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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1992

Page

4

US Should Strike Its Own Free Trade Compact

Our view argues for the United States to form a separate free trade pact with willing nations if EC resistance to farm subsidies and other issues blocks GATT progress. It cites $50 billion annual EC farm support and a potential $4 trillion in global trade at stake, urging decisive, independent action.

Bush European Community United States GATT

Readers Question Nuclear Site Closures and Policy

In a letter from Barnwell, a resident questions Irene Rudnick’s stance on closing Chem-Nuclear Systems and asks whether Savannah River Site closure might be proposed within six months to a year. Another writer challenges a vandalism incident and urges investigation. A third letter critiques Bush deficit forecasts, arguing the administration overspends and will raise national debt, with projected interest costs exceeding defense spending.

Irene Rudnick Chem-Nuclear Systems Inc Barnwell Rudnick Savannah River Jack Hutto Barnwell America U.S The United

Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard Question Foreign Aid

Kenneth Donaldson Jr expresses opposition to increased foreign aid and IMF funding. He argues taxpayers should not subsidize IMF loans or world banks, citing political figures and historical context, urging action against foreign giveaways. He signs with address in Mount Pleasant.

George Bush House International Monetary Fund Nicholas Brady Ussr Russia World Bank IMF Harry Dexter White Treasury Roosevelt Truman White Council On Foreign Relations United Nations United States Kenneth Donaldson Jr Candlewood Dr Mount Pleasant

Perot political risks and the perils of issue positions

The piece argues Perot’s character is not suspect but his stance on countless issues could derail a candidacy. It notes every policy choice pleases some groups and enrages others, with urban and economic debates heightening risk amid debt concerns.

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Perot’s mad-o-meter strategy drives campaign chatter

Mike Royko argues Perot can win by riding anger and avoiding fixed positions. He notes voters want flow and mood, while pundits urge positions. The piece critiques media framing and consumer backlash factors shaping Perot’s appeal.

Pollster Lou Harris Frames Arts Support Poll Findings

A critical look at a funded poll by the American Council for the Arts, with Louis Harris guiding questions on federal support for the arts. It reports 70 percent uplift from the arts, 48 percent deem museums and theaters very important, and 60 percent favor federal assistance, while tax increases for arts funding prove less popular.

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Furniture Markets Grow While Forests Dwindle

The article notes High Point North Carolina hosts major international furniture markets drawing 55 000 visitors and 1800 manufacturers with Sweden buyers praising American styling Beautiful America. It warns of exhausted timber supplies within a decade despite market growth and 2500 new retail stores opening this year while furniture stocks rise 23 percent.

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