Clemson and USC pledge one state one people unity
Clemson President Max Lennon invites USC President James B. Holderman as a commencement speaker, framing a shared future for South Carolina. Lennon unveils Clemson’s Second Century plan focusing on agriculture, emerging technologies, marketing management, quality of life, textiles, and public service. Holderman praised cooperative ties, stating universities serve one state and one people.
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James B. Holderman
University of South Carolina
Clemson University
South Carolina
Holderman
Clemson
Max Lennon
Aiken Rotary Club
Lennon
Duke Power
William S. Lee
du Pont
Edward Woolard Jr
Center For
IBM
Hewlett-Packard
NCR
Telecampus
USC
Carolina
Memory Loss Is Normal, Says Ulric Neisser Study
A St. Louis Post-Dispatch report cites Ulric Neisser of Emory University and colleagues who studied over 200 people to show that momentary forgetfulness is common in healthy adults. The research finds older volunteers better at timed calls and notes memory loss is only problematic if it disrupts daily life.
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Ulric Neisser
Emory University
Neisser
Thought For Today Quote on Education and Ignorance
A Derek Bok quote urges that ignorance is costly and education is valuable. The line emphasizes the price of ignorance versus the benefits of learning in a concise moral reflection.
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Derek Bok
Who Will Have U S High Court
The piece analyzes the Rehnquist confirmation hearings focusing on who would control the Court into the 1980s and 1990s. It argues the hearings ignored substantive judicial philosophy and that Senators treated the process as political theatre rather than grilling on his writings and values.
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New York City
Rehnquist
Anthony Lewis
William Rehnquist
Ted Kennedy
Joseph Biden
Howard Metzenbaum
Senate
Frankfurter
Supreme Court
Curbside garbage pickup eyed to save city funds
A letter argues Ai ken should adopt curbside garbage pickup to save about 200 000 dollars and cites Columbia and Augusta as examples. The writer praises curbside cans and calls for exemptions for the handicapped while urging regular garden trash collection to improve city appearance.
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Aiken
Columbia
Augusta
Cavanaugh
Chamber of Commerce
Woodruff Replies to Townsend on Blue Laws and Budget
South Carolina representative Tom G. Woodruff Jr. responded to C L Townsend Jr.’s criticisms in a letter. He cites a 90 percent attendance rate for 1985 and 1986, support for abolishing Blue Laws, and explains his vote concerns about the 1986 87 General Appropriations Bill. He calls for a voting record comparison to illustrate liberal versus conservative stances.
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C. L
Skip” Townsend Jr
Townsend
Aiken County
Democratic Party
South Carolina
House of Representatives
House Journal
Huff
North Augusta
Tom G. Woodruff, Jr
Laurens St
N.W
Favors Tall Ships Over MX Missiles
Defense Secretary Weinberger rejected Secretary Lehman's request to purchase a tall ship for sailor training. The writer argues a square rigged vessel could boost recruitment and offer broad training, contrasting it with the perceived benefits of MX missiles and urging a slower, more humane defense approach.
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Defense
Caspar Weinberger
John Lehman
Mr. Lehman
Silicon Valley
Peace Corps
Aikenites urged to curb inflated gas prices
A letter argues gas prices in and near Aiken are 10 to 15 percent higher than in surrounding CSRA areas. The writer calls on county and city governments and residents to take measures to align prices with current market values.
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Aikenites
Aiken
CSRA
Commends South Carolina Delegation On Imports Vote
A writer praises the South Carolina congressional delegation for its tireless support of the textile industry during the failed effort to override President Reagan's veto of the import control bill. The letter lauds bipartisan cooperation and urges pride in the delegation's efforts despite strong opposition.
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South Carolina
Reagan
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