Hurricane Hugo triggers nationwide relief and critique
Our view notes outside attention finally shifts to South Carolina after Hugo. President Bush and Marilyn Quayle aid recovery efforts while media coverage draws criticism for delays. Communities from Charleston to Pee Dee rally with food, supplies, and volunteers. corporations donate merchandise as relief expands.
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George Bush
Marilyn Quayle
Moncks Corner
Charleston
South Carolina
U. S
CNN
Savannah
Wilmington
Hugo
Wrightsville Beach
Caribbean
Charlotte
Time Magazine
Carolinas
Educational TV System
Hilton Head
North Myrtle Beach
Pee Dee
Washington
Georgia
Westminster
Eutawville
Orangeburg
Rabun Gap
Aiken County
Letters To The Editor On Tax Relief And Congress
Readers express frustration over soaring property taxes in Aiken County and call for tax relief. A second writer urges residents to deny congressional mail by returning it, arguing lawmakers waste funds while addressing national issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Washington
Congress
Dorothy G. Jennings
P.O
Warrenville
Ex Cub Factor predicts Cubs or Blue Jays title odds
The author enshrines the Ex Cub Factor and a Modified Ex Cub Factor to weigh playoff chances. He cites Berler and past series where ex Cubs influenced outcomes, ranks the four playoff teams by ex Cubs, and predicts Cubs versus Blue Jays in the World Series with commentary on uncertainty and light humor.
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Toronto Blue Jays
Blue Jays
Chicago
Ron Berler
Berler
Cubs
San Diego Padres
Detroit
Padres
Phillies
Orioles
Cardinals
Royals
Mets
Red Sox
Bill Buckner
Dodger
Oakland A’s
Dodgers
A’s
Tony LaRussa
LaRussa
San Francisco
Chris Speier
Craig Lefferts
Rick Reuschel
Mike Krukow
Giants
Oakland
Dennis Eckersley
Ron Hassey
Don Zimmer
E.T
Toronto
George Will
John Kenneth Galbraith
Slats Grobnik
Slats
Education reform leaders push for better schools nationwide
The piece contrasts George Bush and Democratic leaders like Bill Clinton and southern governors who pushed school reform through tax measures and higher standards. It notes Arkansas and Tennessee examples, raises SAT gains and teacher pay increases, and discusses Louisiana’s mixed results plus regional challenges to education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bush
Arkansas
Clinton
Bush
Tennessee
Lamar Alexander
South Carolina
Bill Clinton
National Education Association
Louisiana
Edwin Edwards
South
Atlantic
Hypocrisy in chemical weapons debate stalls progress but aims at ban
The article notes U S hypocrisy in condemning chemical arms while building stockpiles and reports despite this, superpowers move toward a ban. Bush calls for large cuts and urges Soviet reductions. Moscow proposes deeper cuts but links them to wider arms limits. Progress hinges on overcoming these obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
United Nations General Assembly
U.S
Soviet Union
United States
Congress urged to redesign U S coins sparking debate
The piece questions Congress plans to overhaul coin designs citing costs and public interest. It argues against removing the eagle and Monticello and notes potential psychological effects and stockpiled Susan B. Anthony dollars as counterpoints to the redesign push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Monticello
Abe Lincoln
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Old Country
Sarah V. Rodgers
Hutchinson Dr
North Augusta
Scott B. Hunter
John F. Boyette III
Melanie L. Arney
Sue S. Brown
Ellen C. Priest
Phyllis R. Carpenter
Aiken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Edwards
Buddy Roemer
Roemer
Sioux Falls
S.C
Argus
Libya
Iraq
Jackson
Mich
Citizen Patriot
Jfk
Fdr
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