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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1979

Page

3

Flag Issue Prompts House Debate On Confederate Flags

South Carolina House debates removing the Confederate Stars and Bars as Rep. Kay Patterson, a Democrat, pushes for action and an amendment to fund flag removal. The budget bill proceedings continue with emotional and partisan tension as a Confederate flag remains displayed in multiple State House locations.

Columbia South Carolina State House House Kay Patterson Richland County Patterson Senate Joint State House Committee Sen. Rembert C. Dennis Berkeley

Shortage of Nurses Cited in South Carolina

Law pay and limited education opportunities are linked to a statewide nursing shortage per state administrators. Despite the gap, patients receive good care says Shirley Stasiewski of Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia.

Associated Press South Carolina Shirley Stasiewski Richland Memorial Hospital Columbia

Egypt Expelled by CAPEC in Oil Embargo Move

CAPEC expelled Egypt from membership and imposed an oil embargo after a two day meeting led by Omar Al Montasser Libyan minister of heavy industries. The Arab League had already pursued a political and economic boycott in response to Sadat’s peace with Israel. Egypt must seek oil outside the Arab world due to the ban.

Kuwait Egypt Omar al Montasser Arab League Anwar Sadat Israel

Tiny Weekly Wins Pulitzer for Synanon Investigation

The Point Reyes Light of California won the Pulitzer Prize for meritorious public service for its long running investigation of Synanon. Co publisher Dave Mitchell and his wife Cathy documented beatings weapon hoarding and revenge attacks.

New York California John Cheever Point Reyes Calif Synanon Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Group Dave Mitchell

Couple Coverage Insurance Offers Dual Protection

An advertisement promotes Independent Life Coupled Coverage for couples who both work. The policy combines life protection for two people under one policy for lower premiums, highlighting Total Way of Life insurance and the company's financial statements and directors.

Independent Life Your Total Way of Life Cenese Eeewe

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