13 Nov 1992
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1992
Page
1
The article surveys beliefs around Friday the 13th and other superstitions, noting Scandinavian views of Friday as lucky, common fears about bad luck from black cats and broken mirrors, and how people worldwide treat luck in daily life and sports. It cites Christ's crucifixion, the Last Supper, and playful notes on superstitions in baseball and daily routines.
President elect Clinton frames a three step ethics package to curb lobbying by transition staff and restrict corporate board members from government work. He backs a rising year long to five year lobbying ban, notes reform of disclosure and campaign finance, and promises abortion, Haitian policy shifts and job creation.
About 125 people at Aiken High School criticized proposed math arts and foreign language curriculum frameworks. Critics warned they would stifle gifted students while organizers claim the documents are living and open to revision.
The State Board of Education approved an $8.6 million budget request to buy 500 school buses for Aiken County next year. State Superintendent Barbara Nielsen said the funding will go to the Budget and Control Board, with the Department of Education presenting details as budgets are reviewed, though the General Assembly has final say.
The National Weather Service in Augusta forecasts a cold front bringing the coldest weekend temperatures yet this fall. Sunday morning near freezing with highs around 60, then Sunday and Monday nights dipping into the upper 20s. Highs in the low 50s for the period, then a rebound to 60s and possibly 80s by week’s end as fronts return.
Government data show the October CPI rising 0.4 percent led by airline fares up 7.8 percent the largest monthly airline increase since 1969 energy and apartment rents also climbed while food costs rose modestly 0.1 percent. Retail sales gained 0.9 percent in October amid a upward revision to September sales to 0.5 percent signaling tentative economic strength.
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The Rev. Jeffery Smith of All Saints Anglican Church in Aiken says the congregation remains committed to the Apostolic Catholic faith and will not ordain women. He notes a split from St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church over the issue and cites New Testament guidance and priestly headship in marriage as reasons. Nearby, efforts in England move toward ordaining women while the Anglican Communion debates the path forward.
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