Viewpoints Differ on Hinckley Verdict
A survey of Aiken County residents shows split reactions to John Hinckley Jr being found not guilty by reason of insanity. Names from Aiken and nearby towns express support and condemnation, with observers citing insanity, control, and justice as central issues.
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John Hinckley
Reagan
Aiken County
Hinckley
Charles Kern
Aiken
Ray Cavanagh
Charles Moseley
Alice Couvillon
New Ellenton
Arthur Brandt
Prices Up 1 Percent Fueled by Gasoline Costs
Washington AP report notes consumer prices rose 1 percent in May driven by higher gasoline. Gasoline up 0.9 percent after April drop. fuel oil up 0.7 percent. Inflation projected to ease to 5–7 percent this year as oil glut ends, according to officials.
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Washington
White House
Larry Speakes
Labor Department
Janet Norwood
Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics
Non- Joint Economic Committee Today
Polls Open Across Aiken County for Local and State Primaries
Aiken County voters go to the polls today to choose Democratic nominees for lieutenant governor and the District 6 seat on the County Council. In the lieutenant governor race Rep. Mike Daniel faces Tom Turnipseed, with the winner challenging Republican Norma Russell in November. District 6 pits Marilyn Smith against incumbent Homer McGee with Lorenzo Fallon as a general election contender.
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Aiken County
Mike Daniel
Cherokee- Spartanburg
Tom Turnipseed
Norma Russell
Lexington
Marilyn Smith
Homer McGee
Lorenzo Fallon
Queen Visits Her Grandson After Diana Birth
Queen Elizabeth II visited St Marys Hospital in London after Diana gave birth to a 7 pound 1 ounce boy. Charles and Diana's families welcomed the newborn as 1,800 gifts poured in and celebrations spread nationwide.
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London
Elizabeth II
London Hospital
Diana
Prince Charles
George Pinker
St. Mary’s Hospital
Charles
Buckingham Palace
Hyde Park
Frances Shand-Kydd
Jane Fellowes
Margaret Thatcher
Palace
Paddington
Queen
Charlie
Elizabeth the
Queen Mother
Warner urges cooperation for Aiken County progress
Aiken County Council chairman Carrol H. Warner told Rotary Club members that cooperative ties between private business, individuals, and government fuel the county’s success. He criticized state home rule limits, proposed two revenue options, and urged at large elections to broaden representation. He urged citizen involvement in local government.
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Aiken County
Carrol H. Warner
Warner
Aiken
Rotary
Frank Holmes
Ben Wheeler
Ramada Inn
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Lorna DeLaigle
North Augusta
James Learnard
Graniteville
Cavanagh
Moseley
Coulvillon
Harris
Beaboutt
Cathcart
Abby Erma Bombeck
Prince
Prince of Wales
Queen Elizabeth
Kathy Woodham
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