Chief Magistrate Pleads For Help With DUIs
Aiken's chief magistrate appeals to the Second Judicial Circuit for help as DUI cases face a surge of unprepared rejection. Judge Max Meek urges Solicitor Barbara R. Morgan to use an attorney to prosecute DUI trials, citing low conviction rates and concerns about training, jury demand, and defense tactics. He notes recent cases with low blood alcohol readings and reports only eight convictions in fifty trials at Central Traffic Court.
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Kid Vote Bush Takes ETV Event
Aiken County schools joined a statewide mock presidential election broadcast on ETV from Kennedy Middle School and four other sites. Bush led with 895 votes, Clinton 767, and Perot 477. Students described the experience as fun and informative.
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Polls Narrow For President In Tight Race
The race tightened as Bush and Clinton traded lines on trust and leadership five days before the election. Polls showed Bush gaining ground while Perot hovered around 15 to 20 percent, with Clinton stressing experience and jobs while campaigning in Detroit and Grand Rapids. Perot toured Denver and planned stops in Tampa, Kansas City, Los Angeles, and Dallas, urging outreach to voters who doubt Bush can win.
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United Way in Aiken County surpasses goal topping 2.3 million
Volunteers and late contributions pushed United Way of Aiken County past its 2 million target for 1992, reaching 2,303,577 or 105 percent. Chair Barbara Hagan praised workers who rallied late, noting many firms hit or exceeded goals despite staffing cuts as the 40 year celebration concluded at Houndslake Country Club.
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Community tip line requests calls at 648-2311
A brief public notice invites readers with news tips to call 648-2311 to share information. The item emphasizes a simple contact number and does not include additional details or context.
Notable Names In Aiken Community Encounter
Sam Brooks Maude Butler Irene Marion Lutie Moseley appear in a local Aiken community list. The names reflect residents or attendees connected to a social event or public notice.
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Maude Butler
Irene Marion
Lutie Moseley
Aiken
South Carolina cuts among sharpest in 1982 report says
Governors survey shows South Carolina reduced budgets by 5.7 percent in fiscal 1992, trailing only Georgia and Maryland in cuts. The Palmetto State faced emergency fund use in 1991 and 1992 while expecting new taxes and fees to boost coffers by July 1993. Governor adviser Will McCain notes cautious tone and ongoing revenue slower than projected. Reserve fund aim remains to finish rainy day reserves, with current levels well under target.
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National Association of State Budget Officers
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South May Be The Key To Next President
Editor's note concludes a series on candidates in the November 3 General Election.
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Election 92 Guide Preview of pivotal southern vote clash
The 199 electoral votes from Texas to Florida are key as Bush battles to hold the presidency with Clinton gaining ground in the South. Perot lingers as a third party distraction focusing on a $300 billion annual deficit and $4 trillion debt. Polls show Bush leading only in Idaho Utah and Nebraska while Clinton marches in most regions except the Deep South.
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Clinton
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