White House rounds table on women and Social Security needs
President Clinton hosts a White House roundtable with women including Tyra Brown of Oklahoma City to discuss how Social Security affects women. Rep. Karen Thurman notes actions for future reform as baby boom retirees loom and privacy of women’s access to private pension plans is raised.
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White House
Washington
Tyra Brown
Brown
Oklahoma City
Howard University
Clinton
al Gore
Karen Thurman
D-Fla
Congress
Social Security
Community thankful after girl Catherine found safe
Catherine Jackson, missing since Sunday, was discovered Monday morning in nearby woods and found by guardian angels in prayers from CSRA and beyond. Dr. Jackson and family express gratitude to God and supporters as townspeople and volunteers, including horses from Orangeburg, helped in the search.
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Jacksons
Catherine
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
Mrs. Jackson
Orangeburg
Dr. Jackson
Mary Therese
CSRA
Donna Pierce
Samuel
Dr. Grateh
Dr. Gratch
AT&T profits rise as wireless demand aids results
AT&T Corp reports a 66 percent jump in third quarter profits to 1.96 billion as cost cuts and growing wireless and business services lift earnings. Long distance revenue falls 3 percent but customers increase by 500000 this year. Analysts cheer results during a morning conference call.
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New York
At&t Corp
Wall Street
At&t
Education candidates weigh school prayer and politics
The debate centers on Ten Commandments in schools with Ms Tenenbaum open but cautious and Eckstrom backing a historical reference approach. Party loyalties, name recognition, SCEA endorsements, and prior races color voter turnout expectations as education leaders caution about political winds.
Mitch pushes Caribbean hurricane evac across Central America
Mitch threatened Honduras with evacuation of Islas de Bahia and coastal towns as 5,000 soldiers stood by. Honduras, Belize, Guatemala and Mexico activated emergency plans while Cuba evacuated 600 tourists. Rain and rising rivers forced mass moves and fuel shortages as residents shelter inland.
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Mario Hung Pacheco
Honduras
Caribbean
Guatemala
Belize
Belize City
Belmopan
Mexico
Yucatan Peninsula
Cuba
Jerry Jarrell
Jerry Jarrell, the Weather Center
Mitch
Gilbert
Education candidates described for 1994 South Carolina race
Inez Tenenbaum a Columbia attorney and former teacher runs for lieutenant governor in 1994 endorsing early childhood education and stronger teacher training. Her background includes degrees from the University of Georgia and University of South Carolina. Samuel Tenenbaum is her husband with no children. David Eckstrom, also a Columbia attorney, chairs Lexington Richland District 5 school board and seeks attorney general in 1994. He holds degrees from USC and Duke, is married with two children, and is brother to state treasurer Richard Eckstrom who also appears on the ballot.
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Tenenbaum
Eckstrom
Charlie Condon
Condon
South Carolina Education Association
Dunn
Nielsen
Inez Tenenbaum
Columbia
University of Georgia
University of South Carolina
Samuel Tenenbaum
David Eckstrom
Lexington-Rich
Loan default rate falls under tougher controls and better economy
Officials report the federal student loan default rate dropping to below 10 percent in 1996 after years of declines. The Education Department notes increased loan volume since 1992 but less dramatic dollar savings due to higher outstanding amounts. Congressman Goodling touts streamlined programs and more aid for needy students.
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Education Department
Clinton
Congress
Bill Goodling
R-Pa
House Education and Workforce Committee
Goodling
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