South Carolina Eyes Extending Barnwell Waste Dump Use
The Barnwell low level radioactive waste facility may operate beyond its year end as state environmental officials brief to the DHEC commission. Officials say shutting down without an alternative is too severe, risking nuclear power generation and patient care. Gov. Campbell backs continued operation and higher outbound dumping fees to fund education.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Barnwell
State Department of Health and Environmental Control
DHEC
Carroll Campbell
North Carolina
Campbell
South Carolina First Graders Unready For School
A statewide test shows 26.6 percent of first graders are not ready for the first year. White students show 17.6 percent not ready while 38.4 percent of Black students are unprepared. Poverty and changing family life are cited as factors.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Kevin Swick
University of South Carolina
State Board of Education
SRS Performance Earns DOE Reward for WSRC
The Wes tinghouse Savannah River Company earned a 7.595 million award fee for April 1 to September 30, 1991, reflecting improved management and readiness of the K Reactor. DOE evaluator Peter Hekman rated WSRC 88 out of 100, up from 80, with the bonus amounting to 70 percent of the total award fee available.
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Savannah River
Westinghouse Savannah River Company
Peter M. Hekman
Department of Energy
Neat Srs
WSRC
Hekman
Westinghouse
CIA Chief Fears Soviet Winter Of Discontent
CIA Director Robert Gates warns the Soviet Union faces shortages of food and fuel, weakened military discipline, and a figurehead leadership as nearly 30,000 nuclear weapons remain. Ambassador Robert Strauss cautions a nationalist leader could spark civil strife amid economic collapse.
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CIA
Washington
Soviet Union
Robert Gates
Gates
House Armed Services Committee
Red Army
Robert Strauss
U.S
Moscow
Strauss
Armed Services Committee
Les Aspin
D-Wis
Study Claims Ads Influence Youngsters
New York reports that six year olds recognize the Camel cartoon character Old Joe as well as Mickey Mouse, implying advertising drives youth smoking. Researchers in the Journal of the American Medical Association say Camel brand recognition correlates with higher teen Camel use, while tobacco makers deny targeted marketing.
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New York
Journal of the American Medical Association
Joe
Costs Of Health Care Doubled For Most Families In Carolina
A South Carolina study shows health care costs rose from 1,376 dollars in 1980 to 3,414 in 1991, with annual outlays likely to near 7,500 by 2000 if trends continue. Families USA warns rising costs threaten economic security as first-party payments and premiums take larger shares of income.
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Carolina
Washington
South Carolina
Ron Pollack
Families USA Foundation
Local News Tip Line Opens To Readers
Readers are invited to call the number 648 2311 to share news tips or story ideas with the newsroom. The drop in tip line encourages community contributions and timely reporting from residents.
Local notices list residents and towns with page reference
Readable names include Japheth Abraham of North Augusta Gladys Edwins of Monetta James W Green of Aiken Nelson Mead of Hobe Sound John F Proctor of Aiken Anita Taylor of Aiken James Wise of Williston The page 6B reference suggests details follow on that page.
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Japheth Abraham
North Augusta
Gladys Edwins
Monetta
James W. Green
Aiken
Nelson
Mead
Hobe Sound
Fla
John F. Proctor
Anita Taylor
James Wise
Williston
Local Kettle Volunteers Aid Needy This Christmas
Salvation Army kettles in stores and parking lots raise funds for food clothing and shelter. Angel Tree sponsors buy gifts for needy children with 10,000 plus raised recently. Aiken Jaycees and Secret Santa programs seek more donations and sponsors for dozens of local children.
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Salvation Army
Aiken
Aiken Jaycees
Aiken County
P.O
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Associated Press
Ginny Southworth
Robinson Painting
S.C
DOE
SRS
Aspin
Bush
Congress
Mickey Mouse
Disney Channel
Old Joe
Dear Abby
Lewis Grizzard
South Africn Presbyterian Church
South Africa Presbyterian Church
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