Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a white Christmas and Boston Red Sox woes
The 197th Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts a white Christmas for the East and woes for Red Sox fans. It notes the Dublin New Hampshire edition goes on sale with weather for 16 regions and claims 80 percent accuracy under editor Judson Hale.
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Concord
N.H
East
Red Sox
Edmund Muskie
Dublin
United States
Farmer's Almanac
U.S
Judson Hale
Weather Outlook Fair And Sunny Skies
Fair and sunny conditions prevail with a light breeze tonight. Lows near 60 and highs in the mid 80s tomorrow. Details on Page 1B.
Local Obituaries Noted For Seven Residents
Death notices list Harold H. Carter Barnwell Isaac Gadsden Effie B Goodwin Riley Hammond Jr Aaron E Ott Harry A Truesdale Ill with details on Page 4B confirming their passing and affiliations in North Augusta Aiken Gloverville and surrounding area.
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Harold H. Carter
Barnwell
Isaac Gadsden
Aiken
Effie B. Goodwin
Gloverville
Riley Hammond Jr
North Augusta
Aaron E. Ott
Harry A. Truesdale
It's The VP's Turn In Omaha Debate Showdown
The Associated Press reports vice presidential nominees Sen. Dan Quayle and Sen. Lloyd Bentsen will face off in a 90 minute debate in Omaha Nebraska on October 5 The format mirrors the presidential contest as Quayle seeks to dispel campaign attacks while Bentsen sharpens the cross party critique.
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Washington
Dan Quayle
George Bush
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Omaha
Neb
Quayle
Michael Dukakis
Bentsen
Indiana
Senate
Welfare Overhaul Set After Weeklong Negotiations
The nation moves toward a five year welfare plan to move recipients into jobs and boost child support. Senate House and White House negotiators hailed the compromise as a final resolution of differences though some worry over work requirements and benefit levels.
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Washington
Senate
House
White House
Tom Downey
D-N.y
Downey
Sen
Bentsen
Texas
Reagan
Charles Hobbs
School Gunman Was A Recluse
James William Wilson, 19, is described by family as a hyperactive recluse fascinated by crime stories. He opened fire at Oakdale Elementary in Greenwood, killing 8 and wounding 10 before arrest. Wilson had recent hospital psychiatric ward stays, with insurance issues delaying return.
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Greenwood
James William Wilson
Oakdale
Wilson
Shequila Tawonn Bradley
James Coursey
Robert S. Watson
Self Memorial Hospital
James Wilson
Gladys Wilson
Jamie
Shuttle team takes over launch preparations at Cape Canaveral
Discovery commander Robert Crippen leads a 21 member team born from the Challenger disaster to oversee launch decisions as Frederick Hauck and Richard Covey train in jet aircraft and the five crew undergo pre flight checks. Weather includes rain and thunderstorms but countdown proceeds toward the first shuttle launch in 32 months.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Discovery
Robert Crippen
Frederick H. Hauck
Richard C. Covey
Hauck
Covey
Air Force
Aiken’s Downtown Transforms Across 1884 to 1935
Historic maps show Aiken evolving from a wooden storefront town to a brick built center. Laurens Street gains brick structures after 1880, with general stores saloons and clothing shops rising as tobacco fruit and grocery outlets fade. The Alley Curve Street and Hayne Avenue host livery wagon shops and early businesses before later changes.
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Aiken
Margaret Marion
Wells, Law and Associates
Jane Davis
Historic
Laurens St
Park Ave
Julia
Curve St
Hayne Ave
J.P. Wincard
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Rob Hen
Sarah
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Bill Bassham
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