Bush Aims $14.2 Million to Boost Voice of America Gulf Broadcasts
President says United States and Soviet Union are closer due to joint stance on Iraq and outlines use of Helsinki summit to discuss East West relations. Fitzwater notes Gulf, UN roles and possible Moscow influence in Middle East peace, while Bush seeks Congress funding for VOA broadcasts to the Gulf and Middle East.
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Iran
Voice of America
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Reservist activations tied to unit type and alerts
Lt Col Akridge notes activation depends on unit type. The 120th Army National Guard in North and South Carolina commands about 8,000 soldiers with 1k activated and 981 on alert. Eleven units are on alert, five in South Carolina. The 450th has 200 plus soldiers who could be activated. Last month 41 Aiken soldiers trained two weeks at Fort counting ammunition and loading aircraft for the Persian Gulf buildup.
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Kuwait
Aiken council funds tourism and public event ads
The Aiken City Council approved funds including $16,000 for various items and $1,300 for the Lobster Race and Oyster Parade ad campaign. Two councilmembers objected to beer sponsorship signals. The Lower Savannah Council on Governments got $2,000 for a tourism market analysis, and the Aiken Choral Society’s $7,500 Holiday Home Tour was denied.
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Greater Aiken
Fred B. Cavanaugh
Beverly Clyburn
Lower Savannah
Storm Causes brief outages and rain forecast
Aiken Electric Cooperative reported six customers lost power during the storm. Power was restored in about 30 minutes as a low pressure trough brought severe thunderstorms across the area. More rain is forecast for the next few days with possible afternoon storms.
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