Textile Week observed by Aiken Rotary and Graniteville leaders
Sen. Thomas L. Moore spoke on textile roles from cord and curtains to medical implants and carbon fiber. Aiken officials and Graniteville Company leaders highlighted industry history, jobs losses since 1980 due to foreign competition, and the sector’s global competitiveness. The Sunrise Rotary meets Thursdays at Houndslake Country Club.
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Aiken Sunrise Rotary Club
Thomas L
Tommy) Moore
Clearwater
Sen. Moore
Ci- Moore
Rotary Club
Graniteville Company
Aiken
H. Odell Weeks
Aiken County
Carrol H. Warner
United States
Pawtucket
R.I
William Gregg
South Carolina
Graniteville
Harold D
Doug) Kingsmore
Houndslake Country Club
FEMA Inspections Spur County Road Repair Estimates
FEMA crews surveyed Richmond County flood damage with county officials. Estimated residential losses at 50 000 to 70 000 dollars and dirt roads along 900 miles needing about 200 000 dollars to restore. FEMA will compile county data for Gov. Campbell to seek federal aid in Washington, with results in 7 to 10 days.
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Richmond County
Alvin Bryan
FEMA
Mauney
Campbell
Washington
Inflation Hikes Social Security and SSI in 1991 Benefit Rise
The Labor Department announced a 5.4 percent cost of living increase for Social Security benefits in 1991 to be reflected in January checks. The rise follows 4.7 percent in the prior year and 4 percent in 1989, the largest since 1982, and also applies to 4.5 million Supplemental Security Income recipients.
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Labor Department
Veteran journalist denounces media bias at Aiken club
Charles Wiley, veteran correspondent with United Press International and NBC, told the Senior Men’s Club at Houndslake that today’s media ignores audience wishes and integrity, pursuing an advocacy agenda and slanting news to shape public opinion. George Gibson introduced Wiley.
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Aiken
Charles Wiley
United Press International
NBC News
Houndslake
Wiley
New York University
School of Journalism
Augusta
Military Order of the
George Gibson
Inflation set to normalize next year amid oil price risk
Analysts expect inflation to return to normal next year unless a Persian Gulf war spikes oil prices. Michael Boskin, President Bush's chief economic adviser, warns a one time price rise may not lift long term inflation, noting 1986 energy price collapse followed by a return to historical levels.
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Michael Boskin
Bush
Boskin
American Stock Exchange
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Sunrise Rotary Club
Heritage
B.B. Blaster
Orig
Persian Gulf
Reebok
WRDW
WKXC
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