Heaths mandate for Aiken County sheriff office reforms
New Sheriff Carrol Heath outlines a program to improve law enforcement in Aiken County with enhanced training and faster response times. He advocates volunteer experts, including divers pilots CB operators and volunteer firefighters, and plans to leverage federal and state training funds. County jail duties moved from the sheriff to the county, freeing the sheriff to focus on policing.
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Aiken County
Carrol Heath
Heath
Aiken
Carpenter's Death Traced to Alcoholism and Public Debate
Veteran Jesse Carpenter froze to death on a Lafayette Square park bench after years as a homeless alcoholic. Despite a hero's funeral and a $459 monthly veteran pension, liberals blame the White House occupant, while defenders note his wartime service and personal responsibility.
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Carpenter
Washington
Lafayette Square
White House
Arlington National Cemetery
Lafayette Park
Subway Gunman Sparks Civic Debate On Self Defense
In Washington a gunman who repelled four armed attackers on a New York subway car is hailed by some as justice served while others condemn vigilantism. The incident ignites debate on self defense, crime, and public safety amid political and media commentary.
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Washington
Mister Colt
New York
New York- Washington
Edwin Koch
Mario Cuomo
ABC
New York Times
Orwell
Washington Post
Jimmy Breslin
Bleeding Heart
New York Daily News
Roy Innis
Congress
Koch
Jeel Barry Cabey
Understanding eternal life in present and future terms
A friend asks how eternal life can begin now. The responder cites 1 John 5 11 12 and explains eternal life is both future in heaven and a present possession for believers. It urges turning to Jesus Christ in faith and committing now to receive this life starting today.
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DR. Graham
A.E
Christ
Heaven
Jesus Christ
Reagan Faces Second Term as a Lame Duck?
Washington argues over whether President Reagan will be a genuine lame duck in a second term. Analysts note his age 77 if term ends, debt concerns, and defense shifts complicating an easy victory for the president and his party.
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Washington
Reagan
White House
Capitol Hill
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Newt Gingrich
Georgia
Dallas
Opportunity Society
Congress
Mary Pressey remembered for island work and teaching career
Mary Rivers Pressey of Alabama and later Monetta South Carolina died December 27 after a life in teaching and community service. She taught at Wagener Salley High New Ellenton Junior High and St Angela Academy and led island lunch programs in Grenada. She later led adult education and served SC Aiken campus and earned a Wagener Salley Teacher of the Year award. Her efforts inspired students and local groups and she remained active until illness.
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Grenada
Aiken County
Mary Rivers Pressey
Alabama
Monetta
Wagener-Salley High
New Ellenton Junior
St. Angela Academy
Aiken
University of South Carolina Aiken
Anniston
Ala
Pressey
Jacksonville College
Columbia University
New York
Frederick W. Pressey
Anglican
Presseys
States
Savannah River
Oak Ridge
Tenn
South Carolina
Aiken Gem and Mineral Society
Ridge Spring
Augusta
Maryland
Island
Canada
Owen Clary
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Jesse Carpenter
Daryl Cabey
Billy Graham
By Jack W. Germond
and Jules Witcover
Caspar Weinberger
Rep
Richard Cheney
House
Republican Policy Conference
D.C
Park Police
Mayor's Office
Mary Presseys
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