Oil slick reaches near Texas coast amid stiff winds
In Port Arthur Texas the 2%-mile oil slick from a grounded tanker moves within six miles of the coast as Coast Guard crews stand by. Officials say clean up and recovery equipment are ready and the oil could reach beaches between High Island and Galveston by Friday.
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Senate Compromise Sought In South Carolina Reapportionment
Columbia officials seek a federal compromise to resolve a reapportionment stalemate as the General Assembly’s plan awaits approval. An interim plan cleared by a federal three judge panel would allow filing for elections on August 13, with a legislative session needed beforehand. The Justice Department promised a week end decision on whether the compromise meets the Voting Rights Act requirements.
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U.S. Justice Department
Sneeden Nominated to 4th Circuit by Reagan
Emory Sneeden, a Thurmond ally, was nominated by President Reagan to the newly created seat on the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond. The nomination followed a clash between Thurmond and Sen. Hollings over Sneeden’s qualifications. Hollings cited federal trial and appellate experience, while a spokesman offered no comment.
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Emory Sneeden
Strom Thurmond
4Th Circuit Court of Appeals
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Reagan
Thurmond
South Carolina
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Hollings
Sneeden
World Fair Tickets Stolen At New Orleans Expo
Authorities seized thousands of records from the World’s Fair ticket sales office in a Wednesday sweep. Investigators probe theft of season passes valued up to 150 dollars by allegedly low level workers as the exposition runs about 60 million in debt toward its close on November 11. Season passes sold reached 160000 at prices from 8 to 150 dollars with concerns some proceeds did not reach the fair’s coffers. Season pass holders contribute over a quarter of daily attendance figures.
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Legislative Council
Ford's Son Arrested At San Diego Equestrian Event
Jack Ford, son of former President Gerald Ford, was detained for about 30 minutes in Rancho Santa Fe after witnesses said he took down an Olympic sign during an equestrian endurance event at Fairbanks Ranch. He was questioned and released after a warrant ordered him to appear before a judge on a misdemeanor theft charge.
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Gerald Ford
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San Diego
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Robinson
Baby Heart Transplant Patient Hollie in Critical Condition
Thirteen day old Hollie Roffey, the world's youngest heart transplant patient, remained critical but awake after a two hour bowel operation. The Thames London hospital bulletin said the heart, transplanted from a three day old Dutch infant, has stood up to the second operation while doctors monitor after effects amid cautious optimism for her recovery.
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London
Hollie Roffey
Hollie
National Heart Hospital
Cosgrove
Zsa Zsa Gabor to appear at Murfreesboro walking horse show
Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor, an active walking horse owner and exhibitor, will take part in the International Grand Championship Walking Horse Show in Murfreesboro on Aug 11, coming from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics exhibition ride. She will not ride Silver Fox due to transport constraints.
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Miss Gabor
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Murfreesboro
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Silver Fox
California
Ms. Snodgrass
July Rain Returns to South Carolina Cooling Temperatures
State Climatologist John Purvis notes July was damp with rainfall above normal in central and western areas, keeping average highs and lows several degrees cooler than typical. Columbia saw 8.69 inches and Greenville 13.31 inches, with Greenville breaking a previous rainfall record.
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South Carolina
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Purvis
National Weather Service
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Greenville
Jackson Move Called Just Publicity Stunt
AP report notes Jesse Jackson ended talk of a South Carolina Senate bid against Strom Thurmond, calling the move a publicity stunt while supporters argued he could have won. Jackson said his 1984 plan focused on voter registration and turnout, delaying any campaign to serve that duty.
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Strom Thurmond
George Graham
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Walker Solomon
Jackson
Thurmond
Senate
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Posner Granted Separate Trial On Tax Evasion Charges
Miami real estate agent linked to Victor Posner faces a severed trial after prosecutors offer a 1975 letter as key evidence. Judge Spellman granted the split amid accusations of inflated land valuations for a donation to Miami Christian College. Posner, who oversees about 200 companies, is charged with evading 1.2 million in taxes and filing false returns. Scharrer is charged with aiding by inflating land value.
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Victor Posner
Posner
U.S
Eugene P. Spellman
Spellman
William Scharrer
Edward Bennett Williams
Washington, D.C
Bennett
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