Gas tax hike lifts prices across South Carolina
The 5 cent federal gasoline tax increase took effect at 12:01 a.m. raising unleaded prices at several Columbia area stations. Average statewide price stood at 1.21 per gallon as dealers weighed how to implement the new tax and lingering OPEC trends. Officials anticipate $30 more per driver annually and $5.5 billion over four years for highways, bridges and mass transit.
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Unemployment Rate Edges Down in March
The nations unemployment rate fell to 10.3 percent in March as hundreds of thousands of job seekers paused renewal of searches amid uncertain signals. Alternate rate including military personnel eased to 10.1 percent, with 11.4 million on jobless rolls. The report notes declines in those seeking only part time and a small drop in the civilian labor force, while economists debate recovery strength. Janet L. Norwood cautioned that interpreting labor force shifts in recessions is difficult. President Reagan cited a definite recovery, though analysts differ on its durability.
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Latimer paralyzed by DUI crash drives for independence
Jimmy Latimer, 22, was paralyzed from the chest down in a July 9 1981 collision with a drunk driver. He endures ongoing medical care, longs to own a wheelchair accessible van, and urges stronger drunk driving penalties while his family copes with mounting expenses and disruption.
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His Resurrection Transformed The First Disciples
The Rev Dennis Y Washburn discusses faith in Christ's Resurrection as the turning point for the apostles. He cites John 20 8 and argues that the risen Lord gave the disciples courage and hope, transforming fear into belief and enabling ministry beyond the tomb.
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