana Air Crash Night
In Harlem Montana two military jets collided during refueling nine miles north of Harlem. McChord AFB said four C 141Bs and a KC 135 tanker were involved with six people on one plane and six on the other. Initial reports indicated all aboard were killed.
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Harlem
Mont
Air Force
Texas
Ing
Montana
Angie Fischer
Ray Martell
McChord Air Force Base
Tacoma
Wash
Gloria Rayford
62Nd Airlift Wing
McChord
Brian Orban
Malmstrom ‘Air Force Base
Great Falls
FAA
Seattle
Washington Air National Guard
Fairchild Air Force Base
Spokane
Joe Jimenez
Death Row Woman Gets Another Chance In Court
Rebecca Smith, South Carolina’s only female death row inmate, will face a new trial for the death of her husband bludgeoned with a baseball bat. The state Supreme Court reversed her conviction citing errors by the Horry County circuit judge, including improper evidence and a witness statement.
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Columbia
Rebecca Smith
South Carolina
State Supreme Court
Ms. Smith
Horry County
Jean H. Toal
Supreme Court
South Carlina
State Corrections Department
Ralph Wilson
Valley Empty Stocking Fund aids Midland Valley needy
Volunteers say a 20th campaign offers holiday relief to families with many women and children. Last year the fund helped over 240 families with food and gifts, backed by about 25 000 in community contributions.
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Carnat
Midland Valley
Sid
Mary Etta Walker
Valley
Langley
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Colleton Avenue
Chris Starne
South Pole
Nina J. Nidiffer
Salvation Army
Aiken Jaycees
Secret Santa
South Aiken
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