Aiken UW Agrees To Renew National Affiliation
The United Way of Aiken County votes to reaffiliate with the United Way of America as a full member in January 1980 at a reduced rate of 0.75 percent after a year of suspended dues. The move follows a 1992 funding suspension amid mismanagement concerns and Aramony’s resignation, with reforms enacted at the national center.
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U N Moves Toward Fast Endorsement for Somalia Mission
United Nations officials expect quick approval for a U S led force to Somalia to disarm gunmen and deliver relief. About 1800 Marines are poised off the Somali coast to secure Mogadishu and its port, protect aid workers, and deter looting while aid reaches tens of thousands in need.
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500 Channels Possible In TV's Future?
ENGLEWOOD Cole Customers of the nation's largest cable operator may receive 500 channels or more via a new digital service planned for January 1994. TCIs Jake Malone said the firm will buy up to 1 million compressed digital terminals to decode signals at consumers homes. Satellite dishes customers could get similar services by mid 1993. The compression system converts analog signals to a digital format read by a computer, enabling 10 channels or more to fit in the bandwidth of a typical 54 channel system, potentially yielding 540 channels or more. Fiber coaxial cable will carry the digital signal.
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Free Holiday Taxi Ride Program Aims to Curb Drunk Driving
USC Aiken authorities offer a youth under 21 taxi service after four fatal drunk driving incidents in 48 hours. Drivers will ride in back seats without handcuffs, as police prioritize the effort while maintaining emergency response. The program urges self policing and quick home releases for student testers.
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Changes Doubted At Aiken FMC In Merger Of Defense Divisions
Staff reports say few if any changes are expected at the Aiken FMC plant after FMC and Harsco Corporation announced a merger of FMC Defense Systems Group with Harsco BMY Combat Systems Division. Harsco, a diversified international company, would own 60 percent with FMC holding a controlling stake. 1993 sales projected around 12 billion.
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Vortex Residents Named in Local Notice Details
Grover Argo Dayce Donald Paul Johann and Ramona G vortex in Springfield Mary Ellen Mabry Johnston Donna Meredith Martinez appear in local notice. page B directs readers to full details.
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Aiken County Schools Meet Some Educational Goals
Aiken County Schools report shows five of sixteen local educational goals met for 1992 including a drop in dropout rate to 4 percent from 2.1 percent districtwide and a reduction in first grade students held back from 13 to 9 percent.
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Shopping Tour Aims to Aid Disadvantaged Children
The Aiken County Christmas Shopping Tour sponsored by the Aiken Jaycees will on Dec 19 assist 80 disadvantaged youths aged 3 to 8 from abusive homes with warm coats socks underwear and one toy each. Each child may spend up to 100 dollars. remaining details include a post shopping Christmas party and various local donation avenues through the Salvation Army Secret Santa Valley Empty Stocking Fund and other sponsors.
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