Democrats Salute Clinton at New York Convention
Democrats opened their Big Apple bash with pointed jibes at President Bush and a festive salute to Bill Clinton. The night set the tone as Clinton's race against Bush and Perot, plus insurgent female Senate contenders, began. Jerry Brown supporters chanted Let Jerry Speak amid a contest over town hall time. Ronald Brown said he sought a meeting with Brown, but was redirected to a campaign aide.
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Pope John Paul II to undergo surgery this week
Italian reports say the 72 year old pope may need surgery on Wednesday for either an intestinal blockage or a benign colon tumor. spokesman Joaquin Navarro said tests are ongoing and a brief medical bulletin will be released Wednesday morning.
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Consumer Prices Rise In June Amid Energy Jump
Washington reports a 0.3 percent June rise in the Consumer Price Index led by a 2 percent surge in energy. Gasoline, fuel oil, and natural gas costs climbed, while food inched up 0.1 percent. Retail sales gained 0.5 percent in June, with autos driving most strength. Inflation for the year runs 3.1 percent as demand remains tepid.
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Maxwell heads to Democratic National Convention in New York
Ronald Maxwell, Aiken County Democratic Party chair, travels to New York for the Democratic National Convention. He describes delegation meetings outlining week plans between hotel room routines and Boston Square Garden events. Breakfast meetings for South Carolina delegates were sponsored by Senator Ernest Hollings.
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Aiken Plans New Cable Deal With Palmetto Cablevision
Aiken City Council moved to draft a new 5 percent franchise fee agreement with Palmetto Cablevision within 30 days and a separate ordinance governing operation. The plan seeks a five year contract with a buyout option and periodic reviews, aiming to extend city oversight beyond federal limits amid public concern over service and access.
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Aiken Council Approves Annexation of 5.29 Acre Tract
The Aiken City Council approved annexation of a 5.29 acre parcel adjacent to the planned Chukker Creek School site, with the school near a 20 acre area between Woodside Plantation and Chukker Creek Road, despite resident objections. The Woodside Development Company owns the land.
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Palmetto Cablevision Maps Upgrades After WIS-TV Knockout
Palmetto Cablevision says it complied with federal law when dropping NBC Columbia affiliate WIS-TV for closer WAGT-TV in August and notes ongoing upgrades to better serve the public. Holly reviewed many franchise agreements and plans to model a new city agreement after Rock Hill’s. The ordinance seeks expanded city service, public access channels, greater accessibility for disabled residents, and underground wiring for subscribers.
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U S Ends Plutonium and Uranium Production Policy Shift
President Bush announced the United States will stop producing virgin plutonium and highly enriched uranium for nuclear weapons. In Kennebunkport he cited rising nuclear threats among developing nations and urged stronger nonproliferation actions. DOE officials noted no production has occurred at Savannah River Site since 1988 for plutonium and 1964 for uranium.
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Bridge Dee Classifieds Comics and Puzzles
Local page features classifieds and puzzles including bridge, comics, crossword, cryptoquote, and a Dear Al advice column with brief notes and reader interactions.
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Call to Share News Idea at Local Desk
Readers are invited to contact the newsroom at 648-2311 with ideas for news stories or story tips. The prompt encourages submissions that could become future articles or features in the paper.
Local residents listed in community roster
Lillie Clark, Saluda Elizabeth Gallegos, Graniteville George Gibson, Ward Arthur C. McPherson, Aiken Carol Ray Rawls, Wagener included in the latest civic directory showing names tied to towns. The item notes names and associated locales without additional details on roles or actions.
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Graniteville
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Aiken
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