Williams in Edgefield murder bid rejected by judge
Luke A Williams accused of killing his wife and adopted son in 1991 faced a rejected bid for a directed verdict of not guilty. Defense argued lack of jurisdiction and insufficient evidence while the court noted bodies found in Sumter National Forest suggesting crimes occurred in Field County. Prosecutors seek the death penalty as Williams faced possible capital punishment.
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Edgefield
Luke A. Williams Til
Richard Briebart
South Carolina
Briebart
Breibhart
Luke Brown
Linda A. Williams
Shaun
Sumter National Forest
Field County
Williams
JFK Memories Echo Through Dallas Shootings Across Decades
Aiken recalls vivid memories of November 22, 1963 as readers share where they were when President Kennedy was shot. The Dear Abby Special prompts reflections on the assassination and lingering conspiracy questions, with reporters detailing the moment across newspapers and campuses.
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Bescent Johning
Dallas
Dalla
Abby
Jack Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
Ste Pery
University of Indiana
Jim Kauffman
USC Aiken
Kennedy
Contact for News Ideas at County Paper Details Page 4A
Readers are invited to share news ideas by contacting listed names and locations including Liza Lorena McKenzie Bath Bertha Sjostrom Wyomissing Eyelie Davidson Spicer Aiken William E. Taylor Sr Wagener See Page 4A for details.
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Liza Lorena McKenzie
Bath
Bertha Sjostrom
Wyomissing
Eyelie Davidson Spicer
Aiken
William E. Taylor Sr
Wagener
Senate Approves NAFTA Victory for Clinton in Bi partisan Vote
The Senate approved the North American Free Trade Agreement in a 61 to 38 roll call, delivering a major bipartisan win for President Clinton as the House had already passed the measure. The agreement creates a vast free trade zone linking the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with strong backing from 34 Republicans and 27 Democrats in the Senate.
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Washington
Senate
Clinton
America
United States
Mexico
Canada
House
Seattle
NAFTA
Don Riegle
D-Mich
Bush
Oval Office
Organized Labor
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Om Harkin
Council Hearing On Assisted Living Facility Rezoning
A proposal to build a 48 room assisted living facility on 4.1 acres at the northeast corner of Richland and Gregg avenues faces a public hearing. The plan seeks rezoning from R1 to R2, with ownership by Celeste T. Royal. Neighbors of the Isaimia Hult area oppose the rezoning.
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Council
Richland and
Gregg Avenues
Celeste T. Royal
Isaimia Hult
Asia-Pacific leaders unite for new voice in world affairs
Asia Pacific leaders gathered on Blake Island to pledge closer economic ties and freer trade, aiming to finish stalled WTO talks by December 15. President Clinton said the region is moving toward interdependence and a stronger regional identity, with environmental protection and jobs among shared priorities.
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Blake Island
Wash
Clinton
Asia Pacific
United States
Asia
Europe
Puget Sound
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Clemson
USC
Scott Webs
University of South Carolina
JFK
Y Philip Lor
Dear Abby
Bous
Pact
Congress
George Mitchell
Maine
GOP
Bob Dole
Kansas
Japan
Philip Lord
Asia-Pacific United
Asia-Pacific
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