Aiken Elects Cavanaugh to City Council Amid Apathy
The Aiken municipal election shows low turnout with 2 565 ballots cast, about 600 fewer than the prior council race. Republican Frederick B. Cavanaugh defeats Willar Hightower for a council seat while Durbin trails closely, and the vote reflects voter belief in a sound city government.
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Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Budget Bill Faces Fierce Debate
The Gramm R u d m a n Hollings budget bill is praised as a needed curb on federal spending and as a necessary shield against a looming deficit. Critics on both sides lampoon it as reckless while supporters argue it forces Congress to enact real cuts or cede control to the president.
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Thought For Today Quote by La Rochefoucauld
A reflection on vanity and admiration from François Duc de La Rochefoucauld noting that people favor those who admire them while not always liking those they admire.
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Ashley Sees It On AIDS Panic And Global Politics
The column questions hysteria over AIDS contrasting it with other fears and notes professional seminars on infection control. It argues for calm, cites experts like Dr. Holander, and discusses public figures and media portrayals while evaluating Cold War era fears and U S policy toward Nicaragua and El Salvador.
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Reagan Gorbachev Summit Theater May Yield Substantive Moves
Washington view of the Geneva summit as theater yet notes real shifts. Reagan signals openness to negotiations and a 50 percent nuclear treaty reduction, while Gorbachev faces economic pressures and wants reforms within central planning limits. The piece cites Kennedy era lessons and notes ongoing domestic and congressional pressures shaping expectations.
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