Betty Crocker faces a multicultural makeover
The General Mills contest will collect thousands of photos from American women to create a computer generated composite image for Betty Crocker. Seventy five winners aged 18 to beyond a century will form the new face reflecting a diverse national mosaic. The move follows demographic shifts with minority populations growing rapidly versus whites.
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General Mills
Betty
America
Claude Lewis
Republicans push to balance budget by 2002 clash with Clinton
Columnist Carl Leubsdor argues GOP seeks to balance the federal budget by 2002 and shrink federal powers, while Democrats favor a larger government role and a more gradual reform path. Clinton endorses a 10 year balance but pursues a slower approach.
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Clinton
Carl Leubsdor
Subscriptions and delivery help at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscription issues delivery problems and customer service hours. It provides switchboard fax and editorial contacts including publisher Scott B. Hunter and local editors' line.
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Aiken
Scott B. Hunter
Project Vision marks launch of United Way drive in Aiken
United Way of Aiken County kicked off its annual fund drive with Project Vision activity. More than 100 volunteers joined efforts across four projects to support local needs and community programs.
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United Way
United Way of
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United Way Campaign Aims for 2.2 Million Goal
Our view urges support for the 2.2 million United Way drive. It highlights 29 health and human service agencies including Helping Hands and the Cumbee Center, notes a high return on donations, and cites volunteers led by Paul Durbin with the theme Make Life Shine.
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United Way
Aiken Center For Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Red Cross
Children’s Place
Cumbee Center
James W. Whitehurst Remembered as Aiken Police and Sheriff’s Office veteran
James W. Whitehurst died September 8 after a long law enforcement career in Aiken County. A Navy veteran, he served five years in the city Public Safety Department before leading the investigation division of the county sheriff’s office until retirement. He aided the Jeremy Grice disappearance case and was praised for integrity by Chief Carrol Busbee and former Sheriff Carrol Heath. The Whitehurst family is extended sympathies.
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Whitehurst
Aiken
Public Safety Department
County Sheriff's Force
Mr. Whitehurst
Carrol Heath
Heath
Powell Could Return Rockefeller Republicanism To Politics
Washington column notes Colin Powell aligns with Rockefeller Republican liberal stance from 1960s, led by Nelson Rockefeller in New York. Eastern Establishment Republicans favored race rights and welfare programs, contrasts with current agendas as Powell reveals more views.
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Rockefeller
Washington
Colin Powell
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
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Powell Could Reshape Republican Race If He Runs
The piece argues that Colin Powell faces a tough path in a GOP bid, needing to appease the religious right while appealing to moderates. It notes Dole Gramm and Wilson would resist, and a pragmatic shift could win defectors. It also mentions a possible independent run or third party momentum.
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Powell
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Senate
Bob Dole
Phil Gramm
Pete Wilson
Ross Perot
Washington Prudes Fumble Gays In GOP Fight Over Log Cabin
Column mocks Washington sex life fantasies and GOP debates over gay groups. It cites Bob Dole returning a Log Cabin Republicans donation amid broader questions of gays in the party. It notes proposals to ban contributions and purge anti gay language face limited support.
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Bob Packwood
United States
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Senate
Bob Dole
Log Cabin Republicans
Dole
America
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Food and Drug Administration
Congress
Bob Bauman
J.C. Watts
Log Cabin Forum
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