Remapping and Budget Bill On South Carolina Agenda
Conference committee members pressed to craft a Senate reapportionment compromise using potential free conference powers. If no acceptable plan is sent to the federal three-judge panel by May 7, a court-ordered plan will take effect. The House passed a $630.2 million budget for 1972-73, with a $2,000 legislative pay raise likely rejected, and raises for teachers and state employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Senate
Sen
Marion Gressette
Dcalhoun
House-Senate
Gressette
House
Senate Finance Committee
Rembert Dennis
Residency Time For Voters Cut In South Carolina
South Carolina election officials cut voter residency to 30 days and told county boards to stamp registration certificates as invalid until 30 days after issue. Election Director James Ellisor cited a Supreme Court ruling and advised disregard of statutory residency requirements.
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Columbia
South Carolina
The
Election Commission
James B. Ellisor
Ellisor
Atty
Daniel R. McLeod
U.S. Supreme Court
Palmetto
Attorney General
People Believe Welfare Patrons Receive More
The South Carolina Human Relations Council released a poll of 500 Columbia area registered voters showing many think welfare recipients get more money than allowed. The survey supports its push for a 10 percent increase in welfare benefits.
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Columbia
South Carolina
South Carolina Human Relations Council
Columbia Area
Aiken Standard Masthead and publication details
The Aiken Standard, established 1867, publishes weekday afternoons excluding weekends. Listed mailing address is 124 Rutland Drive, Aiken SC 29801 with various subscription rates and disclaimers on advertising errors and republication rights. The paper notes AP and UPIs affiliation and states corrections are offered in subsequent issues.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S. C
S.C
Associated Press
United Press International
Deadline Approaches for Homestead Exemption in Aiken County
The Aiken County auditor's office urges homeowners aged 65 or older to file for the Homestead Tax Exemption by Monday. Open 9 am to 5 pm weekdays and 9 am to noon Saturday, applicants must show Social Security number birth date and proof of age, with a 1971 tax receipt. The law exempts the first 5000 of the home’s value for qualifying seniors.
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Aiken County
South Carolina
25 725 Of 29 400 Homes In Aiken County Have TVs
The 1970 Census of Housing counted 28 400 housing units in Aiken County and 25 725 households had at least one television set. The report details air conditioning, appliances, occupancy, and ownership by tenure with 91 023 people and an average 3.4 persons per unit.
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Aiken County
Bureau of the Census
U.S. Department of Commerce
South Carolina
Eltzroth Denies Rift With Gov West
Clyde Eltzroth chairman of the South Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission told a Columbia civic club audience that he has Gov West's support and respect. He disputed reports of a rift between them saying there is no truth to the claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Clyde Eltzroth
South Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
John C. West
Eltzroth
Columbia Civic Club
Cannon Murder Trial Continues In Columbia
In Columbia the murder trial of 18 year old John Hall Cannon proceeds as judges debate admissibility of his police statement. Jurors hear testimony about a pistol found and the deaths of Mrs. Edward H. Wyman II and her two sons, including Cannon's half brother.
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Columbia
John Hall Cannon
George T. Gregory
Edward H. Wy
Man II
Edward H. Wyman II
Cannon
Edward H. Wyman III
Nationwide Weather Forecast by Region
Cool weather expected Tuesday across the western half and Atlantic coast. Warmer conditions foreseen for the rest of the nation. Generally dry with possible rain or snow flurries in parts of the Plains.
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Atlantic
Plains
South Carolina Farm Commission Approves Beef Marketing Order
The Agriculture Commission of South Carolina issues a preliminary decision on a cattle and beef marketing order. Five March hearings showed producer support. the plan funds promo and education via producer assessments. dairy cattle excluded. Written objections due by May 5, 1972, to William L. Harrelson at Wade Hampton Building, Columbia.
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Columbia
Agriculture Commission of
South Carolina
William L. Harrelson
Agriculture Commission of South Carolina
Wade Hampton
P.O
S.C
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West Rift
PTA
Aiken High School Parent-Teachers’ Association
John Murdock
Thelma Hallman
David Karraker
Ellen Dennis
Rick Hawkins
Kwik
Whiskey Rd
Bettman Archive
Wild Blue
SCN
Farm Commission
National Distillers Products CO
New York
Windsor
Taste Canada
Canadian Rockies
Canada
Ca Canadian & Blend
Lh Whaby
Amd
Steen
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