Aiken Considers Leasing Site For Mile Track
City officials weigh leasing or selling the Allan Mile Track to preserve its horse training use. The facility runs on a $300 000 budget and brings in about $200 000, amid plans to add softball fields elsewhere and move plastic stables to the Woodward Tract adjacent to the training site. A long term lease ensuring continued training of standardbred horses is sought from any new operator.
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Energy Secretary Warns of SRS Shutdown in Clinton Vote
Secretary of Energy James D. Watkins warned the Savannah River Site could close if Bill Clinton won the presidency. Georgia senators Wyche Fowler and Sam Nunn called the claim fear mongering as Watkins and labor secretary campaigned with Bush at Bush Field airport.
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Bush Upswing Gains in Pre Election Push
President Bush rallies in Des Moines and Denver urging voters to focus on economic gains and foreign policy while Clinton tours Georgia and Florida. Perot alleges GOP plot to disrupt his campaign. Bush calls such claims crazy as he stresses 2.7 percent growth and personal trust in leadership ahead of Election Day.
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Rec Forming Habit: Rhinehart Earns SCRPA Award Streak
Terry R Rhinehart, director of Parks and Recreation, receives consecutive SCRPA awards for outstanding service in South Carolina. Headley notes the municipality leads with a multiple year streak and eyes a fifth award as council receives the honor at a Monday ceremony.
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Third Quarter Economy Surprises With 27 Percent Gain
The Commerce Department reports a 27 percent annualized growth rate for the July to September quarter, a surprise after 1.5 percent in April-June and near the 2.9 percent pace of early 1990. The GDP, at $4.92 trillion, marks the high point before the recession began.
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$10 Difference Hits Poor in Welfare Cuts
In Columbia South Carolina welfare cuts of 5 percent reduce monthly AFDC checks by ten dollars for a family of three. Davis mother of two says she borrows from relatives to keep commuting to college. Dorotha Arthur raising four may skip taxi rides in rain. Sallie Haddock makes costumes from leftovers.
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Sommer Tries Again To Unseat Spence
Lexington County retiree and Libertarian Geb Sommer launches his third bid to defeat U S Rep Floyd Spence in South Carolina s Second Congressional District. Sommer seeks drastic tax cuts and reduced federal spending while Spence backs a balanced budget amendment and keeps his long record in Congress. The race centers on distrust of Washington and calls for fiscal reforms and government overhaul.
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