31 Oct 1992
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1992
Page
1
Stay in familiar neighborhoods and visit known houses. Start early and travel in groups with an adult. Carry a flashlight at night and watch for traffic signals. Look both ways before crossing. Check treats before eating. Ensure masks do not block vision, hems are short, and costumes have reflective tape.
Halloween décor explodes in Midland Valley as residents transform yards with streamers creepers scarecrows and orange lights. A phantom figure looms on S.C. 421 near Howlandville Road while other homes feature jack o lanterns cemeteries and skeletal props along Breezy Hill.
Aiken County research shows declining alcohol use among adolescents but lacks comparable statewide and national rate data. Dennis Naulty of the South Carolina Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission cites conservative culture, Baptist influence, and demographics as factors.
A hijacked taxi blew up near 10 Downing Street as Prime Minister John Major was away in Huntington. Police say two unidentified men hired the cab, one pulled a gun, and the attackers abandoned the vehicle before detonation. No injuries or damage to Major’s residence were reported. The IRA had claimed previous bombings.
The presidential contest between Bush and Clinton grows sharper four days before voting. Bush accuses Clinton of trample-down economics while Clinton urges voters to reject the past. Perot lingers in third as campaigns press economic and character arguments.
The 1992 election special in the Aiken Standard outlines profiles of local candidates and voting locations for the coming Tuesday election. Also notes Iran Contra fallout and a fresh indictment of Caspar Weinberger based on his notes, challenging Bush's denials about the Reagan era arms for hostages deal.
Nearly a dozen prepared letters attacking Bill Clinton and praising George Bush were faxed to the Ai ken Standard on Friday. Source could not be identified. GOP and Democratic officials offered denials and comments on the strange transmissions.
Readers are urged to call 648-2311 with news tips or story ideas for the newspaper. The brief notice emphasizes direct contact for tips and suggestions.
ueGrande B Fogle Charleston Percy Howard Lyell Aiken Ralph Moore Thompson Mooresville NC are named in a community roster. see Page 5A for details.
Voters will go to polls Tuesday but Dec 1 counts. SC electors meet Dec 14 in Columbia to cast 16 ballots eight for each party, then take them to Washington for a joint session in January. If no majority 270, the House decides.
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