Argentine Poet Perez Esquivel Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Adolfo Perez Esquivel, 49, an Argentine human rights advocate and head of Peace and Justice Service in Buenos Aires, won the 1980 Nobel Peace Prize for devoting his life to non violent human rights work since 1974. He was jailed by Argentina’s military government in 1977 and released over a year ago.
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Jenrette Faces Decision on Election Plan Amid Conflicting Reports
Convicted Congressman John Jenrette held a Florence press conference as South Carolina's 6th District awaited his choice to resign or stay in the re election race. Sources across parties offered competing views while Mrs Jenrette floated a possible bid. The State reported he may stay in the race, while Dorn warned swift replacement steps if he withdraws. District leaders debated a unified candidate, with Smith Jr. favored by some as replacement.
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Bombings Strike Four Global Cities Wounding Five
Police grapple with a spree of blasts in London Los Angeles New York and Paris injuring five people none fatally. Anonymous calls claim Armenian and Swiss groups while London officials note possible links between blasts though no solid evidence.
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Turtle from Crosland Park Stuns Brenda Aiken by Yard
A turtle marked with red letters and the code TMI 66 wandered into Brenda Aiken’s Crosland Park yard. She keeps it safe and awaits the owner to claim the unconventional pet.
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Aiken Jaycee County Fair Sees Attendance Surge
Attendance rose to over 27,000 as Deggeller Attractions reports a 30 percent increase from last year. Merchants Nights drew large crowds with special offers, and next year aims for another 25 percent growth plus combined merchants events and continued student free admission.
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No Appeal Planned In Ballot Ruling In Aiken County
Aiken County Republicans and auditor candidate William R. Wilcox will not appeal a court order adding Democrats George Williams and Carl Hair to the ballot. The ruling followed a late submission and would affect printing and the election timeline. Williams and Hair were ordered added by Circuit Judge Rodney A. Peeples after election officials had set the ballot.
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