NAACP to Press Boycott Over South Carolina Flag
At the NAACP 91st annual meeting in Washington the group voted to continue its economic boycott of South Carolina for flying the Confederate flag atop the Capitol. President Kweisi Mfume said the issue touches the dignity of people and will spur a march on Florida’s Capitol next month protesting Gov. Jeb Bush’s plan to end racial and gender preferences in university admissions and state contracts.
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Jeb Bush
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Bush wins S.C. in hard campaign push for GOP nomination
Bush seized South Carolina with aggressive tactics and a rightward shift after a prior NH setback. The win slows McCain’s momentum and sets a rapid primary schedule through March. Michigan and Arizona vote next, with decisive contests on March 7 in California New York Ohio Georgia and others. Bush leads in money and organization but faces baggage from a moderates image.
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Shaw backs lifting Social Security earnings limit
Rep. Clay Shaw urges removing the earnings penalty for Americans age 65 to 69, saying millions lose benefits while working. A GOP plan could end the $1 deduction per $3 earned over the limit, currently $17,000, with Clinton signaling potential support.
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Social Security
Clay Shaw
Republican
Clinton
Shaw
Ways and Means
Florida
Janet
Aiken County backs Bush in GOP primary victory
Aiken County delivered a record GOP turnout in the presidential preference poll, with George W. Bush sweeping the county and state. Bush defeated John McCain with Alan Keyes far behind, capturing about 25,000 votes and all 25 delegates. Absentee results favored Bush 53 to 41. Campaign intensity and fatigue marked the final weeks as voters faced heavy outreach and literature.
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George W. Bush
South Carolina
John McCain
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Aiken County
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GOP
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McCain
Questions on costs impair jail progress
On May 20, 1998 the Aiken County Council moved to build a new jail the Wire Road Detention Center costing 14.8 million dollars to replace the Hampton Avenue jail. The council authorized Chairman Ronnie Young to sign a contract with M B Kahn Co of Columbia as primary contractor. County Administrator William Shepherd said the jail would meet state and federal certification and allow expansion as prison populations rise.
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M. B. Kahn Co
Columbia
William Shepherd
Deaths and Funerals Notable Names Listed In Obituary Notice
A list of deaths and funeral home notices includes Margaret Mortis Holliday of Batesbury Leesville and Mitton Shealy Funeral Home Robert Herman of North Augusta G L Brighthorp and Sons Mortuary Lewis Comer Lott Graniteville Napier Funeral Home Darryl Christopher Medina Hackensack New Jersey Jackson Brooks Funeral Home Lois S Surasky Greensboro George Funeral Homes Inc Bailey Robert Wiles Trenton Rivers Funeral.
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Margaret Mortis Holliday Clinger
Batesbury
Leesville
Mitton
Shealy
Robert Herman
North Augusta
G.L Brighthorp and Sons Mortuary
Lewis Comer Lott
Graniteville
Napier
Darryl Christopher Medina
Hackensack
N.J
James H Goodman Receives Honorary Doctorate in Ceremony
James H Goodman, a local business leader, was awarded an honorary doctorate Friday in a ceremony recognizing his contributions to the community. The event highlighted his work with local firms and civic service.
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James H. Goodman
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