Iraq Rejects U.N. Plan to Destroy Weapons Facilities
Iraq on Friday rejected U.N. plans to destroy weapon facilities, arguing for civilian use of Scud missiles while the Security Council condemned the move as unacceptable. U.S. ambassador Pickering urged Baghdad to hasten talks in New York as council members warned of serious consequences for continued breaches of the Gulf War cease-fire.
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Japanese Car Price Increases Hit U.S. Market
Toyota Honda and Nissan plan higher U.S. prices as of March 13, with Toyota signaling a 3.2 percent rise on seven economy models averaging $432, Honda confirming a 1.7 percent rise on three economy models averaging $252. The move comes amid government and Congress pressure over Japanese vehicle sales to aid U.S. automakers.
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Bush Congress Clash Over Taxing the Rich
Washington editors report a fiscal clash as House Democrats and President Bush spar over a year end tax cut plan. Bush urges action by March 20 on seven reductions to spur investment, while Senate Democrats push higher taxes on the wealthy, including changes that would raise the top rate and apply a new surtax to millionaires.
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Local Front and Obituaries Noted in Gainesville North Augusta
Classifieds note a news idea line with a contact number. Obituaries list Mildred Black from Gainesville Elizabeth Gaissert from North Augusta and Reuben H. Wheeler from North See Page 2B for details.
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USC Considers Split Mascots for Crowded Cockus Roost
USC weighs adding more than one mascot as Cocky the cockeyed rooster earns a full time salary of 18 300 dollars. Students complain he avoids non athletic events, prompting Palms to commission options for Cocky’s future role.
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Quayle Campaign Stops In Georgia Stirs GOP Tensions
Vice President Dan Quayle toured Augusta and Greenville as part of a Georgia swing to boost Bush. He challenged Pat Buchanan, labeling him isolationist and protectionist, and urged conservatives to back Bush on war and policy. The trip included a press conference at Bush Field and a luncheon, with Georgia officials greeting him.
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Food stamp rolls reach 24.85 million in December 1991
U S D A records show 24.85 million Americans received food stamps in December 1991, a new high and the ninth national record in 10 months. States with large gains include Florida, up 42.6 percent, and New Hampshire and Nevada also reporting notable increases.
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South Carolina highway fatalities hit all-time low
South Carolina reported record low highway fatalities in 1991 with 383 deaths and a death rate of 2.6 per 100 million miles, down 10 percent from 1990. Total accidents fell to about 110,780 as DUI arrests rose and enforcement intensified, though the state’s rate remains above the national figure. Greenville led in fatalities with 51. Charleston had most accidents at 12,399.
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