Economists see corporate spending spurring recovery
The Wall Street Journal survey of 65 economists says rising profits will boost inventories and capital spending in 2003, fueling growth. Projections show GDP expanding 2.7 to 3.7 percent through 2003, with unemployment easing to about 5.7 percent by year end, though risks include Iraq conflict and terrorism.
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Car Collision Claims Life Of Soldier Near Clemson
Thomas Roberson, a 2001 Nissan driver, died after his vehicle left US 123 between Clemson and Easley, striking a tree. Excessive speed cited. Roberson, from Clemson, was visiting friends while on Army leave. In Georgetown County Isle, Travis Sumpter of Charleston was hospitalized in critical condition.
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Pilots face court martial over Kandahar bombing in Afghanistan
In a January hearing, Majs. Harry Schmidt and William Umbach seek to contest a court-martial for dropping a laser guided bomb near Kandahar on April 17 that killed four Canadian soldiers. Their lawyers claim Air Force pressure to take amphetamines impaired judgment.
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Aiken Public Safety Reports Multiple Local Incidents
An alien suspect damaged property on Grosland Grove and Wax Myrtle Court, with $900 and $5,000 losses reported. A car left debris including a Ford light fragment and bumper. Other incidents include a restaurant fire on Whiskey Road causing about $100 damage, gunfire casings found on Hahn Avenue, a 16 year old charged with domestic violence on Ravenel Street, and fraud suspects selling nonfunctional speakers on Whiskey Flood. A burglary at Hampton Avenue and shoplifting at Aiken Mall were noted, plus a Summer Avenue domestic violence arrest, Gilbert Street disturbance, and drug possession charges observed by officers.
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Edwards weighs Senate bid amid North Carolina ties
Democrat Edwards, 49, a former trial lawyer with a $14 million fortune, weighs a presidential bid while facing family considerations. He grew up in Robbins North Carolina after being born in South Carolina and became a Raleigh lawyer winning major personal injury cases. Daschle and Graham signals delay decisions this month.
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