Blessing of the Hounds Opens Hunt Meet at Hitchcock Woods
The blessing marks the start of fox hunting with a drag line by the Aiken hounds, inviting the public to attend on foot. Parking is at the South Boundary entrance to Hitchcock Woods, with guests walking to Memorial Gate. Wear sturdy shoes and do not bring pets due to aggressive hounds.
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Holiday events and closures in Warrenville and Aiken
The Warrenville Church of God plans a holiday trumpet prelude at 6 50 p m with refreshments after the service. Salvation Army hosts its first community Thanksgiving dinner Thursday at Gayle Avenue banquet hall free to the public. Banks close Thursday. Aiken includes a Friday half day. The Aiken Standard prints a Thanksgiving edition and offices reopen Friday at 8 30 a m with noon close.
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Bush in Paris voices coalition will prevail in Gulf crisis
President Bush, in Paris for the CSCE meeting, says troops will prevail and Kuwait must see Saddam Hussein removed. He seeks unity with allies on a U.N. resolution authorizing force and minimizes Soviet tensions while noting a broad coalition in the Persian Gulf. Gorbachev calls for patience and a diplomatic path, warning against a military solution while supporting a U.N. analysis.
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Postal Talks End in Standoff as Union Protest Shuts Hotel Doors
Biller and Frank clash over negotiation tactics as union vigilantes shout Frank Must Go and force hotel doors shut. Postal Service offered automatic bonuses totaling 950 over two years plus up to 1100 yearly for meeting goals. Unions seek three-year deals with 8 percent first-year raises and 7 percent in each of the following years.
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South Carolina May Cut State Obligations Including Spoleto Funding
Brooks warns peripheral state costs may be cut to cover an $82.5 million revenue shortfall. Lawmakers face a year of belt tightening as past overages plus new money gaps pressure the budget. Employee raises lag inflation and many workers earn under $16,000.
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