West Rejects Assigned Risk Plan in Favor of State Fund
Gov. John C. West voiced disappointment and regret as he rejected the insurance industry's servicing carrier proposal. He backs a state operated fund to insure drivers labeled as assigned risk, arguing industry plans failed and increased risks and rates. A committee led by Sen. Ralph Gasque supports the state approach.
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Columbia
John C. West
Maryland
West
Ralph Gasque
D-Marion
Chess Club To Hold Tourney In Aiken County
The Aiken Chess Club sponsors an Aiken County championship tournament in Aiken starting Thursday. Open to all county residents and club members, it uses a five round Swiss format with one game weekly. USCF rated with standings for county champion junior champion and best rating improvement. Entry is accepted 7 to 7 30 p.m. Thursday.
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Aiken Chess Club
Aiken County
Aiken
United States Chess Federation
USCF
Harris: No Amendment Needed On Adult Bill
Columbia AP report notes Sen. C Anthony Harris argues lowering the age of majority from 21 to 18 would require no constitutional amendment as the constitution lacks a firm 21 age. The Senate added liquor sale restriction to 21, sending the bill back to the House for concurrence before a November referendum.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Sen
C. Anthony Harris
Chesterfield
Cheraw
Senate
The
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House
J. Ralph Gasque
Marion
Harry A. Chapman
Richard Riley
Greenville
Gasque
Panel Eyes Press Access to State Budget Debates
Sen. Rembert C. Dennis plans to consult the Senate Finance Committee on allowing press presence during some budget bill debates. The committee has previously barred media from hearings despite permitting coverage of agency funding requests. Dennis favors opening portions of discussions not about state personnel.
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Columbia
Sen
Rembert C. Dennis
Senate Finance Committee
Dennis
Waddell Defends Food Stamp Program in South Carolina
State Senator James M. Waddell Jr. defended food stamps at a nutritionists meeting in Columbia saying the program helps those in need more than it harms. He noted about 380,000 South Carolinians receive stamps though only half of eligible families are enrolled.
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Columbia
James M. Waddell Jr
D-Beaufort
Waddell
South Carolina
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Thurmond backs bumper sticker push for veterans program
Sen. Strom Thurmond places a Hire the Veteran bumper sticker on his car in the Senate Garage after urging colleagues on the Senate floor to back the Jobs for Veterans Program. He says we owe veterans a great debt and sends stickers and pins to all senators to display.
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Strom Thurmond
Senate
Washington
Jobs For Veterans
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