Clara Lewis Awarded 12500 And Lifetime Benefits In Byssinosis Case
Judge James E Moore ordered Graniteville Company and American Mutual Insurance to pay Clara Lewis 12500 and lifetime medical benefits after she was diagnosed with byssinosis from cotton dust. The 71 year old mill veteran faces ongoing appeals, hoping to set a binding precedent.
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James E. Moore
Graniteville Company
American Mutual Insurance Company
Clara Lewis
Lewis
S.C. Industrial Commission
Aiken
Supreme Court
Horse Creek Valley
Reagan recovers as he rests and limits duties
President Reagan continues recuperating in Washington after a gunshot wound. He exercises lightly and meets with aides Edwin Meese III and James A. Baker III while the FBI notes the bullet may have been a special explosive round. Brady remains in critical condition but showing progress.
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Washington
Reagan
FBI
Roger Young
Young
James S. Brady
Brady
White House
Edwin Meese III
James A. Baker III
Reagan progresses after surgery at GWU Hospital
President Ronald Reagan shows excellent progress at George Washington University Hospital. A White House aide says he should be released next week but may not be fully recovered by April 23. Hospital spokesman Dr Dennis O’Leary cautions against expecting 100 percent recovery within three weeks.
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Michael K. Deaver
Reagan
George Washington University Hospital
White House
Dennis O’leary
Eagan
California
Mexico
O’leary
Boy or man Seth Hydrick declares his own identity
A playful piece notes two year old Seth Hydrick being told he is a boy, then insisting he is a man with hands on hips and a firm reply. Barbara Hydrick shares a humorous moment highlighting a toddler’s stubborn self view and family amusement.
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Seth Hydrick
Seth
Barbara
Inside Today Phone Hike Approved
A phone rate increase gains final approval in a local meeting, with details and implications outlined for readers. Page 6A provides full discussion, names, and the anticipated impact on residents and businesses.
Agreement Sought On Hazardous Chemicals In Aiken Site
State officials press for a last minute disposal deal involving Sonneborn Refractories and Chemicals of Aiken and Continental Trading Company of Atlanta. A circuit order required removal of 132 drums of 24 dinitrophenol from a former meat packing plant by today with a $15,000 bond and a 50 day disposition window if cleared.
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Aiken
Atlanta
Sonneborn Refractories
Aiken and Continental Trading Company
S.C. 302
CTC
James E. Moore
DHEC
Metro COG to close office in June cutting three jobs
The Metropolitan Council of Governments may end its North Augusta office by the end of June eliminating the director assistant planner and secretary. Wayne Rogers chief urged the board to drop HUD 701 funding for the year starting July 1, leaving only part time planning services. The board must vote on the plan.
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North Augusta
Metropolitan Council of Governments
Metro Cog
Wayne Rogers
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Rogers
Delegation postpones referendum decision on school tax
About 40 residents gathered at the Aiken County Legislative Delegation office as the group awaited action on the Aiken County School Board proposal for a 50 mill property tax referendum. The delegation postponed any decision pending guidance from the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office.
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Aiken County
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