Perot Drops Out of Race Amid Aides’ Opposition
Ross Perot ended his bid for the presidency after consulting his longtime aides and deciding alone to quit. He cited the likelihood of not winning an electoral majority and a possible House decision as the race would be decided there. Perot, describing himself as an engineer, said the effort had not disrupted the country and he would not proceed.
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Dallas
Ross Perot
Perot
White House
Keith Richardson
Riel
Local Perot Supporters React To Pres. Dropout Decision
Ross Perot's withdrawal from the presidential race surprised local supporters and many nationwide. Keith Richardson cautions voters to choose a new candidate while noting the split reaction. Ms Richardson and Kevin Macomber credit the campaign experience as positive despite disappointment.
Lightning Kills 150 Each Year Myth Debunked
Reported figures show about 150 Americans die from lightning annually with approximately 250 injured. The article notes several local fatalities in Aiken County between 1984 and 1986, including a North Augusta woman and a New Ellenton youth, and advises storm safety such as avoiding phones and metal objects indoors.
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M.E. Johns
Johns
Williston Road
New Ellenton Middle School
National Center For Health Statistics
Carolina
Aiken
North Augusta
Clearwater
Lightning Safety Rules From a Damaged Source
Advice warns against working near fences telephones power lines and pipelines and prohibits handling flammable materials while on tractors or near metal equipment. Says to exit water boats tents and avoid exposed locations and high objects when lightning may be near. Keep away from hill tops open spaces fences and conductive elevated objects.
South Carolina Four-Year College Tuition Rises but USC Aiken Remains Cheapest
USCAiken remains the least expensive four-year college in South Carolina as tuition climbs this fall by 7.45 percent to 2,120 dollars per resident for a full year. Furman University charges 11,692 dollars next year, with double-digit increases seen at The Citadel College of Charleston Francis Marion Lander and Winthrop. Public colleges in the state receive 72 percent of regional average funding.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics
USC Aiken
Furman University
Duates
Furman
Citadel
College of Charleston
Francis Marion
Lander
Winthrop
Horoscope Submission Call Encourages Readers to Message
Community members are invited to share horoscope ideas by calling 548 2311. Names listed include Curtis Blocker, Aiken Cleo Closson, Donald Deaner, Hall, Six Mile Ollie P Hartley, North Augusta Lillie Mae Heyward, Wagoner Clyde Watson, Batesbury.
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Curtis Blocker
Aiken
Cleo Closson
Donald Deaner
T Hall
Six Mile
Ollie P. Hartley
North Augusta
Lillie Mae Heyward
Wagoner
Clyde Watson
Batesbury
Clinton Gains as Campaign Opens in New York
Clinton campaigns from New York heading to the heartland with Perot supporters in view while Bush urges action to help people. Instant polls show Clinton leading Bush by about 23 points with strong momentum and a $4 million fundraising postconvention total raising optimism for the Democratic ticket.
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New York
Bilclinton
Jore
Bush
Ross Perot
Clinton
Perot
Patriots For
America
USA Today
CNN
ABC
Michael Dukakis
Atlanta
Maxwell Pleased Maxwell Pleased
Ronald Maxwell, Aiken delegate, voices frustration as he sings in a raspy tone about losing his voice after long talking and shouting. He notes mixed feelings among Democratic delegates following Ross Perot's decision to end his bid for the presidency.
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Ronald Maxwell
Aiken
Aiken County
Democratic Party
Ross
Perot
Beper
U.S. Trade Deficit Surges To 7.38 Billion In May
The May trade gap rose to 7.38 billion, the highest in 18 months, as exports fell sharply led by civilian aircraft and farm sales, while imports eased 1.4 percent to 42.87 billion. oil bill rose to 4.11 billion. Analysts expect further deterioration in the second half.
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Commerce Department
Bush
America
U.S
Japan
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Gore
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