Aiken Courthouse Decision Pending
Aiken County Council reviewed two options for the courthouse on January 19: renovate the 1881 Park Avenue structure or rebuild with a modern addition on Richland Avenue. Renovation costs about 4.21 million dollars, rebuilding about 4.74 million. A public straw ballot accompanies the article with results to be published next week.
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Aiken County Council
Aiken County
Park Avenue
Richland Avenue
County Council
Council
Aiken
Haig’s linkage approach shapes START talks with Poland as lever
The secretary suggested resumed strategic arms talks depend in part on Poland, using linkage to influence Soviet policy while noting the need for broader Western pressure. The piece warns that Central America the Middle East Afghanistan and southern Africa also require consideration as threats to peace grow.
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Andrei Gromyko
Geneva
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Middle East
Afghanistan
Africa
Nicaragua
el Salvador
Honduras
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Caribbean
Haig
Reagan
Alo
Moscow
Costa Rica Faces Election Amid Economic Struggles
Costa Rica, long dubbed the Switzerland of Latin America, faces a Sunday presidential election as energy costs rise and exports fall. Incumbent Rodrigo Carazo Odio cannot run again, with main challengers Mario Enchandi Jimenez and Rafael Angel Calderon Fournier. The new leader will be sworn in May 8 as the country seeks aid from the United States amid a shrinking standard of living.
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Switzerland
Latin America
Tional Liberation Party
Mario Enchandi Jimenez
The
National Movement
Rafael Angel Calderon Fournier
Unity Party
Rodrigo Carazo Odio
Nicaragua
Central America
United States
Carazo
Enlightened Selfishness Guides National Focus Says Editor
The piece argues for prioritizing U.S. domestic stability over foreign entanglements. It praises the president for moderating hawkish advisers and highlights grassroots support for rebuilding the country. It notes lawmakers back in Washington face public concern over domestic issues rather than foreign policy.
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New York Times
Britain
Pennsylvania
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Potomac
U.N
Russia
Taiwan
Cuba
The
Mideast
Bill Clark
Congress
Public concerns mix school reform and personal rights
Reader letters discuss public schools, blue laws, and teacher workloads. A Atlantic community member argues the state Legislature should not micro manage lunch breaks or teaching duties while Louise Gonzalez defends teachers and urges fair treatment amid inflation and shifting social norms.
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Aiken, S.C
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California
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South Carolina General Assembly
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