State Department lax controls spark travel fund losses
Washington AP reports the inspector general found trillions of travelers checks stored in unlocked cabinets and on floors, leading to more than 59,000 dollars embezzled and 307,780 dollars unaccounted for. Investigators say $15 million in travel advances are delinquent, prompting House hearings led by Rep. Jack Brooks.
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State Department
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Inspector General
Jack Brooks
Dtexas
House
Massaging Feet Now Legal In El Paso
El Paso Texas AP City Council approved an amendment to an aging massage parlor ordinance allowing one sex to massage the feet of the other for pay. The change comes after Denise Sewell opened Foot Rule Inn seeking business from West Texas residents with many feet. Some council members sought further clarification before finalizing the measure.
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EL Paso
Texas
Denise Sewell
West Texas
Weather outlook cool and sunny with mild winds
A calm, cool day with mostly sunny skies and a high near 80. Clear, cool tonight with a mid 40s low. Thursday brings mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions with a high in the low 70s. Details on Page 10A.
Notable Deaths listed for W R Bell and others
Obituary notices list five individuals including W R Bell from Tyler Texas Mabel Bell of Mansfield Ohio Lollie B Byrd from Forest City North Carolina Thomas E Cumming and Augusta A Lucile Judkins from North Augusta Details appear on Page 11A for full notices and dates
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Tyler
Texas
Mabel Bell
Mansfield
Ohio
Lollie B. Byrd
Forest City
N.C
Thomas E. Cumming
Augusta
A. Lucile Judkins
North Augusta
Bush Dukakis Head For Face Off In 1988 Nomination
Philadelphia AP Bush wins Pennsylvania to clinch GOP nomination and set autumn face off with Dukakis who gains a big boost toward the Democratic ticket. Dukakis stops short of claiming the nomination as both camps prepare contrasting themes on taxes and foreign policy while Reagan plans to discuss campaign help. Ohio Indiana and DC hold primaries next Tuesday.
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Philadelphia
George Bush
Michael Dukakis
Pennsylvania
Bush
Dukakis
Jesse Jackson
Reagan
White House House
Marlin Fitzwater
Ohio
Indiana
District of Columbia
Democratic Party
James Ruvolo
Contractors Might Bill Taxpayers
A Washington AP report says a letter inviting major Department of Energy contractors to a meeting signals that organizing and running the National Energy Contractors Council may incur expenses charged to taxpayers. An Oregon congressman questions if taxpayers should fund such a group while noting it may influence DOE policy.
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Washington
Department of Energy
National Energy Contractors Council, Inc
Oregon
Capitol Hill
DOE
Ron Wyden
Senate panel seeks $11 million budget fix
The South Carolina Senate Finance Committee may rush the budget bill this week to cover an $11 million shortfall. Chairman James Waddell, D Beaufort, said subcommittees speed the process in his first year leading the panel. He expects the measure to reach the full Senate by early next week.
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Columbia
Senate
James Waddell
D-Beaufort
Waddell
Sen. Rembert Dennis
Berkeley
Wagener Students Meet Town Mural Challenge
Wagener-Salley High art students paint two centennial murals for Wagener May 5 to 8 festival. A 100th birthday party and mural unveiling are set for May 7. Student painters include Kendall Ware and Charles Temples. The Junior Woman's Club funded supplies, and several students earned cover-page recognition for SITR Resources Book.
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Wagener-Salley High
Nate Williams
Paul Fulmer
Randy Olin
Sidney James
Tinia Milhouse
Renae Pontoo
Eric Samuels
Contrena Staley
Hope Brown
Dee Hydrick
Lisa Gallop
Hope Hydrick
Lavenia’ Williams
Cathy Baker
Paula Johnson
Shannon Walker
Rita Gantt
Rosemary Flake
Leslie Finley
Karen Phillips
Wendy Rawls
Gin
Tourism inquiries in SC hit record high amid ad campaign
South Carolina tourism chief Robert Liming credits legislative funding for a surge in vacation, convention, and travel information requests. Through nine months of the fiscal year the department mailed 421,242 information packages, more than 150,000 above last year, marking a 20 year high and a monthly surge in March 1967 figures. The 1987 ad budget of about 2.4 million includes 600,000 for fall campaigns to extend the traditional summer season, with ads in Northeastern and Midwestern papers, magazines, and TV.
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General Assembly
Robert Liming
State Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
South Carolina
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