U S veto pressure and Cuba China split in Security Council
The United States aims to push a Persian Gulf use of force resolution as five-permanent member veto power looms. Cuba Yemen and China oppose the measure, while Baker and Malmierca meet amid unfolding U N observer talks and a China loan linked to Beijing’s crackdown.
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Iraq
Washington
Israel
U.S
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Yemen
Persian Gulf
Saddam Hussein
Kuwait
Baker
Malmierca
Ally
Cuba
China
Qian
New York
Asian Development Bank
Beijing
Reapportionment plans shape up across South Carolina
Spratt notes districts 4 and 1 likely unchanged while 5th district may shift as growth areas shrink and rural regions expand. Bowers cites black voting power norms and warns timing hinges on census delays, White House review, and Congressional action with the General Assembly deciding final district lines.
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Elizabeth Patterson
Spartanburg
Arthur Ravenel
Charleston
Fielding
Patterson-Ravenel
Greenville
Rock Hill
Columbia
Lexington
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Bowers
White House
Congress
General Assembly
Senate
House
Salvation Army and partners aid families with Christmas meals and gifts
The Salvation Army plans to help 3700 people during the holiday season by providing complete Christmas meal ingredients and toys plus clothing. Valley Empty Stocking Fund begins its 18th year offering food vouchers, with application days Dec 5 and Dec 12 at Posey’s Old Furniture Store Langley. Secret Santa, run by South Aiken Presbyterian Church, matches donors to deprived children and can be joined by calling 649-7052 or mailing 1711 S Whiskey Rd, Aiken.
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Salvation Army
Aiken
Gayle Street
Valley Empty
Valley
Posey
S.C
Langley
South Aiken Presbyterian Church
S. Whiskey Road
Telephone survey methods used in Aiken County poll
Aiken County registered voters with telephones were sampled via stratified random dialing across exchanges. Respondents were selected by birthday within households and contacted at varied times, yielding a 65 percent response rate. Sampling error is 4.7 percent for the full 456-person sample.
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Aiken County
USCA
Robert Botsch
Jan Lowder
Survey Research Laboratory
Survey Indicates Delays Do Not Alter Purchases
Poll results show 62 percent delay purchases while 27 percent say the delay does not affect plans and 11 percent have no opinion. The survey highlights consumer behavior amid uncertainty with 134 respondents supportive of continued spending, 23 unsure.
Dole Sees 50 50 Chance of Gulf Crisis Special Session
Sen Bob Dole Republican leader says a special session on the gulf crisis is "better than 50-50" before Christmas after a White House chat while Bush and congressional leaders weigh the call. White House says no decision yet. Nunn and other Democrats grow frustrated as ex-Chiefs chairmen testify fueling opposition to war.
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Bob Dole
R-Kan
Senate
Bush
Dole
White House
Marlin Fitzwater
Nunn
United States
Middle East
Iraq
Kuwait
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Reagan
Carter
Optimistic View Stemming From Local Recession Concerns
USC Aiken poll shows many Aiken residents fear a recession and its impact on lifestyle. Robert and Wendy Grigsby of New Ellenton share the dilemma, living on one income with two young children and extra work like screen repair and horse boarding. They emphasize sacrifices and valuing simple treats when they dine out.
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The
Aiken Standard
Aiken
Robert
Wendy Grigsby
New Ellenton
Money Grigsby
Wes
Grigsby
Grigsbys
Economy shows mild slow but spring pickup seen
Vernon of a local car dealership reports a strong sales week and optimism tied to consumer confidence. John Davis of Heilig Meyers Furniture confirms robust sales with no downturn yet and expectations of steady or better performance ahead.
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Vernon
Sion
John Davis
Heilig- Meyers Furniture Company
December Temperatures To Stay Cold With No Snow Expected
State Climatologist John Purvis warned December would bring cooler conditions but not snow. Historical readings show Christmas Day highs near 43 and lows around 26, matching typical midwinter chill.
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John Purvis
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