Joseph W Knight, longtime Graniteville electrical chief, dies
Joseph W Knight retired in 1982 after 45 years at Graniteville Co. He served in World War II, became an engineer and electrical supervisor, and was praised as the best electrical man in the area. A Navy veteran and family man, he chaired St James Lutheran Church property committee and served Gregg Park Civic Center advisory board. He died October 21 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
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Joseph W. Knight
Graniteville Co
Graniteville
George Pardue
Mr. Pardue
Mr. Knight
Voters urged to reject Local Option Sales Tax and defend taxes
A letter urges South Carolina voters to vote against LOST on November 6 citing overall tax increases and restricted property tax relief. Authors criticize government overspending and argue LOST shifts costs to businesses while boosting county revenue transfers. Additional letters defend Savannah River Site and Libertarian principles amid local political debate.
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South Carolina
Thurmond Institute
Aiken
H. Perry Holcomb
Green Forest
North Augusta
Ronald Gunter
Urging Libertarian Votes In Your Editorial
The letter critiques past voting behavior where people elected Democrats and Republicans, resulting in bigger government and higher taxes. It argues voters grew frustrated as DemoPublicans allegedly sold out and corruption at state and local levels prompts calls for new choices amid rising tax burdens.
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Libertarian Party
Aiken County
Aiken Standard Seeks Reader Letters For Publication
The Aiken Standard invites signed letters with the writer’s mailing address. Letters should be legible preferably typewritten and brief. All submissions may be edited and condensed. Send to The Editor Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
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Aiken Standard
Aiken
Aiken, S.C
Bush No Boost To GOP Candidates
National review notes Bush’s sagging image hurts Republicans as Jesse Helms faces weak polls in North Carolina and Harvey Gantt looms. Editors describe Bush as a liability on taxes and budget, provoking GOP doubts about campaign strategy while Helms battles anti porno art backlash.
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Ashington
Tobacco Road
Stealth
Jesse Helms
C-Span
Helms
Senate
George Custer
Davy Crockett
Tony LaRussa
Republic
Dirty Pictures
America
National Endowment For the Arts
Snake Eyes
Harvey Gantt
George Bush
San Andreas
Ed Rollins
Republican Congressional Committee
Rollins
George
Doug Bailey
Associated Press
Newsweek
David Keene
Republi
Mark Hatfield
Oregon
Rudy Boschwitz
Minnesota
House
Ronald Reagan
Jim Hunt
Reagan
North Carolina
Jesse
Washington
Millionaires’ Protective Society
Civil Rights Act Veto Sparks Mixed Reactions in Black Supporters
The piece recalls a 1990 New York event where Bush received standing ovations from black attendees, then notes his veto of the Civil Rights Act of 1990. It argues the bill aimed to correct past discrimination, criticizes the veto as undermining minority equality, and urges continued progress despite political pressure.
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Sheraton Centre
New York City
Bush
United States
United Negro College Fund
Ronald Reagan
America
White House
Reagan
David
Duke
Louisiana
Horton
Education funding debate and innovative school warranties rise
The Maryland Board of Education weighs extending the school year to 200 days with possible governor and legislature support. Critics say curriculum and basic skills matter more than money. Oregon City High offers a diploma warranty, promising retraining at no cost. Highland County High shines in testing despite a small district. Virginia sues over underspending claims academic excellence can grow without excess funding.
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Maryland Board of Education
State Assembly
New Jersey
Mussett Schools
Oregon City High School
Oregon
Oregon City High
Munity
Monterey
Highland County High School
Virginia
Highland High
Virginia State Board of Education
Highland County
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