TV interview clues suspect in police cruiser theft
Pittsburgh man James Schlagel, 33, gained brief TV fame after being interviewed on KDKA about President Bush's State of the Union reaction. Federal marshals and police traced him from the broadcast to the Dec 28 cruiser theft, arresting him at a cafe and charging him with aggravated assault reckless endangerment criminal mischief and traffic violations.
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James Schlagel
KDKA
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Schlagel
Reagan
Vince Monardo
Greater
Local obituaries list seven deaths with surnames Alecks Yorman Crouch Copeland Draughon
The notice on page 28 lists deaths including Louise Alecks Aiken Yorman E Crouch Stella Copeland Draughon Augusta Esse Jay George Jr Aiken Laney J McCain Edgefield John Meritt Graniteville Jodelle Seigler Aiken Etta Lou Mickay Clamp Shealey Lexington details pending page 28.
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Ouise Alecks
Aiken
Yorman
E. Crouch
Eagelers
Stella Copeland
Draughon
Augustaesse
E. (Jay) George Jr
Laney
J. McCain
Edgefield
John 8. Meritt
Graniteville
Jodelle
E. Seigler
Etta Lou
Mickay
Clamp Shealey
Lexington
Campbell signals mandate for change in State of the State
Governor Campbell's 33 minute State of the State speech suggests reform goals aimed at curbing legislative power and boosting openness. He pressed ethics and campaign finance reforms, urging lawmakers and lobbyists to disclose income and sources. The plan seeks greater accountability and a revamped system.
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Columbia
Carroll Camn
Campbell
Drivers face CDLs as federal rules spread across state
South Carolina drivers for buses, vans and larger vehicles must obtain commercial licenses under the federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986. Though testing began in July, only about 9 a month are licensed, leaving an estimated 130,000 drivers needing the license by the April 1992 deadline. The tougher exam has a 52 percent pass rate, and many small operators may be unaware they need a CDL, risking job loss if caught.
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Columbia
Jill Byrd
Ms. Byrd Sai
Khafji Captured as Iraqi Forces Driven Out
Saudi allied troops reclaim Khafji after days of fighting with Iraqis, taking prisoners and destroying tanks and equipment. US Marines report most of the city retaken, with possible remaining Iraqi pockets and cautions of further incursions near the Kuwaiti border.
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Saudi Arabia
Khafji
Joint
Qatar
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
of Rafi
Public schools in Aiken County to be the focus of five part series
The Aiken Standard will present a five part series on public schools in Aiken County starting Sunday. The article notes schools touch everyone from students and parents to businesses and taxpayers, highlighting their status as a major local industry.
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Aiken County
Busin
The
Aiken Standard
Bill To Short Legislative Session A Few Votes Shy
South Carolina House leaders near passage of a bill to move the opening of the legislative session from January to February The plan requires voter approval as the constitution sets the start date Republican Rep David Wilkins chairs the Judiciary Committee and says shortening the session would boost public confidence House Speaker Bob Sheheen supports a tighter schedule while opponents say it won t help and would speed up lawmaking
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Columbia
House
David Wilkins
Greenville
Judiciary Committee
Wilkins
South Carolina
General Assembly
Bob Sheheen
D-Camden
Sheheen
Marion Carnell
D-Ware Shoals
Carnell
Owens Corning Recalls Half Of Furloughed Workers
Owens Corning Fiberglas recalls about 80 of roughly 160 furloughed workers after restarting a furnace. Spokesperson Laura Little says recalls proceed as capacity allows. Furloughs stemmed from October due to high inventory and softening markets affecting textile fibers used in electronic circuit boards.
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Owens-Corning
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation
Laura Little
Aiken
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