Voices and quotes highlight reactions to crimes and events
A collection of remarks from clergy, officials, and citizens across the country covers reactions to a church pianist’s slaying, a courtroom tactic discussion in the Oklahoma City case, a bribery conviction in Louisiana, traffic fine fundraising for the needy, a killer whale feeding scene, a murder suspect’s portrayal, Stone Mountain’s first black mayor, affirmative action in a New Jersey case, and a pirate museum push sparked by Blackbeard ship finds.
Asia crisis trims US growth outlook and trade deficit
The September trade report shows the US deficit with Pacific Rim nations widening to 14 billion as exports fall and imports rise. Weak Asia demand slows US capital goods and air cargo. Japan's purchases drop, pressuring prices and inflation. Carol Stone of Nomura Securities comments on broader impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Pacific Rim
Japan
China
U.S
Journal of Commerce Index
Beasley Campaign Fundraising Under Scrutiny in South Carolina
South Carolina debate over governor Beasley's fundraising at the Governor's Mansion, with opponents urging a ban and executive order. Sheriff Metts criticizes the approach while a broader look at juvenile justice reform and political accountability unfolds in a contentious gubernatorial race.
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David Beasley
Beasley
James Metts
Lexington
Jim Hodges
White House
Metts
South Carolina
Columbia
Students share learning stories from Oakwood Windsor Elementary
Letters from Oakwood Windsor Elementary during American Education Week feature grade winners and other students. Beth Gibbs and Judy Brasel submitted notes praising help from parents and teachers, with entries from Grade 1 and Grade 2 highlighting counting to 100 telling time and perseverance.
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Oakwood Windsor
Beth Gibbs
Judy Brasel
My Dad Taught Me to Ride a Bike
Michael Fourroux, a fifth grade student, recalls learning to ride a bike with his father. He describes training wheels, learning brakes after nearly hitting a tree, and the months it took to master cycling. He credits his dad with teaching football, baseball, and video games.
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Dad
Marcel Harley
Michael Fourroux
Teacher Support Shapes My Grade Four Journey
Veronica Bahena reflects on family guidance and school help from Oakwood Windsor School. She recalls moving from math and reading challenges to success with tutors and a test under Miss Bowman, emphasizing a tutor who shares her language and supports her progress.
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Oakwood Windsor School
Miss Bowman
Veronica Bahena
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Bill Archer
Central Baptist Church
Janice Mixson Wessinger
Alberta
Scott
Mt. Hill Missionary Baptist Church
Mike Tigar
Oliver Revell
Tigar
Oklahoma City
Terry Nichols
Lil Barrow-Veal
Baton Rouge
Castle Rock
Colo
Toni Bohrer
Mary Jane Schramm
Nathan Thill
Denver, Colp
Chuck Burris
Stone Mountain, Ga
Supreme Court
Roger Clegg
Center For Equal Opportunity
New Jersey
Gerald Butler
Bath, N. C
Blackbeard
Janice M. Wessinger
AIKEN
Scott B. Hunter
Stephen N. Ranzer
Ellen C. Priest
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Isgcipps
Asia
America
Journal of Commerce
Carol Stone
Nomura ‘Securities International Inc
The
Myrtle Beach
Sun ‘News
Sissy
Kansas
Larry Ingram
Mom
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