Seniors face smallest cost of living bump in years
Elderly Americans will receive a 1.3 percent, about $10 monthly increase in Social Security checks for 1999, raising the average to $780. Medicare premiums will rise 39 percent, up to $45.50, affecting checks for many seniors and disabled recipients. The automatic adjustment aligns with CPI changes and requires no congressional vote.
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Washington
Myra Cox
Apple Valley
Calif
Cox
Kenneth 8. Apfel
Congress
Deaths Listed in Page 6A Fy Notices
Death notices listed include Johnny Campbell of Aiken Brenda Ferrando of Durham North Carolina Lonnie B Thompson of Chicago Buck Able of Augusta Ethel B Williams of Williston and Annie L Winfield of Winfield. Fy notices appear on page 6A.
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Johnny Campbell
Aiken
Brenda Ferrando
Durham
Lonnie B. Thompson
Chicago
Buck Able
Augusta Ethel B. Williams
Williston
Annie L. Winfield
Winfield
Georgia Lottery Draw Headlines Cash 3 and The Big Game Results
Friday’s midday Cash 3 numbers were 15 and 9 and the evening Cash 3 numbers were 05 and 1. The Big Game shown as 146 18 33 7 and Big Money all were listed.
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Cash
Student custodian idea draws support
Local teens may gain part time custodian jobs at schools if the Aiken County Board of Education approves. The plan, proposed by Langley-Bath-Clearwater Middle’s new principal Byron Bowers, aims to ease staffing shortages and provide responsible work for students.
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Bill Bengtson
Byron Bowers
LBC Middle School
Hazel Parcell
Ernest Key
Aiken County
Bowers
Edgewood Middle
GOP bid ties car tax cut to Beasley campaign in South Carolina
In South Carolina, Republicans push car tax relief as a campaign centerpiece with Gov Beasley backed by NASCAR figures in radio ads. Critics warn the plan relies on future growth revenue and could hamper public education funding. Democrat Hodges also favors tax cuts but prioritizes using surplus funds for education.
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Columbia
South Carolina
David Beasley
Nascar
Bill Elliott
Elliott
Beasley
College of Charleston
Frank Hefner
Jim Hodges
George Shelton
Hodges
Shelton
United Way campaign to end with Oct celebration
The United Way of Aiken County will end its drive on October 30 with a celebration at Houndslake Country Club. For luncheon information call 648-8331.
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United Way of
Aiken County
Houndslake Country Club
Congress delays bill as Duck Season gains hikers guns and pork
The $500 billion budget faces final vote next Tuesday after Congress delays approval. Mississippi gains an extended duck hunting season via Senate Leader Trent Lott amid interparty disputes over funding and timing. House Speaker Newt Gingrich touts conservative gains while critics press for broader constituent relief.
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Boston
Mississippi
White House
Congress
House
Newt Gingrich
Rga
Senate
Trent Lott
R-Miss
Interior Department
Lott
Department
Peanut allergy flight rule faces House hurdle in spending bill
Lawmakers debate overturning an airline peanut ban tied to a medical allergy while negotiators rush a massive spending package. Rep. Frank Wolf opposes limits on the rule, as leaders seek to funnel emergency aid to farmers and fund land access for Cumberland Island in Georgia.
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Transportation Department
Frank Wolf
R-Va
House
Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee
Rob Leebern
Saxby Chambliss
R-Ga
Gingrich
Senate
Jack Kingston
Cumberland Island
United Way campaign nears end with $2.6 million goal
United Way of Aiken County has reached 75 percent of its fall drive with two weeks remaining. Volunteers met at Newberry Hall to review progress as almost $2 million of the $2.6 million goal is raised. Campaign chair John Paveglio aims to exceed the target, noting unmet needs. Kimberly Clark presented a $104,314 check, later matched dollar for dollar by the company.
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United Way
Aiken Couny
Newberry Hall
John Paveglio
Randy Watson
Ken Widener
Kimerly Clark
Kimberly Clark
Watson
Campaign goal push at Houndslake party in 1998
Paveglio announces a campaign target of over 2.6 million dollars to be raised by October 30 1998 at Houndslake Country Club. He urges immediate pledges as funds are needed to determine next year’s agency budgets in November.
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Paveglio
Houndslake
United Way
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