State Lost 2,000 Textile Jobs In 70
An employment specialist says more than 2,000 textile jobs were lost in South Carolina during 1970. William B. Rickey of the Employment Security Commission cites a drop from 151,456 to 149,334 covered unemployment claims and notes that the downturn reflects economic slowdown and foreign competition. Data from about 20,000 employers show 620,000 workers covered earned $3.6 billion, with roughly $2 billion in manufacturing including textiles.
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Columbia
South Carolina
William B. Rickey
Employment Security Commission
Commission
Rickey
Black Community Not Seen Leaving Democratic Party
Edward Francis of Moncks Corner told reporters in Columbia that he does not expect the black community to abandon the Democratic Party. He argued a programmatic approach will keep Negroes loyal as long as they see progress and solutions to their problems. Don Fowler said the state party will remain open to all candidates and discussions without endorsing a presidential hopeful.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Democratic Party
Edward Francis
Moncks Corner
Palmetto
Democratic
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Don Fowler
Waller Wins Mississippi Democratic Runoff in Upset
Jackson attorney William Waller defeats Lt. Gov. Charles Sullivan in a Democratic runoff for governor. With 2,501 of 2,505 units reporting, Waller leads 388,399 to 327,461 and sweeps 62 counties, setting up a general election against Charles Evers.
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Jackson, Miss
William Waller
Charles Sullivan
Mississippi
Jackson
Charles Evers
Waller
Sullivan
Clarksdale
Transportation act proposed to modernize U S freight system
The railroads trucks and water carriers push for a Surface Transportation Act to fund upgrades update regulations and ease route abandonments. Backed by the Association of American Railroads the American Trucking Associations and the Water Transport Association the plan aims to double freight volume in 15 years with loans guarantees and cross‑agency reforms to avert higher prices and supply disruptions.
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America
Americas Surface Transportation
Vance Hartke
Brock Adams
Association of American Railroads
The
American Trucking Associations
Water Transport Association
State Free Of VEE Cases In South Carolina
South Carolina reports no Venezuelan sleeping sickness among about 70 000 horses and will receive free vaccine from federal officials. State veterinarian Dr Carl E Boyd said the state has quarantines for horses entering from areas with the disease and eight states were selected for free vaccine assistance.
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Clemson
South Carolina
Carl E. Boyd
Casual Hot Teen Board Hosts Fall Fashion Show for Salvation Army
The Casual Hot Teen Board produced a fall fashion show raising 476 for the Salvation Army Strom Thurmond Community Center. Center director Alex Stevens led a large group of volunteers in the event with many listed helpers. Horses statewide will receive free VEE vaccination starting Sept 13, with owners advised to visit local veterinarians or contact county agents for details. Machinery for vaccination will be arranged in the coming days.
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Casual Hot Teen Board
Salvation Army
Strom Thurmond Community Center
Alex Stevens
First Row
Jwann Cooper
Emily Karraker
Joy Stewart
Kathy Wyman
Rena Bee Elliott
Stevens
Donna Gardner
Mary Beth Platt
Renee Sawilowsky
Rebecca Surasky
Debbie Miller
Marcia Hydrick
Jeanine Baxter
Asst. Mgr
Bethe Douglas
Jimmie Rhoden
Juli Craig
Missy Durban
Juli Chelton
Debbie Beam
Holly McFerrin
Brenda Franklin
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