A Rare Quiet Dawn in Korea Brings Hint of Hope
Former President Carter met with North Korea's Kim Il Sung in Pyongyang and emerged saying Pyongyang may not block inspectors and cameras, with Kim seeking Western aid to shift to less bomb friendly nuclear power. Clinton welcomes this if verifiable, as a Rodong-1 missile threat looms and U.N. sanctions remain on deck.
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Jimmy Carter
Kim Il Sung
Pyongyang
Kim
North Korea
Clinton
United States
Japan
U.N
Carter
Joe Riley praised for leadership in Charleston crisis
The letter lauds Joe Riley for guiding Charleston through Hurricane Hugo and transforming the city. It notes his rise to U.S. Mayors Association president, his crime reduction, inner-city revitalization, and a vibrant downtown attracting conventions, with a relentless daily schedule and dedication.
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Joe Riley
National Association of U.S. Mayors
U.S
United Way
Charleston
South Carolina
Letters to the Editor on SRP Support and Tommy Hartnett
A local letter argues for open support of the Savannah River Plant and criticizes Tommy Hartnett for not publicly backing SRP during its 1980s revival. The writer recalls invitations and tours, noting Hartnett’s reluctance, while contrasting Beasley’s gubernatorial endorsements by GOP figures.
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David Beasley
Thurmond
Greenville
Hartnett
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Beasley
SRP
House
Aiken County
Armed Services Committee
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Savannah River Plant
Congress
Great Crusade Is Turning Into Hustle
Opinion column critiques the NAACP and Benjamin Chavis for alliances with extremist groups, calling into question legacy versus current credibility. It compares civil rights gains with diminishing returns and urges internal focus on community growth and disciplined leadership.
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Great Crusade
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Nation of Islam
Louis Farrakhan
Benjamin Chavis
Tongs
China
Mafia
Sicily
General Motors
Home Run Surge Sparks Debate Across Baseball History
Baseball era sees unprecedented long balls as Griffey and ONeill push past legends. Analysts cite juiced ball, bat tech, and wider parks, while MIT tech and strike threats loom. Questions linger over whether season pace will endure or end at midway with a strike.
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Rogers Hornsby
Roger Maris
Lou Gehrig
Joe Carter
Paul O'Neill
Ken Griffey Jr
Cal Ripken Jr
Frank Thomas
Griffey
Seattle
Mariners
Babe Ruth
Mark Spitz
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Wayne Hagin
MIT
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Newsweek
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