U.S. Jets Strike Iraqi Air Defenses and Carrier Moves
U.S. F-4G and F-15 aircraft attacked Iraqi air defense sites in the northern no-fly zone amid a broader show of force as the USS John F Kennedy moved toward the Eastern Mediterranean. The Vatican and Iraqi diplomacy sought UN dialogue to halt actions.
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King's Memory Celebrated At USCA Program
USC Aiken honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr during its third annual celebration in the Etherredge Center. The program Celebrate the Achievement Celebrate King featured tenor Washington Isaac Holmes of the Aiken Choral Society. Holmes performed Moses related pieces to praise King and inspire continued action. Prizes included Dian Patterson's A Little Teddy Bear with Wings for the Martin Luther King Freshman Writing Prize.
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Education politics reshape Aiken County board districts
In 1987 Aiken County reorganized the Board of Education into nine districts to preserve racial representation. By 1992 factionalism grew over bond issues religion in schools and outsourcing maintenance. An April 27 election targets seats nine eight and four currently held by Moore Verenes and an unnamed incumbent.
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Aiken County Education Board Candidates File for Four Seats
Six candidates have filed for four seats in the April 27 special election. Incumbents Inease P. Williamson in District One and Johnny A. Shaw in District Four lead a field that includes John B. Bradley Robert T. Stultz and Preston Maroney in District Eight and Jack Hunter in District Nine. Filing closes today at noon. Election Commissioner Denton Johnson noted several petitions were picked up recently and expects additional filings.
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Call Line for News Tips 648-2311
Citizens are urged to share news ideas by calling 648 2311. The brief notice emphasizes the hotline number for tip submissions and tips on local stories.
Notable Names Listed in Local Gentry Circles
A list of individuals from Georgia and nearby areas appears, including Alan M. Ames, Atlanta. Handy Barnes Jr., Barnwell. Eli Davis, Blackville. Lloyd Evans, Anron ey M. Matthews, Jamaica. Harry Redmond, Augusta. Ruth Y. Sawyer, Augusta. Rev Ruella M. Wombles, Aiken.
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Blackville
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Jamaica
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Augusta
Ruth Y. Sawyer
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Ruella M. Wombles
Aiken
DOE Nominee Sees Bleak Nuclear Future
President elect Clinton's energy secretary nominee Hazel O'Leary warned of a bleak future for commercial nuclear power saying the industry is not economically competitive and no new reactors are planned. In written replies she cited daunting waste problems and noted other energy resources are cheaper. She appeared before the Senate Energy Committee for confirmation.
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Clinton Faces Inauguration Sparked by Economic Promise
President elect Clinton recaps his economic pledge amid inauguration preparations. He addresses Georgetown students and a luncheon of supporters, stressing he will remember the voters who sent him to Washington as ceremonies unfold.
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Inauguration Day TV Coverage Across Networks
ABC CBS and NBC plan morning Washington shows with special coverage. C-SPAN begins 8 a.m. with five previews followed by continuous coverage from 10 a.m. through the day with PBS CNN and others joining at various times. Evening programming includes inaugural ball coverage and related specials.
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Aiken Democrats Travel to Clinton Inauguration
About a dozen Aiken County Democrats boarded an Amtrak train to Washington for Bill Clinton and Al Gore’s inauguration. Ronald Maxwell led the group which included the Maxwell couple who received White House invites after a select national drawing of 1,000 names.
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Campbell denounces Hugo report as scurrilous insult
Gov. Carroll Campbell charges a five page analysis by Elliott Mittler from UCLA is full of factual errors and insults the South Carolina Emergency Management Review Panel. Mittler criticizes disaster prep while Campbell defends state leaders and a tax minded special session.
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