Where Is Medlock in South Carolina Reapportionment Case
The law firm led by former Gov. Robert McNair, already paid 350000, will represent South Carolina in a NAACP challenge to the new Senate reapportionment plan. The suit argues the plan misgaged districts, sparing four of ten black senators while splitting Aiken County across three districts. The NAACP calls for a return to the county one senator system and weighs weighted voting. inquiry ends with a question about General Travis Medlock.
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South Carolina Senate
Robert E. McNair
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Aiken County
Lexington County
Congaree River
South Carolina
U. S. Senate
Travis Medlock
Two-Tier Wages Proposed to Trim Postal Labor Costs
A panel of arbitrators for the U S Postal Service announced a three year award that preserves raises and COLA for current workers while cutting wage rates for newly hired staff. The plan aims to reduce costs to keep the service competitive amid rising rates and competition from private carriers.
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U.S. Postal Service
Postal Service
Ebt
American Motors
Chrysler
Compassion Of The Jews Evident Again
In Ethiopia thousands of Falashas are airlifted to Israel amid a secretive rescue fearing Moscow interference. Israel aims to bring out about 24 000 Ethiopian Jews with costs around 25 000 per person. A later note suggests Port land residents donated 25000 to improve city landmarks, with a proposal that federal debt could be reduced by similar tax deductible gifts.
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Ethiopia
Israel
Moscow
Yehuda Dominitz
Falashas
Sam
Portland
Ore
City Hall
Lincoln Park
City of Roses
E.W. Ellett
College Station
Texas
Readers criticize Aiken police over repeated home robberies
Aiken residents recount three burglary years, flawed police handling, lost valuables, and damaged trust. They note fingerprinting errors, a painting recovered from a barn, and alleged miscommunication. The letter ends with reflections on veterans and justice.
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Aiken
Florida
Augusta
Dr. King Remembered On His Birthday
A brief tribute recalling Dr Martin Luther King Jr Nobel Peace Prize laureate and civil rights advocate whose work inspired many on his birthday as expressed by Wilbur Leon Johnson III of 921 Cox Avenue.
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Martin Luther King
Wilbur Leon Johnson III
Cox Avenue
Veterans Deserve Respect Of Nation Letter Calls Honor Every Day
A local letter urges ongoing respect for veterans across ages and backgrounds. It honors their sacrifices defending freedom and describes their service abroad and the danger they faced, noting many survived challenging conditions.
Aiken Nursing Home Receives Generous Christmas Gifts
Aiken churches, individuals, and civic groups organized donations and visits to the Aiken Nursing Home. Donations began in response to a November appeal and culminated in gifts, fruit, carols, and personal visits, with every patient receiving a present on Christmas morning.
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Aiken
What If Reagan's Right
Analysts weigh Reagan's chances for a second term success on deficits tax reform and a new US Russian arms control pact. The piece notes Reagan readiness to compromise on Social Security and defense while edging toward tax reform and a stronger fiscal stance. The outlook argues his approach could yield a memorable presidency despite critics.
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Washington
Ronald Reagan
White House
Hollywood
Bonzo
Wall Street
Academe
Reagan
Congress
Treasury
Donald Regan
Why belief in Jesus is essential for salvation
The letter argues that belief in God is not enough and explains that Jesus is God incarnate. It states that faith in Jesus provides understanding of God's nature, addresses the sin problem, and offers forgiveness and eternal life. It urges turning to Christ in trust to become a child of God.
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DR. Graham
Jesus
T.B
Jesus Christ
Vior
Lord
God
Christ
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Aiken Nursing Home
Walter Mondale
U.S
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Jim Baker
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