South Carolina Embraces Video Poker Near Borders
South Carolina hosts numerous video poker parlors near North Carolina and Georgia borders after the state Supreme Court ruled cash payoffs outside the machines may not violate gambling laws. Operators report most business from Charlotte, with venues like Lucky Dollar Casino opening in Fort Mill. Some lawmakers push for a ban by 1994, while others leave the decision to voters.
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Medical Insurance Reform May Bring Unpleasant Surprises
The piece argues Clinton health reform may yield few immediate benefits for most workers and insuranceholders. It warns of initial higher costs and inconveniences while long term goals focus on cost control and broader coverage, citing polls and expert views on costs and risk of losing coverage.
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Clinton
White House
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Miles urges tax reform and school choice in broad policy speech
In a wide ranging talk Miles attacks big government and calls for efficiency across agencies. He cites Reagan’s private spending creating jobs and urges term limits criminal accountability and state budget discipline while pressing for school reform and parental choice.
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Ronald Reagan
South Carolina
Educrats
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Hanna wins GOP nomination with 105 attendees
In a Republican convention 105 people attended with Hanna receiving 79 votes and Strader 18. If elected, Hanna would form two advisory committees for business leaders and private citizens, push for a city administrator, address finances and the sewer system, and keep the council responsive to taxpayers.
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Strader
Economy Ends 1992 With Modest Growth At 2.1 Percent
The U S economy grew 2.1 percent in 1992 with a 4.7 percent pace in Q4 the strongest in five years. Analysts expect moderate growth to resume but below late 1992 highs as the recovery lags, per Blue Chip indicators and economists surveyed.
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Laurence H. Meyer
St. Louis
Blue Chip Economic Indicators Newsletter
George Bush
White House
Senate Allows Voters To Decide Video Poker Fate
The South Carolina Senate rejected a ban and moved toward voter input on video poker. Lawmakers endorse either statewide or county referendums, while new rules would bar under 21 players, close Sunday play, and cap machines per establishment. Opposition warns of losing $30 million in licensing fees.
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Pursuit Ends in Fatal Shooting of Suspect on I-20
A robbery suspect identified as Lewis was chased from Graniteville via I-20 and SC 19 into Shiloh Heights Road. After a high speed pursuit and a forced crash, officers shot and killed him when he pointed a Daisy pellet gun at them. A press conference was set for 1 p.m.
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