Baker Seeks Diplomatic Leverage as Gulf Tensions Rise
In the Gulf crisis, Baker meets King Fahd and Kuwaiti leaders in Taif. Washington contemplates calling Army reserve combat units to active duty while Iraq threatens attacks on Arab states assisting the coalition. Exiled Kuwaiti figures push for talks on sovereignty over disputed border oilfield sections and two islands.
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Thurmond backs Tindal in South Carolina election push
Gov Campbell notes three GOP incumbents running for re election and predicts more. Sen Thurmond, voting at his Aiken precinct, urges big turnout and warns against apathy. He endorses Les Tindal, praising his farm background and Clemson ties as Tindal campaigns in Sumter County.
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Sumter County
Thurmond cites casualties as embargo tightens Iraq crisis
Sen. Thurmond warns of up to 30000 casualties before Kuwait is retaken. He parallels Sen. Nunn in praising the embargo restricting Iraq’s oil revenue, saying the embargo and U.S. military buildup will force Saddam Hussein to bow to pressure or face war.
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Kuwait
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U.S
Nunn
D-Ga
Aiken
Butler Derrick
D-S.c
Iraq
Sen. Nunn
Hussein
Saddam Hussein
North Augusta honors seven police for saving a child
North Augusta City Council paid tribute to seven officers for what may have saved two year old David Rexford from drowning. The boy was pulled from a pool with no pulse and later revived by CPR before hospital transfer. The officers received a standing ovation. The names Sgt Timothy Pearson Patrolman William Mays Timothy Montoya John Skinner Sgt Ronald DeLaughter Lt Mark Jones and Dispatcher Donna Lester were honored.
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North Augusta High School
David R. Rexford
Timothy Pearson
William Mays
Timothy Montoya
John Skinner
Ronald DeLaughter
Mark Jones
Donna Lester
City council approves 100 gallon garbage container program
Councilman Lark Jones announced residents will receive a 100 gallon container at no extra charge for garbage storage. The council also approved reduced parking around the Woodlawn and West Avenues intersection after safety officials cited sightline issues and past accidents.
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Greene
GOP Surprises With Write In and Key Referendum Vote
Within two hours of polling opening voters in the county show early turnout possibly exceeding 50 percent of 49 600 registered electors. A major issue is a sales tax referendum funding water and sewer in unincorporated areas with no tax increase and future development support. High-profile races include Thurmond and Campbell at the top of the ticket, with several state offices hotly contested.
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U.S. Senate
Strom Thurmond
Carroll A. Campbell Jr
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Campbell
Henry McMaster
Campbell Soup to Sell Sumter Plant to Gold Kist
Campbell Soup Co has signed a letter of intent to sell its Sumter frozen foods and poultry growing operations to Gold Kist Inc of Atlanta. A definitive agreement is hoped for within 30 days. The assets include the Sumter plant a poultry feed mill hatchery and two grain storage facilities. Gold Kist serves about 32 000 members across the southeastern states.
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Sumter
Gold Kist Inc
Atlanta
David C. Hackney
Camden, N.J
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