Public reaction to television debates in presidential race
Respondent critiques Mondale and Reagan performance saying debates show candidates’ positions rather than swing voters. Some praise Barbara Walters handling and clarity of questions while noting overall influence on voter choice may be limited and hinges on perceived policy distinctions.
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Barbara Walters
Reagan and
Mondale
VP Debate Looms as Mondale Ferraro Ticket Seeks Boost
The article reviews the VP debate’s potential impact on the 1984 race with Ferraro facing Vance Bush. It notes Ferraro’s scrutiny over finances and her 100 minute August news conference as indicating how she may perform. It also highlights the election’s broader dynamics and the ticket’s effort to gain momentum four weeks before Election Day.
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Bush
Mondale
Philadelphia
New England
U.S. House
CIA
Ferraro
Queens
Ms. Ferraro
Meet the Press
Reagan
Community Hearing Debates SRP Reactor Water Impacts
Residents near and downstream from SRP face potential drinking water issues as L-Reactor cooling water and its restart draw environmental concerns. Candidates critique DHEC enforcement while officials defend data suggesting a balanced ecosystem. a 1,000 acre cooling lake is required before restart. Written comments on the cooling lake permit are due by Oct. 15.
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SRP
Ben Christensen
Aiken
DHEC
Ralph Cullinan
Harry Gayman
Biological Services
Department of Energy
Steel Creek
DOE
School Board postpones funding decisions after Nov 13
The board delays choosing projects to fund while approving $475000 for asbestos removal in all district schools not yet treated. Dr. Robert W. Paskel urges immediate action on this project. Warren Whitson cites SAT improvements linked to district college prep efforts as 44 percent of seniors took the test and scores rose 16 points. The board also approves sales of carbonated beverages in district schools pending state approval.
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Robert W. Paskel
Warren Whitson
Aiken County
Whitson
Aiken County High School
State Department of Education
AIDS Virus Diversity Complicates Vaccine Development
New York AP report cites a leading AIDS researcher noting the virus’ numerous genetic variations hinder vaccine creation for the incurable disease. The finding underscores challenges in targeting HIV with a single vaccine approach.
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New York
Josephine Drifts North North Atlantic Forecast Slower Move
Josephine, the 1984 Atlantic season’s third hurricane, is drifting north-northwest as a high pressure system over the North Atlantic slows movement and complicates forecasts. Forecaster Miles Lawrence of the National Hurricane Center said officials will remain cautious until a clearer path emerges. The hurricane’s center sits about 375 miles east of Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, at 6 a.m. EDT.
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Miami
North Atlantic
Josephine
Miles Lawrence
National Hurricane Center
Freeport
Grand Bahama Island
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