Predicting success in development aid hinges on better management
A UN DP deputy administrator argues that debts and aid failures stem from poor development management. He cites misaligned price policies, inefficient state industries, and excessive capital spending, echoing Hudgins’ IMF critique that loans financed consumption and graft rather than wealth creation.
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If Lincoln Faced TV Debates
Opinion piece reflects on how historic leaders might perform on modern television. It praises Geraldine Ferraro's performance against George Bush but notes her moments of hesitation and overreliance on notes. The author argues TV presence is a key test for political leadership in 1988.
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Ill Wind May Blow From Columbia On Nuclear Reactor
U S Senator Hollings blames Energy Secretary Hodel and Idaho Senator McClure for pushing a new production reactor to Idaho or Washington. Savannah River Plant in South Carolina remains the favored site but faces political hostility from state officials.
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Donald Hodel
James McClure
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Washington State
Savannah River
SRP
Hodel
South Carolina
Hollings
State House
No Mugging In Space Kathy Sullivan Walk
Kathy Sullivan becomes the first woman to spacewalk confirming women can venture in orbit with safety. Her historic EVA underscores progress in gender barriers and space exploration.
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Readers' Views Correcting State Senate District 24 analysis
Irene K. Rudnick of Aiken County writes to correct a previous claim about Senate District 24. She notes the district comprises about 70 000 people with 44 800 in Aiken and 25 200 in Lexington, and argues Lexington Republicans outvote Aiken Republicans in primaries while general elections see high turnout in both counties.
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Aiken County
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Shealy
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Aiken
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Dear Dr Graham Is God forgiving for breaking one commandment
A reader asks about forgiveness for breaking a Ten Commandment and a pastor explains the temptation to sin while hoping for later absolution. The letter cites Exodus 20 and warns against thinking one can avoid consequences by seeking forgiveness later.
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DR. Graham
Upset talk swirls as Mondale gains in Pennsylvania forecast
Philadelphia report notes Democrats retreating to Mondale amid Reagan doubts. It cites 3 million Democrats versus 2.4 million Republicans in Pennsylvania, Mondale debate gains, and a potential California swing as pivotal to a historic upset narrative.
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Reagan
Ron
Mondale
Pennsylvania
Robb
The Heartbeat Debate in an American Campaign
The piece argues debates fuse politics with sports culture and media hype. It frames George Bush and Geraldine Ferraro as performers whose debates reveal character and leadership, likening the election to a high stakes game where outcomes hinge on public perception and televised performance.
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Letters to the Editor at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with writer’s handwriting and mailing address. Anonymous letters may be legible or typewritten. All letters may be edited for space and suitability. brief, clear pieces preferred. Address to Letters to the Editor at P O Box 456 Aiken South Carolina 29801.
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