Pete Rozelle and the rise of modern NFL
The San Diego Union-Tribune notes Pete Rozelle transformed football from a modest sport into America's No 1 by 1989. His leadership expanded network coverage and TV revenue, enabling widespread Sunday and Monday games and the Super Bowl to become a global spectacle.
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Pete Rozelle
National Football League
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Democrats and GOP urged to fix the CPI now
A blue ribbon panel led by Michael Boskin says the CPI overstates inflation by 1.1 percentage points annually and policymakers should fix it through legislation or gradual BLS adjustment. Both parties fear political fallout from reduced Social Security payments and higher taxes, delaying action. Chicago Tribune
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Washington
Michael Boskin
Stanford University
Clinton
Congress
Bureau of Labor Statistics
GOP
Chicago Tribune
Aiken Standard Contact and Delivery Details
The Aiken Standard lists location at 326 Fudana Urve and P O Box 456, Aiken 29802. Office hours 8 30 am to 5 30 pm Monday to Friday. Call lines for delivery issues 649 5315. Circulation hours 5 30 pm to 7 30 pm weekdays and 7 am to 11 am Sundays. Switchboard 648 2311. Story ideas editors line 648 2911. Publisher’s number and Scott B Hunter contact 648 2311.
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CPI report offers Clinton and Congress chance at cooperation
The Boskin commission finds CPI overstates inflation by about 1.1 percent and could save about $500 billion over a decade if cut by 1 point. The proposal touches Social Security and Medicare, drawing reactions from AFL-CIO and AARP, while White House and Senate leaders call for cautious, bipartisanship. The piece notes voter desire for solutions but fear of political risk and urges using the report as a starting point toward budget realism.
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John Sweeney
Afl-Cio
Commission
American Association of Retired Persons
White House
Senate
Trent Lott
Boskin Commission
Time for dads to give children a gift that lasts
An essay urges fathers to invest time with their kids this holiday season, stating that time is the priceless gift that shapes gender views discipline and long term success. It notes rising work pressures and taxes but highlights studies showing fathers spend more time with children than a generation ago. Suggestions include scheduling activities reading together chores and weekend family routines to strengthen bonds and support schooling.
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America
Cavanaugh
Channel 99
Intermedia
Aiken Arts Center Receives City Support For Future Plans
Aiken Center for the Arts thanks Aiken City Council for a favorable loan arrangement enabling a new era. The letter cites community impact, a 22000 square foot facility, six days open, scholarships, First Nite events, and plans for restrooms meeting space and possible city offices. The center aims to hire an executive director to grow self support through programs grants and fundraising.
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Aiken Center For the Arts
Aiken
Perry
Tri Development Center
Hitchcock Rehabilitation
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