Will Cole remembered as civic leader and SRS pioneer
Will Cole, a longtime Aiken business and cultural figure, died at 63 after a life of community service. He championed the Aiken Community Playhouse, produced theater, and planned a Lincoln and the Constitution benefit performance. At Savannah River Site he advanced fair labor practices, open opportunities, and an employee counselor program, earning acclaim from colleagues and local leaders.
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Aiken
Will Cole
Aiken Newcomers Club
American Diabetes Association
Cole
The
Diabetes Association
William R. Johnston
First Presbyterian Church
Chamber of Commerce
Savannah River
du Pont
SRS
South Carolina
SRS du Pont
Bill Mottel
Hilton Head
W. A
Jim) Monhilton
New Albany
Ind
Monihan
Mr. Cole
Aiken Regional Medical
Senate panel quiet on Clinton China transfer charge
A House Select Committee report finds that US national security was compromised by transfers of sensitive technology to China. Democrats now urge declassification and bipartisan action as the Clinton administration faced scrutiny for export rule relaxations and shifts to Commerce oversight.
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Clinton
China
Joe Biden
D-Del
House
Dick Gephardt
D-Mo
Select Committee
People’s Republic of
Republicans’ Watch
Los Alamos and
Sandia National Laboratories
New Mexico
Lawrence Livermore Lab
California
New York Times
Jeff Gerth
Silicon Valley
U.S
Gerth
The
Times
United States
State
Defense Departments
Commerce Department
Ron Brown
Brown
Bosnia
Democratic Party
Pentagon
Congress
Cox Committee
Hulk Hogan May Seek Presidential Run After Wrestling Career
In a quirky talk on Jay Leno’s show, Hulk Hogan hinted at retirement and floated a possible presidential bid. The piece places his idea alongside Ventura’s Minnesota governor win and notes veteran politicking via Madison Avenue tactics and televised ads. Ralph Nader is cited with contact details for the Congressional Accountability Project.
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Hulk Hogan
Hogan
United States
Jesse Ventura
Minnesota
Ventura
Bill Bradley
New York Knicks
Kentucky
Jim Bunning
Minneapolis
Skip Humphrey
Reform Party
Jay Leno
Leno
America First
Hulk
Madison Avenue
Hollywood
Christmas Bike Stolen From Sweet Street Girl
A local girl named Mary saved for a Huffey pink bike for Christmas. Someone stole the bike from her yard on Christmas night, leaving her heartbroken and crying. The letter asks the thief to return the bike, urging repentance and compassion.
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Mary
Scrooge
Jesus Christ
Little Mary
Oath, integrity, impeachment, and leadership in government
Discussion on keeping truth in governance and the presidential oath. It argues leaders must act in the public interest, uphold the Constitution, and avoid lies and abuses of power. When officials fail to meet standards, impeachment or removal may be warranted to protect citizens and future generations.
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United States
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Scott B. Hunter
Angela R. Nalley
Ming Fair
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ellen C. Priest
Pressran Sune
James R. Bennett Jr
J. David Boyd
Linda Chavez
Ralph Nader
Congressional Accountability Project
Washington, D.C
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