Bush reshuffles Lucas to Senate-free Justice post
President Bush assigns William Lucas to direct the Justice Department office of liaison services, a role not requiring Senate confirmation. Officials say Lucas will coordinate with state local governments and civil rights groups, after his failed bid for the civil rights enforcer post and a late plan to appoint him assistant attorney general. Lucas has been working in the department as a consultant.
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Justice Department
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Congress
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Increase In Youth Personal Crisis Reports Warning
Washington AP public health officials anticipate a rise in youth personal crisis reports in the late 1990s. A task force urges educating more people on warning signs, noting one third of youths who die by own action do not fit the typical mental illness profile. In 1985 about 4,760 of 28,620 Americans who died by own action were aged 15 to 24, making it the second leading cause of death in that age group after accidents.
Weather forecast near night and tomorrow
Partly cloudy skies forecast tonight with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms and a mid 60s low. Tomorrow partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms and a high in the 80s. Details on page 134.
Death notices for multiple individuals listed with locations
Death notices for Sam Blalock of Warrenville James A Day of Gilbert Richard M Eubanks of Newmenton Mildred Hood of North Augusta Thomas B Lee of North Augusta and Henrietta E White of North Augusta with reference to page 134 for full details.
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Sam Blalock
Warrenville
James A. Day
Gilbert Richard M. Eubanks
Newmenton
Mildred Hood
North Augusta
Thomas B. Lee
Henrietta E. White
Far East presses higher textile imports shake U S ties
U S textile negotiator Ron Sorini wraps talks with Korea and Taiwan on renewed bilateral deals seeking higher quotas. Japan talks start in September as Korea Taiwan push for more exports while Chinese turmoil barely affects shipments per Commerce data. China remains the largest exporter to the U S with growing imports.
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U.S
Far East
Ron Sorini
Korea
Taiwan
Japan
China
Commerce Department
Audit: Aiken Firm Sticks HUD With Bad Loans
A South Carolina firm used HUD mortgage funds to finance 1700 plus apartments and townhouses sold as tax shelters. The 1967 HUD audit found a scheme that left HUD with more than 50 million in guaranteed loans gone bad. Fifteen associated individuals were sanctioned by HUD. the US Attorney's office reviews potential charges.
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Aiken
Columbia
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
South Carolina
Mid- South Mortgage Co
HUD
Mid-South
General
Wayne Conway
Inspector General
Mid- South
Washington
July Prices Dip by Sharp 0.4 Percent
Washington reports wholesale prices fell 0.4 percent in July led by lower gasoline and new car costs marking the largest drop in three years. The drop followed June’s 0.1 dip and comes as economists expect inflation to ease in the second half of the year with the Fed ready to lower rates to avert a recession.
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Labor Department
Federal Reserve
Graniteville Co Listed Among Top Toxic Emitters
A report ranking the nations 900 toxic chemical emitters lists Graniteville Co among top emitters with 12,722,880 pounds from Steel Springs Industries of Lancaster disputing top status. Officials from the National Wildlife Federation caution that the study, though imperfect, signals strong pollution in South Carolina and prompts questions about business practices.
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National Wildlife Federation
Jay D. Hair
Jerry Poje
Federation
Springs Industries
Lancaster
South Carolina
Rudnick Seeks Tax Relief for Homeowners in Aiken
South Carolina lawmaker Rep Irene Rudnick seeks sponsors for a bill to bar local governments from taxing owner occupied homes at higher business rates. The measure would extend the appeal period from 30 to 60 days and target about 70 000 parcels in Aiken County. The proposal would value residential property at its residential worth, not business use, easing tax burdens on homeowners especially in the south side.
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Irene K. Rudnick
D-Aiken
Rudnick
Rep. Rudnick
Aiken County
Aiken
South Side
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