Leading Indicators Rise 0.3 Percent in April
The Conference Board reports the Index of Leading Economic Indicators up 0.3 percent in April, the third straight monthly gain and the highest in 14 months. March and February revisions show 0.3 and 1.3 percent boosts respectively, signaling anticipated steady growth and possible job gains through year end.
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New York
Conference Board
U.S
William Sullivan
Dean Witter Reynolds Inc
NATO to slim down after Cold War reshaping
NATO foreign ministers meeting in Berlin approved a leaner postwar concept. Secretary of State Warren Christopher said the alliance should not be organized to meet a threat that no longer exists. The plan allows Europe-only task forces for Bosnia and peacekeeping and opens a study on downsizing headquarters and reforming command structure.
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Berlin
NATO
Russia
Warren Christopher
North Atlantic Council
Europe
Bosnia
Obituary Notices: Debra Benoit Renas and Others
Obituary notices for Debra Benoit Renas Jackson Edward Vinson and Aiken Lee McCoy Walker are listed on Page 54 with brief biographical details and dates.
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Debra Benoit Renas
Jackson Edward Vinson
Aiken
Lee McCoy Walker
Confederate Soldier Finally Receives Memorial Marker
William R. Williams, who died of yellow fever defending Charleston Harbor in 1862, was honored with a memorial marker and funeral service at Dry Creek Baptist Church. The ceremony featured descendants, a Sons of Confederate Veterans chapter, and a flag presentation to Williams' great granddaughter. The 14th South Carolina Infantry performed flag duties as speeches reflected on honoring ancestors.
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Dustin Turner Ward
William R. Williams
Williams
Charleston Harbor
Dry Creek Baptist Church
Ward
Barnard E. Bee
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Lois Williams
Graniteville
Rev. R. Lee Going Jr
14Th
South Carolina Infantry
South Carolina
Bad News For S C Kids
South Carolina ranks 46th in the annual Kids Count study tracking conditions for children. The Annie E. Casey Foundation report cites high infant mortality, child death rates, and teen violence as ongoing concerns, with SC never finishing higher than 42nd in eight years.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
Louisiana
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Baltimore
Baron Holmes
State Budget and Control Board
John 8. Niblock
Alliance For
Karen Papouchado
Aiken
Beck Proctor Do Battle Again In District 83 Primary
Rep T Scott Beck faces Sheron Proctor in a high stakes June 11 GOP primary for the District 83 seat based around North Augusta and western Edgefield County. Beck won a April 2 special primary by 1 377 to 1 192 and seeks a full two year term as Huff moved to the Court of Appeals.
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Carl Langley
T. Scott Beck
North Augusta
Sheron Proctor
Edgefield County
Beck
Proctor
House
Thomas E. Huff
State Court of Appeals
Hopelands Rotunda Dedicated To Tower
The Friends of Hopelands and Rye Patch dedicate an 18th century Italian rotunda at Hopeland Gardens in a ceremony led by Roland Windham. Joan Tower receives the honor for her fundraising and vision. the project cost about $10,000 with local support. An Aiken Artists Guild exhibit opened the same day with a reception at the Hall of Fame.
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Friends of
Hopelands
Rye Patch
Hopeland Gardens
Joan Tower
Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum
Florida
Roland Windham
Windham
Aiken
Joan
Ms. Tower
Aiken Artists Guild
Hall of Fame
Ginny Southnor
Beth Newburn
Friends of Hopelands and
Fred B. Cavanaugh
Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fate Museum
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Clemson
Omaha
Bridge Classifieds
Abby
Georgia Lottery
Bobby Holsenback
Ginny Sout
William R
S.C. Infantry
Ginny Southworth
Private Williams
S.C
Beck, Proctor
Hopelands Rotunda
Dustin Turner
Rotunda
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