Highway bond act and court rulings in South Carolina
A South Carolina Supreme Court ruling held counties could issue highway bonds without voter approval if reimbursements with the state highway department were involved. The piece cites Keith and Jones as figures in the gubernatorial race, questions the bond process, and critiques political claims while noting related local commentary and editorial tone. The broader discussion ties highway funding to political accountability and perceived manipulation during the bond act's passage.
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Supreme Court of
South Carolina
Supreme. Court of “South Caro
Stete Highway Department
Application? Greenwood Index Journal opens its page debate
The article criticizes public disclosure as deplorable and questions the sixth clause of a broader issue. It frames a debate over transparency and accountability, highlighting objections to broadcasting sensitive information to the public and urging cautious reporting.
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Greenwood Index-Journal
Our Exports. South Carolina 1929 export total posted
The Greer Citizen notes that South Carolina shipped over 27 million dollars in goods in 1929, rising by about 5 million from 1928. Cotton and lumber dominated the value, indicating stronger trade despite local skepticism about progress in the state.
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South Carolina
Greer
Mellon optimism fails to halt market break say observers
An optimistic statement by Andrew Mellon did not stop the market decline as several figures tied to the financial scene face release or trade for promising newcomers amid continued volatility and speculation.
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Andrew Mellon
Nepotism charge rots and bosh in Columbia State account
The State reports John J. McMahon's claim that Governor Richards used nepotism to secure work for relatives. Department heads across South Carolina agencies deny any effort to employ relatives, noting prior refusals and no evidence of favoritism. The piece describes officials from tax, highway, bank examiners, adjutant general, and other offices rejecting nepotism assertions. A concluding quip contrasts the political talk with a joke about a spilled drink.
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John J. McMahon
Richards
Bennettsville
Columbia
W. & Querry
Ben M. Sawyer
State Highway Department
Albert
Fant
Wilie Jones
Secretary of State
State Supreme ‘Court
James C. Dozier
South Carolina
State Penitentiary
Agriculture
Insurance
State Health Department
Railroad Commission
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Johm G. Anderson
Rock- Hill Record
Greenville County
Greenville
Colombia
Atlantic Ocean
Richand
Columbia Record
Guidle
Henry J. Godin
Broad Street
Augusta
Phillips
John McMahon
Columbia State
Callum Tire Co
Hayne Ave
Aiken
Platt & CO
Allendale
Denmark
Crescent
Pullman
Southern Railway System
THE
Texas Company
Texaco
Tezaro Petroleum Product
ETHYL
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