EC trade dispute simmers in Europe United States
Europe and the United States edge toward settlement of a farm subsidy dispute that could trigger a trade war. EC commissioner Frans Andriessen warned no immediate talks and expected new developments after Monday’s Brussels foreign ministers meeting. He remained hopeful for an agreement by December 6, when Washington has threatened 200 percent tariffs on some European goods.
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Hatfield
England
European Community
Europe
United States
Frans Andriessen
Negors
Brussels
Andriessen
Washington
Germany
A Oollemann
John Major
Bush
EC ‘Commission
Jacques Delors
Vets Remember WW II Sacrifices Parade Aims To Honor
World War II veterans marched in a Park Avenue parade to honor sacrifices and educate the public. A flyover by three Air Force jets highlighted the event as veterans groups seek annual tribute. Brig. Gen. Charles Blount joined stakeholders in reviewing the procession as turnout fell short of expectations.
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Army
Navy
Marines
Air Force
Park Avenue
Laurens Street
Korea
Vietnam
Steven Lott
Aiken County
South Carolina Air National Guard
Lott
South Carolina House poised for turmoil after election
The legislature faces gridlock as Republicans gain seats while blacks become a larger, restive bloc. With 18 Black lawmakers, leadership contests loom for speaker pro tempore and top posts as David Beasley retires and Wilkins, McElveen, and Whipper contend for key roles.
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Columbia
South Carolina
BP Vee
Lucille Whipper
Joe McElveen
D-Sumter
David Wilkins
Greenville
Judiciary Committee
Clinton Relaxes as Bush Plans Transition Steps
President elect Clinton spends a quiet day at home with meetings and a golf round while President Bush urges national unity and names Andrew Card to lead the White House transition. Clinton aides weigh weekend travel and downtime with family amid campaign winding down.
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Little Rock
Ark
Clinton
University of Arkansas
Mississippi State
Bush
Andrew Card
White House
Satur Clinton
Eli Segal
Arkansas Governor's Mansion
Max Parker
Segal
Arkansas
Yeltsin Seeks Deeper Nuclear Cuts in Talks
In Moscow Boris Yeltsin pushes for far deeper nuclear reductions than the Bush administration, as Clinton weighs the Russian offers. Ukraine signals readiness to sell its 176 long range missiles for money while keeping silos intact under a treaty obligations.
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Moscow
Boris Yeltsin
Bill Clinton
Bush
Clinton
Igor Yukhnovksy
Ukraine
Russia
Stratefee
Edgefield Tax Rate Assures School Future
Edgefield County voters approved a 68 million dollar expansion and renovation plan for schools after a prior failed May 1990 bond attempt. Superintendent Clarence Dickert said the program will save money long term by avoiding higher future bills and emphasized clear cost explanations to taxpayers. The measure increases the school tax digest and supports maintenance costs while projecting benefits over decades.
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Clarence Dickert
Dickert
Oeal
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Society Hill
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Paige Sr
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