Republican Leader Accuses Democrats of Peddling Influence
House Majority Leader Alex Harvin defends Democrats against influence peddling charges. State GOP chair George Graham says Harvin and Sen. Hugh Leatherman raise the issue with comments to a construction coalition. Harvin notes GOP fundraising and says he never took contributions, urging participation in politics.
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Reagan Urges South Africa to End Apartheid Policy
President Reagan urged South Africa to abolish apartheid and end the state of emergency that gives police power to silence critics. He called apartheid inhuman and noted thousands detained without charge while condemning abuses as part of a global rights assessment.
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Military aid for contras may be sought
Washington officials plan to ask Congress in January to renew military aid to Nicaragua's anti communist rebels. Assistant Secretary Elliott Abrams said non lethal assistance totaling 27 million dollars expires March 31, and the administration favors resuming military aid though congressional sentiment is unclear. He warned of Soviet and Cuban involvement affecting the outcome and questioned Congress's willingness to confront the issue.
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Prison Officials Seek Early Release Of 201 Inmates
Corrections Commissioner William Leeke says the agency exhausted options to ease overcrowding before requesting the emergency release of 201 nonviolent inmates. South Carolina prisons hold 9,287 inmates, 1,311 over the safe capacity, with the board asking Gov. Riley to order the roll back. The plan requires parole board input and governor approval within two weeks.
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Trucks Roll Into Myrtle Beach For Sand Nourishment
Trucks hauling sand for a 4.6 million renourishment project begin next week and run 7 30 a m to 5 p m with two shifts starting December 27. About half of the 25 to 30 trucks come from Myrtle Beach area as city officials monitor traffic and curb complaints during the winter nourishment of beaches from 29th Avenue South to 10th Avenue North.
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