SLED Probe Ends With Indictments
Federal grand jury in Columbia charges SLED narcotics agents John Keefe Robert Bentonich Johnny Owens Albert Lawrence and James Horlacher with receiving concealing buying selling or dealing in drugs. They allegedly conspired in a racketeering scheme from 1974 to 1975 along with unindicted informants. Lawrence resigned in 1975 and Horlacher was fired later for marijuana theft. Keefe denied involvement and awaits administrative action.
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Columbia
State Law Enforcement Division
John Steven Keefe
Robert J. Bentonich
Johnny R. Owens
Albert A. Lawrence
James B. Horlacher
SLED
Benjamin Bilton Jr
David Olgowski
James R. Banks
Ellis Eugene Gosnell
James M. Hewitt
Patricia A. Wells
Steve Caulk
Leroy W. Caulder
Lawrence
Horlacher
Benton
Owens
J.P
Pete” Strom
Budget Board Approves Ford Mavericks for Highway Patrol
The Budget and Control Board approved buying 400 Ford Mavericks for the Highway Patrol at over $2 million, despite Plymouth’s claim of equal or better performance and mileage. EPA mileage standards were cited in the selection, while a bid dispute over compact versus subcompact classifications arose. The board postponed a health data staff transfer request to DHEC, citing service needs across agencies.
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Columbia
EPA
Tinsley
State Department of Health and Environmental Control
Budget
James B. Edwards
Budget Board
DHEC
Edwards
Hyatt
Prefiled South Carolina bill targets year round license plates
Rep. Earl M. Middleton introduces a bill to end annual lines for vehicle registrations by shifting to a 12 month license plate system. He says the move would reduce crowding and weather hardships, with the Highway Commission to choose the specifics and a tax form requirement possibly simplified.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Earl M. Middleton
Orangeburg
Middleton
State Highway Commission
Charlest
Textile Future Said To Be Bright
Charlotte AP report notes the 1976 textile production hit 39 billion dollars, with ATMI president James D Finley forecasting a bright 1977. He cites strong economic factors lifting textiles but warns imports rose to over 5 million dollars, urging tighter import restrictions.
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Finley
Fineley
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