Data Reinforces Cooling Economy Says Leading Indicator
Washington report shows the Index of Leading Economic Indicators at 101.2 in April, unchanged from March. Analysts expect slower growth into the second half as rising rates produce a cumulative slowing effect, with five of 11 components advancing on factors like delivery times and inventory buildup.
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Commerce Department
March
Sung Won Sohn
Norwest Corp
Minneapolis
South Carolina agrees to lower Confederate flag by July
Senators reached a compromise to lower the Confederate battle flag from the State House by July 21, with similar flags to be placed at Confederate monuments and room for a monument honoring African-Americans. Gov. Carroll Campbell urged House Republicans to support the plan while cautioning about its political risks.
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South Carolina
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Statehouse
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Campbell
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EMS dispute surrounds teens fatal Belvedere shooting
Aiken County coroner ruled Felisha Curry died from massive internal bleeding after a Belvedere Park shooting. EMS said gunfire and a broken window deterred entry, and doctor said the wound was unsurvivable even with rapid aid. No arrests reported.
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Aiken County
Sue Townsend
Felisha Nicole Curry
Belvedere
Ms. Curry
EMS
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Lecturer Recalls Life And Music Of Hofmann
Dr. Krystyna Juszynska spoke at the Ether Edge Center about Josef Hofmann as the four day Southeast Regional Piano Competition opened at USC Aiken. She noted stage fear before a wide audience and described Hofmann’s life and career in Poland and America.
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Etheredge Center
Josef Hofmann
Usc Aiken
Juszynska
Hofmann
Europe
America
Poland
School Tax Battle Delays Aiken Budget Plan
The Aiken County Board of Education seeks an 11.6 mill increase for fiscal 1994 95 but faces legislative resistance as delegates spar over a tax increase bill and three amendments. With adjournment near, swaps with Lexington County are sought to salvage the measure as prior efforts stalled.
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Aiken County
Bills stall as schools seek 6 mill tax hike
UES ad supported the schools budget but House members split on a plan. Senators backing the school board levy want final signature. Original bill by Thomas L Moore and Greg Ryberg proposed a full 6 mill tax increase. House amendments push 10 8 and 5 mill increases. Both chambers must approve. votes to occur separately.
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Ens
Thomas L
Tommy) Moore
D-Clearwater
Greg Ryberg
Aiken
Thomas E. Huff
North Augusta
Feuding Legislators May Hold Up Taxing Decision
Lexington House member Rep. Larry L. Koon warns he can block the Aiken County School tax millage increase by opposing the third reading of the delegation's bill. He accuses Sen. Greg Ryberg of blocking a case-purchase control bill, while Ryberg defends voting his conviction on each measure.
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Aiken County
Greg Ryberg
Lexington Republican
Ryberg
Larry
Koon
Lexington County
Thomas L
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