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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1992
Page
6
The White House weighs milestones with women and minority appointments to Clinton's Cabinet. George candidate would be the first woman to head the Justice Department, Espy would be the fourth Black member, Pena linked to Carter aide and Aetna counsel, reflecting a broader push for diversity.
Dan Fanning was hired as South Carolina transportation chief at 103000 a year, the minimum for state agency heads. The decision followed budget talks and reform discussions. He may teach university seminars and takes over after Walk Ragin’s resignation amid a bribery probe. Governor Campbell praised his readiness to lead reform efforts.
The text notes Americans trading cold spells for sea shells miss traditional Christmas weather. It mentions snow birds traveling south for winter and Hallmark producing designs to reflect seasonal greetings. Townsend cites that despite new designs the variety still leans toward traditional imagery.
Travelers plan Christmas and New Year trips with a five percent rise from 1991 as nontraditional holidays grow. AAA President Paul R Verkuil notes Americans favor hotel or resort stays and Disney World style trips. Uniglobe Wide World Travel chief Eric Munro cites early ski trips and Europe as popular. Flight pricing shifts with last minute fliers facing substantially higher one way unrestricted fares.
Christmas Williams and Leap of Faith with Steve Martin headline a festive schedule that extends into December. The Christian Si on hosts a China Dance at 8 p.m. Saturday Dec 26 at Warren Road School with Ken Dukes and band. Admission is $5 for members. Civic organizations plan further events from 2 p.m. daily to showcase Christmas decorations. The Doll House, built as a play house and school room for Little Hope and her brother, was funded by C Oliver and Hope Iselin, winter residents of Aiken, who also constructed Hope Lands at the turn of the century. Garden Club members host visitors, while the Eye of Ho Iselin display and Doll House decorations attract interest.
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