Shealy Retires After Sparks On Lottery Effort
Former federal prosecutor and lottery activist Sen. Ryan C. Shealy retires from South Carolina politics after eight years of clashes with preachers bingo operators and lawmakers over legalizing numbers games. James Roland Smith says moral concerns outweigh potential education funds, noting Georgia’s upcoming lottery could influence South Carolina gambling prospects.
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Cautious Parents Urged to Scrutinize Toys This Season
The Institute for Injury Reduction urged parents to evaluate toys for dismantling risk, dangerous parts, long strings, and choking hazards as Christmas shopping begins. From 1986 to 1990 about 700,000 children were toy injuries, with 31 deaths in 1991 and 163,000 ER visits.
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Clinton Meets Washington Residents On First Outing
President elect Clinton toured a black business district in northwest Washington to show his focus on inner cities and small businesses. He met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill planning talks on a modest tax cut and raising the top rate to 36 percent for households earning over 200 000.
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Postmaster Runyon promises shorter lines and no stamp rise
Washington Postmaster General Marvin Runyon outlines cost cuts and service upgrades to keep rates unchanged for several years. He cites a surplus, plans longer hours at 5,200 offices, and 7,200 lobby directors to assist customers. He aims to reduce labor by 30,000 and save hundreds of millions annually while projecting a 1998 break-even.
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Early Mailing Wisest Course Urges Prompt Holiday Mail
Aiken postmaster Don Dulaney urges sending holiday packages and cards as early as possible to ensure delivery before Christmas. Domestic deadlines are Dec 1 for parcel post, Dec 16 for cards and letters, and Dec 20 for priority parcels. He recommends strong corrugated boxes, nylon reinforced tape, and unmarked boxes for direct labeling.
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Call for news tips at 648 2311
Readers are invited to share news tips by calling 648 2311. The notice encourages community input and implies newsroom readiness to receive suggestions for stories or ideas.
Page 3B details William Barton and others in city list
A fragment lists William Barton of Brooklyn New York Mildred Boatwright of Aiken Louella Garmon of Columbus Georgia Sardis Green of Edgefield Vera T Ledgerwood of Jefferson City Tennessee. The line directs readers to Page 3B for more details.
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Mild Blood Pressure Benefits From Drugs and Lifestyle
In New Orleans a major study finds middle aged adults with mild hypertension live longer and fare better when using medicines plus healthier habits. Lifestyle changes cut diastolic pressure about nine points. adding drugs lowered it about 12 points and reduced heart attacks strokes and angina by roughly one third.
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Quit For A Day Forever Tobacco Ads React To Smokeout
Americans urged to leave cigarettes in packs for today’s Great American Smokeout while tobacco interests push back as the industry remains active. Campaigns varied from playful jabs at Clinton to a dying Illinois smoker’s court case against a tobacco giant, with trial resuming in Belleville.
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