Legislators Warned Of Cash Shortfall In State Finance
State Comptroller General Earle E. Morris Jr. warned legislators that the state faces a cash shortfall with about 923 million in revenues needed by June to meet revised budgets. He cited a 200 million structural gap and looming budget deficits, noting March revenue declines and a prediction of a 145.6 million deficit for the year.
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Columbia
Earle E. Morris Jr
Morris
Board of Economic Advisors
Morris’ Office
Budget and Control Board
Masters Opens With Record 18 Shooting In 60s
The 56th Masters at Augusta National saw a record 18 players break 70 as calm conditions produced low scores. Lanny Wadkins and Jeff Sluman led with 65s, Wadkins missing only one green while Sluman eagled No. 4 and birdied Nos. 1 2 8 10 14 on the 6 905 yard par 72 layout.
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Boston Garden
Augusta National
Lanny Wadkins
Jeff Sluman
Wadkins
Sluman
Yankee Stadium
Elvis stamp choices spark post office ballot rush
Elvis Presley stamp ballots drew crowds as fans chose between a youthful 1950s Elvis or a glitzy 1970s version. USPS distributed 5 million ballots locally and 4.8 million via People magazine, with shortages unlikely to stop voters from sending ballots. Local post offices reported high demand and quick ballot depletion in some areas.
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Aiken
Don Dulaney
South Carolina
U.S. Postal Service
Elvis
People Magazine
New Ellenton
Jack Morris
Index Tip Line Seeks News Ideas and Calls
Readers are invited to share story ideas by calling 648 2311 for tips and suggestions. The newspaper asks for clear details and contact information to help reporters pursue reported items.
Consumer Costs Jump 0.5 Percent in March
The Labor Department reports a 0.5 percent rise in the consumer price index in March the largest in 17 months. Food energy and clothing posted gains with gasoline up 0.8 percent and grocery prices up 0.7 percent.
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Washington
Labor Department
Federal Reserve
Fed
Patrick Jackman
Measles Outbreak Hits Charleston Area With Rising Cases
Charleston health officials report 24 confirmed measles cases and 28 suspected in the Lowcountry as the largest outbreak in three years spreads from a high school student who may have contracted measles in France. Approximately 5 000 people have received vaccines as four Charleston County schools report second shots and James Island Middle School plans mass immunization for about 500 students.
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Charleston
Charleston County
James Island Middle School
Blood Banks Fielding Calls After Ashe AIDS Disclosure
Blood banks report a surge of inquiries from worried recipients following Arthur Ashe's AIDS disclosure. Officials note tests, urges another check for peace of mind, and point to 1985 screening dates.
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Arthur Ashe
Blanche Lansky
Lansky
American Red Cross Blood Services
Northeast Region
Dedham
Mass
Bill Teague
Gulf Coast
Houston
Ashe
Teens risk sex behavior linked to AIDS in CDC findings
The CDC reports 19 percent of high school students had four or more sex partners with risk rising to 29 percent by senior year. Male students show higher activity, 27 percent vs 12 percent for females, and black males at 60 percent compared with 21 percent for white males.
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Atlanta
Lloyd Kolbe
National
Centers For Disease Control
CDC
Thursda
U.S
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Lee Beeen
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Grace Jackson
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Annie Wells
North Augusta
The
Associated Press
France
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State Department of Health and Environmental Control
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